After years of heavy smartphone use, I’ve definitely noticed a difference in my attention span. I used to be able to sit and read books for hours without a problem, but that’s no longer…
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At any given moment, I have a constant stream of thoughts, observations, and judgments running through my brain. It doesn’t really feel like something I can control—those thoughts are going to come whether I…
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One of the biggest lies I’ve believed is that having more would finally satisfy me. More money, more stuff, more travel—every single time I thought more was the answer, it turned out not to…
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I remember the feeling of being halfway through a cross-country race, already mentally exhausted and feeling the burn in every part of my body. The thought of slowing down and coasting through the rest…
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I have a funny way of knowing whether things are going well in my life—whether I’m flossing my teeth on a daily basis. I know it sounds strange, but for some reason, if everything…
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If I know habits are so good for me, why don’t I just do them? That’s a question I ask myself all the time. After writing dozens of posts on this topic from every…
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Making friends came so easily for me in high school, college, and even during the early years of my marriage. But then, after having kids, I noticed something had changed. I wasn’t adding new…
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You might think I’m writing this post as a takedown of all the fake minimalism I see around me. I wish that were the case. Unfortunately, phony minimalism is a trap I’ve fallen into…
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I don’t know if anyone ever feels truly qualified to give parenting advice, but my wife and I do have four kids—ranging in age from 9 down to 2. While we can’t yet speak…
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If I had a genie who could grant me just one wish (yes, I know genies are supposed to give three, but let’s say this one is stingy), I wouldn’t wish for riches, fame,…
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I know what it’s like to dream about a better version of yourself—the kind of person who feels confident, accomplished, and in control. I’ve spent plenty of time imagining what life could look like…
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I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of accepting excuses from myself. Not the real ones—like being sick or stepping away for important family matters. Those are valid and deserve grace. I’m talking…
