Published inPublishous·Oct 2, 2018Your Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be Huge to Make a DifferenceMost people think that to have a calling, to have a real purpose in life, that calling has to be something big and spectacular. They spend years trying to find their “true purpose,” feeling uncertain and confused and like they’re wasting their lives on the mundane. But guess what? …Volunteering4 min readVolunteering4 min read
Apr 4, 2018Member-only3 Tips to Make the Most of Your TimeDid you know you can manage your time better by making use of “lost time”? Lost time is time you didn’t even realize you were wasting in the first place. …Productivity2 min readProductivity2 min read
Published inPublishous·Apr 4, 2018How to Love the Home You HaveIf you’re looking for more contentment at home, you’re in luck. There are many tiny habits that you can incorporate into your daily routine to help you feel happier at home. Even if your current house or apartment isn’t everything you desire, you’ll be more content overall if you’re satisfied…Habits3 min readHabits3 min read
Dec 25, 2017Member-onlyHow to Simplify Your Work Space to Improve CreativityCreative types are messy, right? We get that reputation a lot. When I’m up to my eyeballs in a project, my office can be downright chaotic. Creative people tend to keep a lot of stuff because we see inspiration in even the most mundane things. As a writer and designer…Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Nov 17, 2017Simple Holidays with KidsThe holiday season is magical, but often tainted with so many consumeristic messages that the season can quickly morph into the “season of gimme’s.” When the kids were younger, the “I want’s” typically started at my house before Halloween, with the boys hollering at me every time they saw something…Christmas4 min readChristmas4 min read
Oct 17, 2017Member-only7 Benefits to Living in a Smaller HomeGrowing up, most of thought that a big house equaled success and good fortune, so we worked hard just to be able to buy our “dream house.” …Minimalism3 min readMinimalism3 min read
May 30, 2017Member-only5 Habits You Need to Quit Right NowAlways do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. ~Og Mandino I was first drawn to this quote by Mandino because the first part is the the Cub Scout motto. I have two Cub Scouts, so we say, “Always do your best!” All. The. Time. But the…Life3 min readLife3 min read
May 25, 2017Member-onlyChange Your Language, Change Your LifeEvery day, we each have things to do we don’t necessarily want to do. We use what I like to call “obligation language” to talk about these things. We’ll say things like: I have to clean the bathroom. I should write a blog post. I need to write those thank…Life2 min readLife2 min read
Published inPublishous·Apr 18, 2017Crash Course in Home SimplifyingOne of the great laws of productivity is that a project expands to fill the time allotted to it. Thankfully, it works the other way too, and with a bit of concentration and a plan, you can tackle a seemingly huge project like “simplify the house” and make great strides…Minimalism3 min readMinimalism3 min read
Nov 29, 2016Member-onlyHow to Stay Organized Every DayBy following just a few simple habits, you can stay organized every day with minimal effort. It will free up your time and energy to do more important things than look for your keys. Here’s a quick list of five habits to start working on to make life simpler. Put…Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
