simplicity – Conscious Consumption

Principles for Finding Mental Clarity, Contentment, and Your Self – Pt. IV: Organization and Structure

A minimalistic approach to life makes you more present, and thus receptive to insight. And just like with simplicity itself, organizing your space and time lightens the extraneous (unnecessary) cognitive load immensely.

Principles for Finding Mental Clarity, Contentment, and Your Self – Pt. III: Simplicity

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The internet’s wonderful because of all the knowledge it can bring you at the click of a mouse. But if it weren’t for it, I’d be none the wiser about all the things I’m missing out on—and would likely be more present to and better able to enjoy the ones I’m already conscious of.

The Keys to Life for Improved Mood, Creativity and Cognition

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In a recent post I discussed how social interaction or close companionship and engaging in a pastime that brings you joy and allows an outlet for frustration can greatly improve mental wellbeing and immune function when stress, anxiety, depression or social phobia set in. While who and what you interact with – and to what degreeContinue reading “The Keys to Life for Improved Mood, Creativity and Cognition”