Everything wants your attention, but what deserves your attention? Everything in today’s world wants our eyeballs. The news makes us all terrified. Social media makes us afraid that we’re missing out. Another inflamed argument on Facebook grabs your attention. This is a never-ending loop we all fall into: reading things that don’t enhance our lives. Sure, it’s important toContinue reading “What Deserves Your Attention?”
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Live A Life Defined By Your Own Values
While stress is rampant among today’s society, particularly among today’s youth, everyone wants to point at technology. It’s understandable, since my phone and e-mail seem to always be buzzing, but there’s another theory I’ve been thinking about that causes so much stress: Living life outside of our values. It’s not a flashy idea, but everyoneContinue reading “Live A Life Defined By Your Own Values”
Welcome Your Struggles
Most of us are taught that life is better when we have less struggles, but I’ve learned over the past few years that embracing our struggles is important to living a fulfilling life. I have found that the more we avoid our problems, the more we struggle when we encounter them. There is a mentalContinue reading “Welcome Your Struggles”
Don’t Be Defined By What You OWN, Be Defined By What You DO
Far too many people define themselves by the things they own instead of by the things they do. They have an iPad, but they can’t tell you their most recent career accomplishment. They flash their new Nike’s all over the place, but they never even use them to run. They walk around with the newestContinue reading “Don’t Be Defined By What You OWN, Be Defined By What You DO”
The Strenuous Life Manifesto 