Have you every asked yourself, “Where did all my money go?” I still remember the first time I received my end of year W2 tax form, which lists your total income and tax withholdings for the year, after starting my real job. Right there at the top was the gross income – $35,000. BIG MONEY! […]
Politics and The Art of Wishing for Somebody Else’s Failure
I have political views. In fact, I have pretty strong political views. More likely than not, me and you share some viewpoints, and disagree on others. This is true in politics, and in other things in life as well. But what’s almost completely unique to politics, is how it brings about one of the worst […]
Keeping Life Simple During The Holidays
The holidays are a time that we should be enjoying the simple things in life: family, friends, and expressions of gratitude. Is that true for you? Unfortunately, for many people, the holidays have turned into an emotional and financial monster. Lots of travel, family stress, and over-extending your budget. A recipe for a not-so-simple holiday […]
What You Are
You are what you eat. You are what you read. You are what you buy. You are what you say. You are what you do. You are what you love. You are what you hate. You are what you desire. You are what you fear. You are what you allow yourself to be. You determine […]
Give = Get
The only way to get more out of life, is to give more to it. It’s a simple 1=1 equation. Give = Get If you want to be happy in your life, you need to make people happy. If you want to build wealth in life, you need to provide value. If you want to […]
Don’t Play The Lottery
There was recently large jackpots here in the United States for two of the most popular lottery games. With each game’s winning ticket awarding nearly $1 billion. The talk in the news, the office, and at the stores, was all about the lottery. “What would you do if you won?” “How many tickets did you […]
Book Review: The Minimalist Home
While I don’t think you need to be a minimalist to embrace simple living, it’s easy to see how the two lifestyle philosophies compliment one another. As minimalism promotes the reduction of excess in our life, it enables a more simple life by reducing consumption and making room for intentional living. Joshua Becker, of becomingminimalist.com, is […]
21 Ways to Simplify Today
Looking for quick inspiration to live a more simple and intentional life? Below are 21 ways to simplify your life today. Put the Phone Away – Set your phone down in the other room and leave it there. Break the addiction to your digital devices and learn to embrace each moment (including the boring ones). Thank […]
How To Buy Less Clothes
Clothing, like food, housing, and transportation, is a necessary expense in your budget. But just like the other required spending categories, you do have some control over how much you spend on clothing. I personally seem to go through phases where it feels like I’m buying clothing every other week, and then other times where […]
5 Ways Our Modern Culture Makes Us Anxious (And How To Stop It)
Anxiety issues have been on the rise for a while now. As the most common type of mental health issue, many adults (and children) have suffered from some sort of anxiety related problems. Symptoms of anxiety are not limited to just “panic” emotions. Far more common are symptoms that manifest themselves as more low-level chronic […]