A minimalist approach to achieving your goals

Hello and Welcome!

Welcome back to The Digital Minimalist. Each week, I share actionable tips to stay productive in our cluttered and distracting world.

You can do anything but not everything

Most of us, myself included, chase too many goals and hobbies.

Social media and online marketing have led us to believe that we must pursue extravagant achievements and engage in a variety of activities to lead a meaningful life.

But life can be simple and meaningful.

This quote I recently came across provides an escape from the endless cycle of wanting more.

I'm not saying we should abandon our diverse interests and aspirations.

Rather, at each point in life, these three components of happiness may be all we truly need.

As we near the end of 2024, perhaps it is a good time to ask ourselves if we are spreading our attention and efforts too thin.

More straightforwardly, what are your three components for 2025?

P.S. We're thinking of creating minimalist one-page planners in Notion to help you achieve your goals and complete your to-dos in 2025. If you have any ideas or requests, we'd love to hear from you.

This Week’s Minimalist Picks

• New minimal folder icon pack for desktop.

• Free minimalist phone wallpapers for December.

• A minimalist remake of the macOS Sequoia wallpaper.

• Daily is a tiny menu bar app for Mac that tracks your time.

Quote of the Week

Only by letting go of societal expectations and superficial advice can you listen more closely to what you truly want to be and do.

I hope you enjoyed this issue, and I will talk to you soon next week.