While saying yes can take us down some wonderful roads, there’s also a ton of value in saying no. We’re only given a certain amount of hours in our lives; do you really want to give yours away so easily? If you don’t have time to commit to a new project, complete a favor, or [...]

This is a guest post by Glen Allsopp of PluginID.
You can find excellent productivity advice in a million places around the web. From clearing out your inbox and keeping yourself organised to tips on dealing with procrastination and getting work done faster. However, one crucial element that a lot of people forget about is the [...]

Remember high school? Confidence seemed like a commodity back then: something that came along with the right sneakers or was thrown in free with a party invitation. While it often wasn’t quite within your grasp, it felt within reach. One day we would acquire it with a serendipitous purchase or accomplishment, and then it would [...]

Yeah, you read that right: I ate spinach–and not as an ingredient surrounded by eggs and butter. I tried this easy spinach recipe from Simply Recipes and it turned out well, to my pleasant surprise. (Surprise based on my mediocre cooking skills, that is, not the recipe.)   So, yay spinach! I’ll definitely try it [...]

I really enjoyed Leo’s post on Zen Habits about finding the natural rhythms of working earlier this week. Having done both the telecommuting thing and the 9-to-5, I find a lot of merit in the idea of a flexible, results-oriented environment.  There is one thing I can say I honestly missed when I was telecommuting, [...]

Today’s post is from Adam Steer of Better Is Better.  Adam, a wellness coach and international fitness speaker, offers a helpful take on exercise that perfectly fits On Simplicity’s theme of getting more out of less.

We all know how important exercise is.  It bolsters our physical vitality and fortifies our mental and emotional well being.  [...]

When I came home early Friday afternoon, I sensed that something was wrong. My husband greeted me as normal and Roo did his best to coat me with an extra layer of warm fur. Normal, but still, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. About two hours, a bottle of Stella and a [...]

Forget lifestyle gurus, it’s five year olds who really know how to live. They have the whole world ahead of them, and they know it. (They also have a few embarrassing wet pants moments still ahead of them, but don’t we all?)  I have the pleasure of working with this age group a few times [...]