Category: Simplicity

Life doesn’t slow down — it stacks up. The finish line for our busy seasons keeps moving like a mirage in the Mojave. Someday may never come. Do what matters most with the only time you’ve been promised — today.

Exercise is a great way to excise what's weighing you down. When you're stuck, there are moments when you need a walk more than words. Momentum starts with movement. A workout can be a great way to work it out.

Something doesn't need to be flashy to be functional. The eye gravitates towards what is shiny, but often what we need is simpler than we realize. When having to choose between a complicated and a simple response, the simplest one is usually the right choice. Notice I said simple, not easy. Simple and easy can … Continue reading Flash vs. Function

Recently, I took my kids to see Puss In Boots: The Last Wish. Without giving too much away, Puss has used up 8 of his 9 lives. Forced to come to terms with his own mortality as Death incarnate is literally (not figuratively) chasing him, Puss breaks down toward at one point in the film … Continue reading What a Kids Movie Taught Me About Making The Most of Life

A study done three years ago reported that the average American checks their smartphone 150 times per day. Another study showed that many people, regardless of age, check their smartphones every 15 minutes or less and become anxious if they aren’t allowed to do so. And a separate study in which people had their devices taken … Continue reading 5 Keys to Overcoming Digital Distractions

I had the opportunity to guest post on The World's Minimalist Movement, a new blog about minimalist. In my post I talk about my journey into minimalism and how owning less stuff has made my life better. Here's a clip: ​​I've often heard the expression, "Less is more." It wasn't until I discovered minimalism that … Continue reading ​How Owning Less Has Made My Life Better