4 Relaxing and Luxurious Ideas for Your Next Staycation
In choosing your next big vacation destination, “nowhere” might not have been at the top of your list. But it may be worth a second look. Far from a default setting or consolation prize, a …
Health and Happiness
Unlocking happiness one day at a time through positive thinking and the application of modern mental health practices.
12 Quotes About Optimism From Around the World
One of the most incredible things about world travel is the ongoing discovery of fresh perspectives, ideas, and worldviews. Immersing yourself in a new culture can introduce you to a great diversity of thought. Yet, …
The Art of Letting Go: 5 Ways to Rediscover Levity and Joy
The more you look at it, the clearer it becomes how much influence we each have over the shape of our own lives. It may not always feel like it, but a great deal comes …
Negative Space: Making More Room For Nothing
Midway through college, I learned I had to take a visual arts class to meet a requirement. This made me nervous as an engineering student mainly used to math and technical classes. It was way …
6 Ways to Develop Your Naturally Generous Spirit
With one of our favorite holidays coming up, my wife and I have had generosity on our minds lately. And just the other day, we had a fascinating conversation about the meaning of a generous …
Confessions of a Bad Minimalist
It’s been a good run, but the jig is up. I’ve been on this blog for a while now, shouting about how great minimalism can be. I’ve written about how minimalism can fuel productivity, and …
Weak Ties and the Lasting Joy of Passing Friendship
On a work trip I once took to Arizona, I made the most delightful group of friends. There were six or seven of us who all worked for the same company from different offices around …
Feeding the Feed: Rebuilding What We Consume Online
I am a millennial, a homebody, and (let’s be honest) a bit of a nerd. I spend a lot of time at my computer, and I consume a lot of content online. Despite what some …
4 Ways Minimalism and Productivity Make Great Friends
On this blog I dive into what may appear to be a sprawling variety of topics: from saving money to loving yourself, and from building better goals to (for some reason) a bunch of life …
Why You Really Should Judge People
One of my great joys as a self-help writer is to take a classic life advice cliche and pick a fight with it. These ideas have meaning and value, and there’s usually a good reason …