Something magical happens when we make clear to ourselves, our loved ones, and the universe, itself, those things we hold to be of the utmost importance because they make us feel most alive. When we throw ourselves into a cause, when we devote ourselves to the accomplishment of a goal, when we consistently prioritize that which makes us happy and centered, we will inevitably find ourselves there; at the place where we've most wanted to ...

Just because you don't sleep in your car (cross fingers) doesn't mean it's any less of an extension of your space. Just as the physical surroundings of your home significantly impacts your peace of mind and general wellbeing, so, too, does the state of your car. A clean, clutter-free car enables your daily routine. It supports you as you run hither and thither, and keeps you from throwing in the towel and crashing into the ...

Shopping when you're traveling is inherently more risky than shopping at home by Live Simply standards. Since you're less connected to your home and your belongings, you're less connected to what you already own, to the realities of your daily habits and preferences, and to the spacial constraints of your house. Plus, where travel and shopping naturally intersect is at the mid-point of stuff and scarcity-mindset--a truly treacherous combination. The feeling that permeates travel is ...

I should probably take this opportunity to come off as unbelievably timely in my posting subject matter. Here I am, posting about lunch boxes because it's almost back-to-school season and aren't I so on top of things? In actuality, lunch boxes are front of mind merely because, for the first time since I was in fifth grade, I decided recently to go ahead and get myself one. I've been much better lately about remembering to ...

There are two prevailing groups of people as pertains to the experiencing of emotions: those who feel on such a deep, raw level that they are constantly consumed by their feelings, and those who, unable to decipher or cope with various feelings, numb themselves to them. The latter is--no matter how tactically applied--not beneficial to long-term wellbeing. Muting feelings that would otherwise get in the way, distract you from getting done what you have to, ...