For many, retirement presents a long-dreamed opportunity to pursue goals and experiences deferred by the demands of work and family for decades. But for many of the same people, retirement also presents an unexpected challenge, as that sudden burst of freedom threatens to wash away habits, routines, and disciplines carefully cultivated to keep their careers … Read more
Do you feel frustrated at how much time you spend on media sites like YouTube, Reddit, TikTok, or Twitter? One of the big challenges of being a human in the 21st century is the unrelenting bombardment of media and information from every device that we frequently use. We are fed an algorithmically determined line-up of … Read more
When you think about someone who lives a frugal lifestyle, does your mind automatically picture someone who is putting tight restraints on their spending, and therefore missing out on some things that you believe make life so wonderful? Well…yes and no. Living frugally simply means that you’re intentional with how you spend your money. You’re … Read more
Are you an entrepreneur or a creative person? If so, you probably have dozens of ideas that constantly run through your head. You feel excitement over these possibilities (or shiny new things) because it is the opportunity to do something fun and different. And you feel like if you don’t take action on a new … Read more
Recently, I took charge of two young kids who needed some remedial schooling. One of the first things I noticed was that these two youngsters had a few bad habits, and they also hardly had any good habits. Planning what I would be teaching them in the week ahead, I also began to wonder what … Read more
“Nothing gives a person inner wholeness and peace like a distinct understanding of where they are going.” – Thomas Oppong Ever wonder what your reason is for getting up every day? Some of us go through each day searching for our “why”—the purpose of our existence. Some stumble in their searches, while others make successful … Read more
Excited to create a layout for your November bullet journal spread? The arrival of a new month is a wonderful opportunity to try out new bujo themes. Considering that November has a lot of notable holidays, you have several themes to work with to create a memorable bullet journal spread. For today’s post, we’ve rounded … Read more
So, you’re ready to shake that imposter syndrome and become a more mature adult? Studies suggest that, on average, people don’t start to feel like an adult until they’re 29 years old. And as someone who is in my mid-thirties and still calls mom and dad for help…a lot, I wonder if I was a … Read more
Life can be challenging at times… both physically and mentally. Admit it, there are times when you feel like a hamster on a wheel. Like no matter how fast you run, you’ll never catch up. That you’ll never reach your goals. Whether it’s weight loss you seek, financial stability, success at work or in school, … Read more
Failure hurts… but it is also something you will have to deal with in your life because it is simply part of the journey. The trick is learning how to effectively deal with the inevitable failures you will experience, which will help you get past them and grow as a person. We need to take time to explore … Read more