I started using an app called Focusmate in September 2021, and it’s been a game-changer. I tell my friends and family about it and why I’m a proponent of it. I discovered the app during a long struggle to establish habits. I especially wanted to get up early and exercise before work, but I failed…
Decluttering our space is an overwhelming task. The thought of it often paralyzes us, so why do it? I suggest these reasons: When we spend less time cleaning, organizing, or taking care of our possessions, we gain time for what matters most to us. We have more peace of mind with fewer possessions occupying our…
When I think of motivation, I think of something I don’t want to do, and that definition doesn’t serve me because I make little progress on my task. But I find splitting the concept into intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is very helpful. Extrinsic motivation is action toward an external reward or an ulterior motive. For…
Minimalism, or essentialism as I like to call it, is the practice of removing excess possessions to focus on our life’s values. My interest in the subject was sparked by Marie Kondo’s book titled The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Marie is from Japan and emphasizes keeping possessions that “spark joy” and discarding/donating/selling the rest.…