Why are we spending our time consuming news about the lives of other people? If we were to focus on the things that are our business and not on the business of others, we would be happier and more productive.

In June 2019, I decided that my creep towards 200 pounds was going to stop. Now.

Did what I want happen?

No.

Then my aim or my methods were wrong. I still have something to learn.

Minimalism (or essentialism) is a life philosophy that focuses on owning only what you really need or love and no more than that. I’ve become interested in this philosophy and have gradually thrown away or donated most of my possessions. Here’s how I got there.

Paying a little more attention to what you are consuming mentally as well as physically is the first step to getting control of not just your body, but also your mind.

To sit down and write my thoughts needs time and quiet and thoughtfulness. I couldn’t find that today.

How and why I took my Facebook and Instagram usage down from hours per day to five minutes per week.

I’ve been listening to Seth Godin a lot in the past few days. His single biggest piece of advice is to write a daily blog post.