Simple Living

Let’s try something today: no social media. No Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat. And no “social news sites” like Reddit either. For one day (or the remainder of today), give yourself a break from consuming content on social platforms. Let yourself be present with the immediate world in front of you. I’m not saying you […]

There are few things more important to your wellbeing than the food you eat. The nutrition we provide our body is the fuel that determines how we function both physically and mentally. Eating well can help you maintain a healthy weight, improve your mindset, fortify your immune system, and regulate important hormones. So what is […]

Are you a glass half empty kind of person? Or a glass half full person? Most of us are a mix of the two. From day-to-day, our outlook on the world changes. Some days we are pessimistic. We let ourselves slip into self-induced funks, or let the daily news convince us that the world is […]

The name “Simple Living Daily” implies that we should be looking at our daily actions and habits that form our life. What are the things you that you do, each day, that contribute to the life you live? While I don’t normally post a new blog article each day, I certainly encourage you to consider […]

The next time you go to open social media, be it Instagram, Facebook, Reddit – ask yourself, “what am looking for on here?” The next time you visit a shopping site to buy something – ask yourself, “what am I buying this for?” The next time you try checking the news – ask yourself, “what […]

It’s always important to intentionally manage your personal finances. During times of economic downturn, it becomes even more important. With volatile investment markets, potential jobs losses or income reductions, etc., running a simple and effective financial plan can help you get through bad economic periods with more peace and confidence. I’ve written before about about […]

At the root of many of our negative emotions is the feeling that we are not good enough.  It’s a way of thinking that drives us to sadness, jealousy, and anger. Our ego has an insatiable drive for more. Not just more material stuff, but that we need to be more. That who we are […]

There are times in human history where the world has to face a challenge on a mass scale. World wars, political revolutions, financial crises, and as is the case currently, major pandemics.   It’s also common that many of these challenges co-exist with one another. Because of how world-altering an event is, one major challenge may […]

Imagine for a moment that you are off on a nice vacation. Maybe you are spending some time away at a rustic cabin. You are enjoying your time away, finally able to relax and let down your guard. Spending time outdoors hiking, swimming, and ending your nights aside a nice warm fire. But what you […]

One thing is certain to be true about life – it’s always changing. The river of life never stops flowing. Where we are now is only temporary, and we will be soon be further down stream. Moment to moment, our emotions, thoughts, and physical location changes. Day to day, we build our habits and evolve […]