The way I define happiness is being the creator of your experience, choosing to take pleasure in what you have, right now, regardless of the circumstances, while being the best you that you can be.

The point of simple living, for me has got to be:A soft place to landA wide margin of errorRoom to breatheLots of places to find baseline happiness in each and every day

Instead of focusing on how much you can accomplish, focus on how much you can absolutely love what you’re doing.

The life you have left is a gift. Cherish it. Enjoy it now, to the fullest. Do what matters, now.

Protect your time - it's your most valuable commodity. Guard it with your life.

I sit quietly with a cup of coffee, and enjoy the silence. I go for a morning run, which relieves stress and is perfect for contemplation. I use the quiet time before my family awakes to write something each morning. And I read, because a good novel is one of my favorite companions.

If something's not giving you value, consider eliminating it from your life.