Today, take the time to thank somebody. Let them know that you appreciate them. While we are all responsible for building our own lives, the people around us make important contributions as well. We can do more with other people than we can do by ourselves. Be it in our professional world at our job, […]
Walk In Nature
Try to set aside time each day for a walk in nature. Physically, a brisk walk outside gets your muscles moving, blood flowing, and your lungs breathing fresh air. The sunshine on your skin helps facilitate the creation of the essential Vitamin D. Mentally, being outside helps relax our minds. Getting us away from our […]
Our Monthly Budget Process
At the end of each month, my wife and I set aside time to do the important task of creating our monthly budget. It’s something we’ve been doing for about 7 years now, and has become an important part of our simple living lifestyle. If you haven’t already read it, I’ve written before on the […]
Forgive Somebody
It might not seem right, or easy, to forgive somebody who mistreated you. But the act of forgiving is not for them, it’s for you. It’s allowing you to move on with your life. When you hold onto negative feelings towards other people, they live within you. You have to bear that pain everytime you […]
Take Action on Something You’ve Been Putting Off
We’re all guilty of procrastination on some level. There are things that we should have done, or want to do, but we just keep putting off until a later date. Either the urgency is not there, or we have other things we want to spend our time on. But the more we put things off, […]
Leave Your Phone Behind
Oh, the smartphone. This incredible device that gives us access to boatloads of information, allows us to communicate with our friends and family, as well as provide endless hours of entertainment. At the same time, they represent the ultimate drug in the world of digital addiction. Many people fall victim to the small hits of […]
Skip The News Today
What would happen if you didn’t read the news today? What if you didn’t know the BIG THING that’s happening around the world at this moment? Would you do anything differently? Would your personal values, and the way you take action on them, change? Of course not. We watch the news as some sort of […]
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 […]
Try a Guided Meditation
A meditation practice is not a requirement for simple living, but it does help. The act of meditating allows you to be more mindful. You become more aware of not just your surroundings, but the thoughts in your head. Recognizing your thoughts, acknowledging them as simply constructs of your mind, opens you up to making […]
Sweat It Out
It’s often the case that we try to eliminate stress in the pursuit of a simple life. We practice mindfulness and make lifestyle changes to make life more relaxing. But while you want to reduce your emotional stress, physical stress can actually be a good thing. When we stress ourselves physically, through activities like going […]