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20 Things I’m Thankful for During The COVID-19 Pandemic
It's March of 2020 and COVID-19, aka the novel Coronavirus, is shutting down the world. Events are canceled, businesses are temporarily closed, travel is banned in certain places, and some areas are under quarantine orders. The governor of my state has issued a "stay...
What Happened to Frugal Millennial?
For those of you that used to read Frugal Millennial, you may have been a bit confused when ended up over here…on a website about intentional living. So…what happened to the personal finance blog Frugal Millennial? I started FM when my husband and I were digging our...
Facing Uncertainty in Strange Times
I think we can all agree that life is weird right now. Words like “quarantine”, “social distancing”, and “unprecedented” are being thrown around a lot lately. While most of us don’t actually have COVID-19, aka the Coronavirus, we’re all being impacted by it in some...
What Budgets, Diets, and Simple Living All Have in Common
We live in a time when we have a seemingly endless array of choices. Go to Target and you can choose between 100 different types of toothpaste. We think that choices give us freedom; but in reality, having too many options actually does the opposite. When we're...
What is Life Coaching? It’s Not What You Think
So, apparently there are these things called podcasts that allow you to listen to an episode of audio while you’re in your car, on a hike, or on the treadmill at the gym. Who knew? ;) I’m a little late to the whole podcasting thing. I’ve known about them for a while,...
How to Set New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Accomplish
It’s that time of year again…a time when we reflect on the past twelve months and make goals for the upcoming year. Did you know that only 8% of people actually keep their New Year’s resolutions? Many of us have become so cynical...
Do The Next Right Thing: Lessons Learned from Emily P. Freeman
If you want to listen to something simple, soothing, and always relatable, check out Emily P. Freeman’s podcast The Next Right Thing. Every episode offers a short reflection, a prayer, and a simple next right step. Emily’s mission is to “make room for your soul to...
4 Things You Need to Stop Trying to Control (If You Want to Be Happy)
I have an anxiety disorder, and I’ve found that this disorder is rooted in a deep-seated need for certainty and control. Over the past few years, I have slowly learned to accept that I can’t control everything. Surrendering control to God gives me an incredible sense...
The Key to Overcoming Anxiety
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” - John 14:27 1 out of 4 American adults will experience clinical levels of anxiety at some point in their lives....
How to Train Yourself to Be More Patient
"Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit." – Ecclesiastes 7:8 There are numerous Bible verses about patience, and the value of this virtue is clear. *Note: You may have noticed that things look a...
What to Do When Something Sucks
Sometimes life just sucks. You get terrible news and it feels like you’ve been punched in the stomach. *Note: You may have noticed that things look a little different around here. Check out our new about page to learn more about the recent changes to this website. ...
Soul Minimalism? How to De-Clutter Your Soul
Minimalism is a popular movement, and you’ve probably de-cluttered your own home at some point. But have you ever considered de-cluttering your soul? What does that even mean? I heard about this concept on Emily P. Freeman’s podcast, The Next Right Thing. As Emily...