Stress comes for all of us, and even the most relaxed person can end up feeling overwhelmed at times. When you have so much going on in your brain that there’s no downtime – this can lead to negative thoughts, increased anxiety and a lack of ideas and creativity. Unfortunately, unlike with your home, there’s … Read more
You may wonder what it really takes to build character and acquire the mental strength to keep going in the face of adversity. There is no one perfect person that has all of the best traits, though there are some strong personality traits that many of the happiest and most successful people have in common. … Read more
Do you find yourself always wanting more no matter what? There are so many things in life to wish for, and for some it seems like acquiring those things is all you need to be happy and feel satisifed. It’s important to focus on what really matters – only then can you start welcoming happiness … Read more
Many people say that time is the most valuable resource available to us as humans. But often, this falls upon deaf ears. Time is precious, and the less that we have of it, the more invaluable it becomes. Making the most out of our time on this planet doesn’t mean you have to spend every … Read more
I have a love-hate relationship with video games. To be more precise, I love to hate video games. I cannot stand the mind-numbing effect it has on my kids. I detest how turning on a game essentially means turning off your hearing to everything around you. I hate the time wasted. Video games are like … Read more
Most of us find ourselves wanting things from time to time. You don’t necessarily need to have a shopping addiction to accrue a lot of stuff in your home – this can often lead to us wondering how we can want less in life. Three Steps to Wanting Less I grew up wanting a lot … Read more
A lot of people know that it’s good to be “selfless”, but not as many know how important being selfless actually is. This rings truer than ever today, where competition is high among complete strangers and most are so tightly wrapped in their own goings-on to help anyone but themselves. The blatant disregard for others’ … Read more
On very unlucky occasions (for minimalists, e specials), we’re put into the position where we’re surrounded by mess. This can be a very frustrating situation to be in. The reality of mess and clutter is that it’s unsightly, obstructive, unsafe, unsanitary. But as a part of life, not all clutter can be tended to as … Read more
Intentional living has come along at a time where there’s a renewed fascination in metaphysical identity and the meaning of life. On our paths to discovering what we (people) are and why we’re here, we discover things within ourselves that are not inherent. We find out that we’re packed with learned behaviors; that we’re very … Read more
The word “intention” has gained traction since followers of the modern day spiritual and mindfulness movement began using it as one of their principles. If you’ve come across the term “setting your intention” online, it usually has to do with manifestations and being proactive in bringing about the life you desire. Setting your intention describes … Read more