All-or-nothing thinking has been one of my worst habits. If I mess up—even a little—I’m tempted to scrap everything and wait until I feel completely ready to start over. The result? I end up…

I’m old-school enough to believe that New Year’s resolutions are still a great idea. After all, what better time than the turning of the calendar to strengthen your resolve and focus on becoming a…

I’ve never had an excess of money, but I’ve always had enough. That also meant I had to be thoughtful about how I spent it and make sure my priorities were in the right…

During the thick of COVID, I found myself feeling completely stuck. Like so many others, the world around me had slowed down, but inside, my thoughts were racing. I felt restless and unmotivated, as…

I don’t know if I’m alone in this, but I’m strangely driven by avoiding regrets. I think about it a lot—probably more than I should. Whenever I’m faced with a tough decision or struggling…

I’m not a psychologist, but I’ve spent a lot of time reading books and research papers about what helps people feel content and well-adjusted. Compared to the endless debates about what makes up a…

From a young age, I remember noticing something strange—most people didn’t seem to invest their time into what they claimed was important. That observation stuck with me. It planted a seed, and over time,…

My first vivid memories of procrastination go all the way back to my freshman year of college. I remember loving life on campus—new friends, endless freedom, and a schedule that felt wide open. But…

You’d think that after writing about intentional living for years, I’d have everything figured out. If only that were true. Like many areas of life, the people most drawn to a topic are often…

Self-confession time: I’m an overthinker. I love analyzing things, breaking them down, and uncovering root causes to arrive at the best possible conclusion. But here’s the catch—I don’t know when to stop. Instead of…

If you’re an overthinker like me, you probably find yourself caught in endless mental loops, even when it comes to something as simple as decluttering. Trust me, I get it. But here’s the good…

With just a few weeks left in 2024, my mind is already on the year ahead and how I can make it my best one yet. Tonight, some friends are coming over for dinner,…