Itty Bitty Thoughts

We tend to think of other people in terms of ourselves, and assumptions made about others through that filter can get us in to trouble.

Whether you’ve just entered the world of adulting or have spent many years in it, this is a great reminder about normal life in the real world.

In the nature vs. nurture debate, what matters more, and how does it affect us as adults? Here are my thoughts.

You’re a hard worker. How do you know if your hard work is worth it, and (big question) should you turn the thing you love into a job?

This isn’t a “hey, homeschooled kids are so smart!” article. This asks a question about the pedestal we’ve stuck college up on, which became more obvious to my kids when they got to college.

Is that person really there to support you and have a genuine relationship with you… or are they just collecting more hands and feet for their cause?

There is nothing wrong with having a tool to help keep you informed, but what happens when that tool is often wrong, or is used to get you all worked up?

The next time someone asks you a question about homesteading (or any other way you’re living), stop and consider: do you teach from the ego, or the heart?

The belief that you don’t have enough time will make you less productive with the time you have. Here are two tips that have helped me when I fall into time scarcity mindset.