These days, so many people think of focus as just another lifehack to increase their productivity. And sure, focused people do get more done, but I think this mindset sells focus short by treating…
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Feeling sorry for yourself and can’t snap out of it? Self pity is a trap that many of us fall into at some point in our lives. However, generic advice on simply “thinking positive” or…
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In life, there will be some painful realities we simply must face. The anguish of losing a loved one, the suffering of chronic pain, or the uncertainty of losing a job are just a…
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I believe that here’s a simple formula to predict how much progress you’ll make in achieving your goals. Simply take the amount of time you dedicate towards your goals, divide it by the number of…
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Simple living is intentionally making more time for the things you value most by removing every distraction…
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On the surface, so many of us feel our lives are too busy. We’re often stressed and overwhelmed and can’t find the time in our day for all the things we want to do…
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In this crazy, modern world, we have a tendency to hyper-focus on what is easily measured, at the expense of everything else. We track calories and macronutrients and jump from one fad diet to…
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At my core, I have always been the kind of person who wants to do more, achieve more, and experience all that life has to offer. This part of me is driven by a…
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Something I really hate is the feeling of lying in bed at night, thinking back through my day, and knowing I really blew an opportunity to be present with my kids. I love being…
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I hate to admit that I don’t always focus on the good things in my life. I get used to them as a baseline, and then take them for granted. It’s the things I…
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I was angry enough to rip the closet doors off the wall and smash them to pieces with a hammer. Rewind about 2 hours and my wife kindly asked if I could fix the kids'…
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Like anyone, I occasionally fall into the self-pity trap. And when you’re caught in that trap, it’s kind of embarrassing to ask for help. On top of whatever disappointing thing happened to cause the original…