There have been a few times in my life where I let chronic stress creep in and throw my life off balance. It never happened all at once—it was a slow buildup of little…
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No matter what you’re going through in life, there’s something to be said for writing down your thoughts in a consistent, thoughtful way. I don’t always have a journal I’m maintaining, but it’s a…
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For many digital natives like myself, applying the principles of minimalism to our digital lives is just as important as decluttering our homes. Our devices are filled with endless notifications, overflowing inboxes, and apps…
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The most important pursuit in my life is lasting joy, the kind that carries me through the highs and lows of life. But along the way, I would like my life to be filled…
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When it comes to a good, minimalist morning routine, the simpler the better. The key in my personal experience has been to fill my morning with just a few important activities that I truly…
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As part of our journey of living frugally, we’ve put a lot of effort into trying to lower our utility bills, which make up a fairly large chunk of our monthly expenses. Over time,…
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I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t really fascinated by managing my time well. Unfortunately, that has meant a lot of wasted time looking for a cure-all solution to my procrastination tendencies when…
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If you have a persistent battle with clutter in your life, like I have, then it really helps to understand the nature of clutter and the psychology that leads to accumulating more stuff than…
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If you’re like me, your energy hits a low point at some point in the afternoon—for me, it’s around 1 or 2 p.m. No matter how much I get done in the morning, I…
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I’ve always been curious about what causes people to make significant changes in their lives, since most of us struggle to change ourselves even when we’re trying hard. It turns out that most major…
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Decluttering your home is more than an act of physical cleaning or tidying up—for many of us, it’s a journey of learning both about ourselves and the society we live in. When I first…
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If you want a closer relationship with your spouse, your friends, or anyone in your life, then you need to cultivate the kind of emotional attraction that draws people together and encourages intimacy. The…
