When you complain about something, you are expressing your discontentment. You are saying “I’m not okay with the way things are.” Which, in and of itself, is an okay thought to have. There will always be situations where you are not content with the reality of what’s going on. But what you do after that […]
Your Most Important Task
What’s the most important task that you need to accomplish today? What’s the one thing, that if you got done, would make the most impact? Starting your day by asking this important question can help you be more productive. Not because you are getting more done. But because you are concentrating your focus on what […]
Reduce an Expense Today
It’s very easy to inflate your lifestyle. An added subscription here. A small weekly purchase there. But it’s much harder to deflate your lifestyle. That is, to cut back on the level of consumption that you’ve become accustomed to. If you’re able to do it though, reducing your expenses will have a lasting impact on […]
No Social Media Today
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 […]
Eat Real Food
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 […]
Embrace Optimism
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 […]
21 Days of Simple
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 […]
What Are You Seeking?
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 […]
5 Tips for Managing Finances During Economic Downturns
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 […]
Feelings of Not Good Enough
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 […]