Christmas might be one of the hardest times of year to stick to minimalist values, but it’s also our moment to shine. The gift-giving season—both the giving and the receiving—has a way of stirring…
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I have a love-hate relationship with boredom. Most of the time, I do everything I can to avoid it—turning boredom into action, ideally something productive or meaningful. But I’ve also come to see it…
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Like many millennials, I went through a phase of discovering and being captivated by the wisdom of Stoic thinkers. While my core life beliefs are rooted in Christianity, I’ve found a wealth of practical…
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Here’s a wonderful little idea that should give you hope: there’s absolutely nothing stopping you from changing your life right now. Think about it—you could reinvent yourself this very instant and wake up tomorrow…
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When it comes to how we live our lives, I think we’re too quick to assume that modern times have all the answers. The truth is, most of life’s greatest wisdom isn’t new—it’s been…
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My father has Alzheimer’s disease, and watching his journey has made me acutely aware of the importance of brain health. While science hasn’t fully unlocked the secrets to preventing conditions like Alzheimer’s, research strongly…
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My wife and I’s first year of marriage was an exercise in frugality. We never went out to eat, we walked to the library for internet access, and we lived far below our means.…
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Everyone’s version of minimalism looks a little different. Through trial and error, you learn what works for you—what genuinely transforms your life and what ends up being more work than it’s worth. The beauty…
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I’m deeply influenced by my surroundings. Place me in a simple space with tall ceilings, big windows, and minimal decor, and my mood instantly lifts. But put me in a cramped, cluttered room, and…
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One of my persistent beliefs is that momentum is one of the most powerful forces in life. The way we start tends to shape everything that follows. Bad habits have a sneaky way of…
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I think productivity gets an unfairly bad rap in the intentional living space. At its core, being productive simply means maximizing your time and energy to accomplish what matters most to you. It’s not…
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I’m in my mid-thirties and, overall, I feel pretty good about my health. In many ways, I feel like I’m still in my twenties—except when it comes to energy. Actually, let me rephrase that.…
