Unlocking happiness one day at a time through positive thinking and the application of modern mental health practices.
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Last weekend, while visiting a town a few hours away, I got into a pickle with a parking spot. It was a pretty pesky parking pickle, to be honest with you. And thanks to negativity …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …