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 …
Health and Happiness
Unlocking happiness one day at a time through positive thinking and the application of modern mental health practices.
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 …
“There’s Always a Bench” – On Rituals
My wife and I have this little saying: “There’s always a bench.” When we find ourselves in a new place, or in the middle of a particularly impactful moment, we like to point out to …
5 Things Great Listeners Actually Do
It’s no secret that good listening is one of the most valuable (and underdeveloped) tools in human relationships. Of course, we all know it’s inappropriate to suck up all the air in the room and …
Realistic Optimism for Skeptics and Grumps
Have you ever called someone out for being a negative Nancy and gotten this gem in reply: “I’m not a pessimist; I’m a realist!” I never liked the suggestion that you can’t think positively and …
Happiness is a Choice You Make Every Day
Happiness is something that most of us strive for, but it’s easy to get lost in the search. It’s common for people to talk about happiness like it’s a “thing” to be found and only …
Toxic Positivity: How Shallow Optimism Causes Deep Harm
What comes to mind when you think of optimism or positive thinking? Most likely, your mind doesn’t leap toward terms like toxicity, gaslighting, or invalidation. That’s probably for the best, but there is an overlap …
Living Life on Purpose: How to Start Creating a More Intentional Life
Are you living your life on purpose? Most people would instinctively say that yes, of course, we are. But how do you know? What separates a life defined by intentional choices and constant progress from …
The Superpower of Optimism: 8 Amazing Benefits of Positive Thinking
It’s tough to overstate the monumental impact of positive thinking. What many are quick to wave off as simply ‘being cheerful’ is really a daily practice that can have a wildly transformative effect on one’s …