I’m obsessed with day planners, but I don’t kid myself that more organization will lead to better time management and increased peace of mind. More often than not, that’s a life problem, not an organizational one, but I still think they’re pretty cool. Every time I go to Target or HomeGoods, I always gravitate toward […]
Minimalism Makes You Happier: What I’ve Learned
I first learned of minimalism through the minimalists. At first, I thought it sounded boring and unappealing, but the more I listened with cautious skepticism, the more sense it made to me. I’ve been on this journey for a year now, and while I wouldn’t call myself a hardcore minimalist by any stretch, I have changed some […]
The Skills & Training You Need to Blog Full Time
Thinking of blogging as a full-time career? You’re in the right place! This post is a LONG time coming. You see, for the last 10 years, my dream has been to blog as a full-time career. There’s no part of blogging that I don’t love – from the community to the creative content development […]
A Year of Simplicity & the Realization that Changed Everything
Hey guys! Today I want to share the takeaway that has caused a major shift for me this year. I have to admit, it was learned the very long and hard way. Ready? Apparently, you have to love and radically approve of yourself and the work you do in this world before success will ever […]
Putting the FIRE Out: Why It’s Naive to Retire Early.
If you’re planning to retire early, be sure you’re not overlooking the value of self-awareness and life experience when making life-long commitments. #FIRE #retireearly #personalfinance
People-Pleasers: Accountability is Your SuperPower
I just took Gretchen Rubin’s 4 Tendencies test. To my surprise, it turns out I’m an Obliger. I thought I’d be a Rebel because while I’m great at making elaborate to-do lists, I absolutely suck at following them. But I shouldn’t be surprised. Obligers are good at being accountable to other people because they’re […]
