You may have heard of the simple living movement and dreamed of living a more simplified life. But revamping your entire life feels like an intimidating – and ironically, complicated – project to take on. I’m providing this list of easy ideas to simplify your life today for those wondering, “Where do I start?” It may feel like you’d need to take a sabbatical, attend a healing retreat, and clear out your entire house to get started. And that perception can keep us stuck. Even when we know that simple living would greatly improve our lives. Simple living guides I’ve seen are usually about big habit changes or things to implement this year. But below I’ll share 10 ideas for how you can simplify your life today. You’ll be astounded by how much you can change…
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It seems like microplastics are all over the news right now. We knew single-use plastic wasn’t great for the environment. But in recent years we’ve learned it also has serious effects on our health. Not only from microplastics entering human tissues, but also from endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like BPA and phthalates that are emitted from the plastics in our environment. But the question of how to avoid microplastics in our plastic world is not an easy one. To me, starting at home – where I have control over the environment – was the first step. I recently started a project to reduce the amount of plastic exposure my family was getting at home. There are many excellent sources of information on microplastics and EDCs in common household products. But I…
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You may have found travel with an infant relatively easy. After all, they sleep quite a bit. And they don’t have much of an opinion about what’s going on. A toddler is a different ballgame. They’re mobile, they throw tantrums, and they have plenty of opinions you’ll certainly hear about. But traveling with your toddler can be so rewarding. That’s why I put together this comprehensive list of tips for how to travel with kids under 4. I previously shared a Europe packing list for a toddler. Now, I want to share my best tips and tricks for plane travel with your toddler. I learned some the hard way, if I’m being honest. But at least you can learn from my mistakes! How to Travel with Kids on a Plane:…
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I was recently talking to a mom on the playground about a trip to Europe my husband and I just took with our almost-3-year-old. She has a kid the same age and claimed that she doesn’t want to travel for a few more years. It’s just too much hassle with a toddler. And I agree all the extra packing and a long flight can seem daunting. (Scroll down to get straight to the Europe packing list for your toddler!) But many of us who love travel don’t want to give it up when we become parents. In fact, we’d like to share this passion with our children from a young age. I’ve made a quite a few long-distance and international trips with my toddler, and I’ve previously written about travel with…
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Intentional living can be powerful for an INTP. It simplifies and streamlines your life. And it demands you answer the why behind everything you do. If you’re an INTP, all that probably sounds pretty appealing. If you’re unfamiliar, intentional living refers to focusing on meaning and purpose in your everyday life. Philosophies like minimalism and essentialism – which I also write about often – support intentional living. The idea behind all of these is to actively choose your life – the things you do, people you interact with, and things you pay attention to. Instead of passively letting life “happen,” you actively consider the value of everything you give your time, attention, and resources. Often, this involves cutting away low-value pursuits in favor of those most meaningful to you. As I explained in my Enneagram series, I see personality typology…
