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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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…
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So many of us drift through life for years wondering in the back of our minds when we’ll “find purpose.” The challenge to this task is that everything in modern society is designed to distract us from our purpose. Every advancement in technology and shift in media formats is geared toward grabbing our attention. Given this environment, it’s no wonder we can’t focus long enough to figure out what’s meaningful to us personally. So, how can we start to find purpose? One of the best frameworks I’ve found for shifting my perspective and focusing on what matters is intentional living. Essentially, intentional living means “living on purpose.” Knowing what matters to you – and what doesn’t. And making daily decisions based on that. Sounds simple enough, right? But it can be quite…
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If you’re an INFP, the concept of intentional living will almost certainly interest you. If you’re unfamiliar, intentional living, at its core, just means focusing on meaning and purpose in your everyday life. Movements like minimalism and essentialism – which I write about a lot here – support that same goal: to choose every aspect of your life with intention. Instead of just letting life “happen” to them, proponents of intentional living carefully consider their commitments, jobs, relationships, and even daily habits. And they select only the most meaningful to have a place in their lives. As I explained in my Enneagram series, I see personality typology as extremely useful in crafting a more intentional life. That’s because frameworks like the Enneagram and Myers Briggs…
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So, you’ve heard about the “personal curriculum” trend sweeping through TikTok and other social media platforms. You might be intrigued by the concept and ready to try one for yourself. But you might also be overwhelmed by the idea of planning out an entire curriculum on your own. Don’t worry! I’ve got all the information you need to get started here on the blog. My “day job” is in creating adult curriculum. So, I’m excited that so many people are interested in learning new things outside of school. But in reviewing popular content on the idea of a personal curriculum for adults, I’ve seen some advice shared by non-education professionals that will likely backfire. I’ve created the posts linked below to share some insight that will ensure that you succeed…
