Just You

I read a good post from Zenhabits this morning, which nicely juxtaposes my last. If there were one habit or skill that he would focus on, it would be learning to be happy with himself. It rang true. Is there anything as important as learning to love who you ARE? Not what you might, could, … Continue reading Just You →

One of These Things First

One of my favorite songs is by the great Nick Drake, called One of These Things First. It’s a wonderful tune about 'could haves' - Nick's fragile, angelic voice tells us that he could have been many things. The full lyrics are posted below. Hear the song on YouTube Nick could well have been many … Continue reading One of These Things First →

Simpletom – 100th Birthday

This my 100th Simpletomian post. A century. I’ll be checking the post when I get home to see if the Queen remembered. A little high-five, if you will. Maybe I’ll have a simple cup of tea to celebrate. Maybe even a hobnob. Alternatively, a nap when I get home, although it’s only the middle of … Continue reading Simpletom – 100th Birthday →

Remembering Simplicity

Now and then, I find it necessary to corral my fundamental simplicity messages – to refocus and try to remember what they are. Simplicity, cheeky sod that it is, isn’t always simple. Like happiness, there are effortless moments. However, to fundamentally influence both simplicity and happiness, it requires reminding oneself and continually working at it. Sure, … Continue reading Remembering Simplicity →

Simplicity Vs Corporate

I don’t necessarily let my clients know about this blog. That leads me to wonder whether there is a fundamental disconnect – a tipple of schizophrenia in my life that I need to address. If you need to ‘fake it to make it’, does that make you essentially a fraud? Clearly, this website is in … Continue reading Simplicity Vs Corporate →

Simply Loosing It

Simpletom…?!? Are you still there? Is that you? Oh dear. This last couple of weeks, it’s just been Tom. Perhaps Stressedtom, Anxioustom or even Corporatetom…but frankly there needs to be some serious ember blowing on the coals of calm to be allowed to write here as Simpletom. In addition, it’s entirely of my own doing. … Continue reading Simply Loosing It →

Simply Getting Used

I’ve been working reasonably hard recently. My body, not used to such unfair punishment, has been complaining. After a day in front of the computer and on the phone, my neck, my back, my throat and my free-spiritedness hurts. Yet after a couple of weeks, I’ve noticed the pain, or perhaps the realisation of the … Continue reading Simply Getting Used →

Simple Happiness Signs

When life is good, there are signs. No, I’m not referring to limping parking wardens or free canapés. Instead, I mean the signals that indicate that you are happy. What are these signs in your case? Can you make a list of them? Perhaps you sleep better, with fewer anxious dreams? Do you laugh until … Continue reading Simple Happiness Signs →

Not So Simple

Many simplicity bloggers around write so consistently and with such positivity that one wonders whether they are mere mortals. Usually the better ones amongst them write about some struggles along the way, but nearly all seem to have burst through their difficulties when they write. Many a post’s fundamental sentiment is; ‘I used to…’ or … Continue reading Not So Simple →

Trying To Stay Simple

It perhaps comes as no surprise, given my regular blathering on the subject, that simplicity is more complicated than its innocent name belies. On returning to the UK from Africa, I’ve noticed not only how complicated many things are, but also how difficult it is to live simply. Although many things are ‘easy’ – as … Continue reading Trying To Stay Simple →