Simplicity

Live Simply. Stay Curious.

There's enough chaos and confusion in the world.

But you don't need to be a part of it.

The Curious Toad wants you to live simply and stay curious. It's that simple.

Sometimes we shake our heads and wonder what's happening.

But you stop. Breathe. And make choices about what you allow into your lives. You choose to live simply, stay curious and create a better life for yourself and those around you.

Simplicity + Travel: How to Pack Light and Live More

Travel promises freedom, yet overpacking often chains us down. What if the secret to more fulfilling adventures wasn’t bringing more with you, but less?

Todd Rowley

5 hours ago4 min read

Why Rushing Costs Us More Than Time

We live in a culture addicted to speed. Fast food. Fast Wi-Fi. Fast shipping. Even our conversations are peppered with phrases like “hustle harder” and “time is money.” But here’s the paradox: the faster we rush, the more we miss, and even lose completely.

Todd Rowley

3 days ago3 min read

The Joy of Missing Out: Choosing Rest Over Rush

What if choosing not to do something wasn’t a failure or missed opportunity—but a source of joy?

Todd Rowley

4 days ago4 min read

Curiosity is a habit that can be strengthened, nurtured, and practiced.

The Curiosity Habit: Asking Better Questions Every Day

Curiosity is one of the simplest yet most powerful forces in human life. It drives scientists to explore distant galaxies, artists to create new forms, children to ask “why” a hundred times before breakfast, and everyday people to seek out meaning in the small details of daily life.

Todd Rowley

Oct 15 min read

Declutter Your Digital Life: A Beginner’s Guide

Clutter has a new address. It lives in our inboxes, our phones, our desktops, and even the cloud.

Todd Rowley

Sep 275 min read

Curiosity Walk: The Power of Exploring Without a Plan

But what if a walk didn’t need a destination, a step counter, or a purpose? What if the only goal was curiosity? That’s the idea behind a curiosity walk. It’s a simple yet transformative practice of exploring without a plan, letting your feet and your attention guide the way.

Todd Rowley

Sep 254 min read

Simplicity Through Boundaries

The truth is, simplicity isn’t found in how much we do, but in how intentionally we choose. And often the most powerful choice is two small letters: NO.

Todd Rowley

Sep 244 min read

What Did I Notice By Slowing Down?

We go through our life with such a sense of pursuit, whether the next idea, the next pay cheque, or the next opportunity, and while these are noble, we often lose out on what’s simple.

Todd Rowley

Sep 234 min read

Slow is the New Fast

We live in a culture addicted to speed. Fast food. Fast Wi-Fi. Fast shipping. But here’s the paradox: the faster we rush, the more we tend to lose.

Todd Rowley

Sep 203 min read