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5 Tips on Shopping Smart at Farmers’ Markets

Shopping at Farmer’s Markets is a great way to get fresh, local produce at a fraction of the price if you know how to shop smart...

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September 25, 2022
Blog, Mind and Body, Mini-Post

The Beauty of Keeping Everything the Same

I came across this article about a farmer who eats the same dinner every night. He said, "If someone offered me Ā£2M to move, I would tell them to keep…

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August 3, 2021
Blog, Strategies and Hacks

How to Instantly Improve Your Writing: The Art of Persuasion

Good writing => Good storytelling => Mastering the art of persuasion => Change the way people think This not only applies to fiction and non-fiction writing but also everyday communication…

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February 23, 2020
  • Live simply for a happier life

    Live Simply: How Less Brings You More

    May 16, 2019 /

    More doesn't always mean better. If you feel tired and disappointed at where you are, it's time to simplify your life.

  • After 45, Burnout and Recalibration Feel the Same. They’re Not

    October 2, 2026 /

    For a long time, I didn't know what I wanted. All I knew was the life I had built was no longer working for me.

  • When Letting Go Makes Life Easier

    June 14, 2026 /

    Letting go of what no longer fits, even if you’ve invested time or money into maintaining it, often brings an unexpected sense of ease, clarity, and freedom.

  • Seven Months of Silence, One More Follow-Up, and a Very Big Yes

    April 22, 2026 /

    What do you do when months go by without an answer? This true story follows my seven-month journey from pitching an essay to seeing it published, and the power of one more follow-up.

  • Tending the Spark in the Year of the Fire Horse

    December 30, 2025 /

    Stop chasing the fire. In 2026, learn how tending the small, steady spark inside you leads to calmer days, quiet growth, and enoughness.

  • Synchronicity and the Subtle Magic of Timing

    October 21, 2025 /

    Synchronicity and timing. Learn how quiet signs and synchronicity can guide you toward reinvention and right timing.

  • The Surprising Life Lesson at a Tire Shop

    August 11, 2025 /

    A quick trip to a tire shop taught me a simple truth: sometimes life’s answers aren’t hidden—they’re marked right where you can see them.

  • Your Home Is Your Mirror

    February 7, 2025 /

    Whether we realize it or not, our homes are living, breathing mirrors of our inner selves. That cluttered corner you avoid dealing with. It’s not just clutter—it might represent an unresolved piece of your life. That bare, undecorated wall you’ve…

  • The Friendship I Let Slip Away

    October 19, 2024 /

    In Northern China, my childhood best friend has built her life. We used to talk endlessly, but somewhere along the way, life built an invisible wall between us. When I finally gathered the courage to text her…

  • How Mastering Multiple Skills Can Transform Your Life

    July 2, 2024 /

    Discover how learning multiple skills can enhance your life, boost your career, and foster personal growth. Embrace lifelong learning and versatility today...

  • The Joy of Being Silly

    May 16, 2024 /

    Rediscover the joy of being silly and explore how laughter and play can boost health, strengthen connections, and bring happiness to your life.

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