One thing I like to do every now and then is to ask myself what choices I’ll wish I had made sooner in life. Then, I project myself into the future and ask—what decisions…
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I’ve always loved novelty. Adventure is what makes life feel meaningful to me. But even with my deep preference for change and keeping things fresh, I have to admit—without some stability, my life starts…
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I don’t know about you, but I spend way too much energy on things I can’t control—or even influence all that much. And honestly, that’s pretty silly when you think about it. We’ve only…
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Here’s my theory about happiness: we spend way too much time trying to chase it, when we’d be better off avoiding the things that so predictably make us unhappy. Happiness, in my experience, is…
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In college, I embraced minimalism with enthusiasm. It felt natural and freeing, but like many good habits, it started to slip away when I got married and began my first job. With so many…
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I couldn’t tell you what the success rate of my New Year’s resolutions has been. Honestly, it’s probably not great. But that’s okay. All it takes is one habit to stick to change your…
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Minimalism hasn’t just changed my physical life—it’s completely transformed the way I see the world. As a minimalist, there’s a certain way you start to view your possessions, your time, and even your goals…
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For me, freedom is one of the highest values. That doesn’t mean I want to avoid responsibilities or shy away from meaningful relationships—I deeply value both. But outside of my core commitments and my…
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I think a lot of people get bored with life because they stop living with their eyes open to the magic that’s possible. Living with four young kids in my house has reminded me…
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I know that feeling of overwhelm all too well. For me, it’s often self-inflicted—usually the result of procrastination. So not only am I stressed about everything I need to do, but I’m also frustrated…
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I’ve come to realize that the amount of stress I feel has very little to do with my actual circumstances. What really determines my stress levels is how I perceive those circumstances and the…
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One of the biggest reasons people hesitate to dive into deep decluttering is the fear that they’ll regret getting rid of something. I get it—I’ve been there myself. I’ll be honest—I’ve definitely donated a…
