In today’s world of non-stop stimulation and productivity, it’s no wonder that many of us are dreaming of a simple life. The simple living movement is a response to an environment that’s gotten a bit out of control – information overload, overconsumption of cheap products and food, jobs that can reach you at any time of day, jam-packed activity schedules for kids, and constant reminders of a million things you “should” be doing. In order to truly create a simple life, you may at some point want to overhaul your career, living situation, habits, and so on. But you don’t have to do it all at once. I wrote previously about easy steps you can take today to simplify your life. To build on that, I…
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I didn’t grow up cooking. My parents worked, and we found the usual American solutions to having no time to prepare food. We ate at restaurants, picked up fast food, and microwaved frozen dinners. At the time, it wasn’t clear to Americans how negatively those habits affected our health. When I got married and had a kid, I wanted to prepare real food for my family. But I felt totally overwhelmed by the responsibility of cooking. And frankly, I resented it. Even though I knew it was something I could enjoy. But then I developed these simple cooking ideas that saved my sanity and my family’s health. And I want to share them with others who feel they just do not have time to handle dinner every night. …
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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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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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Planning a personal curriculum? Excellent choice! Before you get started, I strongly recommend you review this list of most effective study tips for busy adults. In this personal curriculum series, I provide detailed guides about… The personal curriculum trend is so exciting because it’s an opportunity for personal growth in which you are in the driver’s seat for your learning journey. But let’s be honest: it’s hard to concentrate and learn outside the formal structure of a course. Fortunately, my “day job” involves creating adult curriculum. I have some useful guidance to share to make sure you succeed at your personal curriculum project. Here are the most effective study tips for busy adults who want to keep learning new things. What Is a Personal…
