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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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…
