Life is full of challenges. Some big. Some small. And how we deal with those challenges shapes our worldview and our ability to live a peaceful and content life. When we are faced with unhappiness from bad circumstances, whether it be a bad relationship, work problems, health problems, etc., we must decide how to address […]
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A Simple Approach to Investing
What do you think of when you hear the word “investing?” It’s easy to conjure pictures of suited men on Wall Street. Buying low and selling high! But in reality, “investing” is just the concept of putting your money into some sort of appreciating asset. It’s often taking a calculated risk to own a piece […]
Reach Out to a Friend
One source of meaning in our lives is derived from our relationships. As social animals, the tribe we belong to is incredibly important to our wellbeing. We need people, and people need us. Our modern lives make us theoretically more connected than ever before, but we also feel more lonely. Tools like social media and […]
8 Habits to Benefit Your Future Self
Who you are today is largely a result of the habits and decisions that you have made in the past. To better ourselves and others, we need to always consider what is downstream in the river of life. Here are 8 ways you can make a better life for your future self. Treat Your Body […]
Will Buying This Make Me Happier?
No, probably not. What is “this” you ask? It can be anything. A car, house, iPhone, a piece of clothing, furniture, random Instagram influencer endorsed product… you name it! Generally speaking, there are very few things in life that we can buy that make us happier. This concept, called Hedonic Adaptation, is incredibly well studied. […]
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 […]
Developing a Beginner’s Mind
Most of us strive at mastery in areas of life. We want to be experts at our job. Be well-liked in our social groups. Raise our children perfectly. But what if there is value in not being an expert? What if being new at something has it’s benefits? Why Start Over? The concept of developing […]