Life

Having a sense of purpose, and aiming to be happier each day are core principles for me. Here are my attempts at getting there...

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How I Organize My Calendar Every Year

I love nerding out about productivity and organization, and I'm always curious to know what other people's tips are.

My 25 for 2025 List + My Secret to Reaching Your Goals

Yearly List Featured

My 25 for 2025 List + My Secret to Reaching Your Goals

Instead of resolutions, I prefer to write a list of concrete goals for the new year, inspired by Gretchen Rubin.

7 Exercises to Craft a Purposeful Life

7 Exercises to Craft a Purposeful Life

My tips for when I feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start.

5 Great Books To Kick Off Your New Year’s Resolutions

5 Great Books To Kick Off Your New Year’s Resolutions

Let's do the things we said we'd do!

My 2024 In & Out List

New Year Featured

My 2024 In & Out List

What do you want more of in your life? And less of? Inspired by Julia Rothman's More/Less list.

My Zero Waste and Minimalist YouTube Playlist for a More Sustainable 2024

My Zero Waste and Minimalist YouTube Playlist for a More Sustainable 2024

Sometimes I watch YouTube to become a better person.

5 Interior Design and Home Decor Books That Have Inspired Me Lately

5 Interior Design and Home Decor Books That Have Inspired Me Lately

In another life, I'll be an interior designer.

3 Newsletters I'm Subscribed To

3 Newsletters I'm Subscribed To

Are newsletters the new blogs?

A Few Favorite Summer Activities

Seasonal Activities

A Few Favorite Summer Activities

I've separated them into 4 categories: outdoor, foraging, indoor, and cooking.

4 Essential Tips for Living Together

4 Essential Tips for Living Together

Is there a way to create more harmony in our relationship?

How to Start a Natural Dye Garden

How to Start a Natural Dye Garden

It's been a dream of mine for years, but for now, I'll just use the small containers in front of my house.

A Few Favorite Spring Activities

Seasonal Activities

A Few Favorite Spring Activities

I've separated them into 4 categories: outdoor, foraging, indoor, and cooking.

Using the Four Exhilarations to Implement Healthy Habits

Using the Four Exhilarations to Implement Healthy Habits

Let's set ourselves up for success in the new year!

How I Manage to Focus while Working from Home

How I Manage to Focus while Working from Home

Freelancers, what's your setup like?

My One-Word Theme for 2023

My One-Word Theme for 2023

Inspired by Gretchen Rubin, I choose an overarching theme for each upcoming year.