What first comes to mind when you think of a bachelor pad? Perhaps something along the lines of the picture below? However, if you stop by my apartment (which is shared with a roommate), you’re sure to find a different experience. With touches from wall art, to organization systems, to an always clean kitchen …
Category Archives: Life Hacks
making the most of rest
It’s been a blur of a year. I started out teaching classes during the Spring semester almost everyday. I also met my dream girl the beginning of the year. As the semester ended, the triathlon season started and I was averaging 2 races a month. Throw in some weddings and a couple other road trips, and it was a very time consuming summer. Oh, …
What would you enjoy doing if money were no object?
I watched a video tonight that cut deep. The question was asked, “How would you enjoy spending your life if money were no object?” Watch the video for yourself. People have dreams but get jobs to make money to live those dreams. Young people get a good career and get wrapped up in it, then buy a house, …
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simple productivity tips
Sometimes though we wish life were simpler, it just isn’t. For those of us with complex and busy lifestyles in the prolonged process of simplifying our lives, there’s a few productivity tips to help. Take supplements. Most of us don’t get all the nutrients we need, and nutrients play a big role in our energy level and sleep …
The Simple Guide to Finding God’s Will
So the end of the matter is this: Live for God. Obey the Scriptures. Think of others before yourself. Be holy. Love Jesus. And as you do these things, do whatever else you like, with whomever you like, wherever you like, and you’ll be walking in the will of God. Occasionally I like to read through the …
John Flavel on Finding God’s Will
John Flavel: If therefore in doubtful cases you would discover God’s will, govern yourselves in your search after it by the following rules: Get the true fear of God upon your hearts. Be really afraid of offending him. God will not hide his mind from such a soul. “The secret of the Lord is with them that fear …
live simply, live radically: making friends
All of you are probably familiar with the hit workout program P90X. Well they’ve come out with a new program called P90X+ for those who are ready to go beyond the original program for a greater challenge. Living simply is a stretch for some people but if living simply isn’t radical enough, I have some more challenges for the “élite”. Remember, …
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On Spontaneity and Having Fun
Living simple is suppose to create happiness and freedom but sometimes that’s not enough. In my case I’m living more simple than ever before and yet I’ve noticed a significant diminish in my “cheeriness” level. If you asked me what’s wrong, I couldn’t tell you. Everything had actually been going in my favor. Yet something …
The Rule of 3s
I’m really excited about this post. The Rule of 3s is one of those life changing philosophies for me. I’ve been mulling over it for over 30 days which is significant as you’ll come to find out. I’ve been trying to figure out a general rule of thumb to live my life out by. Through trial …
Love What You Do
“If you’re so excited about the weekend and you’re dreading Monday morning, you better start rethinking your life cuz it doesn’t have to be that way. I love every day of the week. Life can be that good.” For most people, their job is what everything revolves around (including emotions). If I suggest you find …