One of the things that my four-year-old has really wanted was a xylophone. At first we hesitated to buy her one. She already had a lot of toys and we figured it was something she would just forget about after a while. But she was relentless in her pursuit of a xylophone. For months, whenever we … Continue reading What to Remember When Buying Presents
One Easy Way to Get More Exercise
Even though I write a lot about minimalism and simplicity, I still struggle with making time for some of my priorities. The one I have difficulty making time for the most is exercise. I've struggled with my weight all my life. I'm drinking lots of water and eating better, but I still haven't been exercising. My … Continue reading One Easy Way to Get More Exercise
Be In The Moment
There's a scene in the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty that really caught my attention a few years ago. The movie follows Walter Mitty (played by Ben Stiller), a shy, quiet guy who daydreams a lot. He works at Life Magazine as a negative assets manager. The Life Magazine of the movie is in the process of … Continue reading Be In The Moment
Are Your Possessions Holding You Back
I had the privilege to guest post on No Sidebar a few weeks ago. No Sidebar is all about helping you simplify your life in five areas: Digital, Home, Life, Mind, and Work. It's made up of a team of really talented writers who are all about helping you live the kind of life you … Continue reading Are Your Possessions Holding You Back
Editing Your Life
A few weeks ago I came across this post entitled, "Dumb and Dumber Recut as an Oscar-Worthy Drama Is a Cinematic Masterpiece." The people who put it together did a great job at taking the right scenes and setting them music in a way that gives the feel of what Dumb and Dumber might be like as a drama … Continue reading Editing Your Life
More is Less
More stuff means less space in your home. More shopping means having less money. More meetings mean less time to do the work that matters. More sugar means less energy over the long haul. More time on your phone means less time with the people right in front of you. More isn't all it's cracked … Continue reading More is Less
