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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.
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Choosing What Matters: The Power of Saying No
There’s a quiet truth that often goes unnoticed: every time we say yes to something, we’re also saying no to something else.
Sometimes that “something else” is our peace. Our time. Our health. Our joy.
Learning to say no allows space for what matters to grow.
Learning to say no isn’t about being selfish. It’s about being discerning. It’s about...
Todd Rowley
10 hours ago4 min read
Quiet Living in a Loud World: Practical Steps to Embrace a Calmer Life
The slow living movement isn’t about rejecting progress or escaping responsibility. It’s about remembering that life was never meant to be a sprint. It’s about rediscovering the value of presence, connection, and peace amid the noise.
Todd Rowley
3 days ago4 min read
3 Signs You’ve Fallen into the Busy Trap
When someone asks how you’re doing, do you instinctively respond, “Busy”? It’s become a reflex for many of us. It's almost a shorthand for “I’m fine,” but also a subtle way of saying, “I'm really important.” The problem is
Todd Rowley
5 days ago3 min read
Decluttering the Mind: How Simplifying Thought Frees Space
What if we could tidy up our inner world the same way we organize a closet — sorting what belongs, releasing what doesn’t, and making space for what truly matters? Decluttering the mind isn’t about emptying it. It’s about simplifying it.
Todd Rowley
Oct 244 min read
Slow Living in a Fast World: Practical Habits That Create Calm
Here are seven simple habits that invite a slower, more meaningful way of life.
Todd Rowley
Oct 225 min read
The Curiosity of Ordinary Things: Seeing Magic in the Mundane
Curiosity doesn’t only belong to explorers and inventors — it belongs to anyone who chooses to look a little closer.
Todd Rowley
Oct 154 min read
Rethinking Contentment in a World that Always Wants More
When will it ever feel like enough? When will I ever feel like enough?
As someone who deeply values simplicity and curiosity, it’s a troublesome thought.
Todd Rowley
Oct 144 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
Oct 73 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
Oct 64 min read
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
Decision Fatigue: Why Your Brain Feels Tired Before Lunch
Decision fatigue is the mental exhaustion that sets in after making too many choices. From the moment you...
Todd Rowley
Sep 303 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
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
The Pathway to Paying Attention
Why Attention Matters Most of us live in a world that prides itself on speed. Faster connections, instant responses, constant updates....
Todd Rowley
Sep 174 min read
The Busy Trap: Why We Confuse Activity with Meaning
Being busy, or Junk Food Activity, doesn’t equate to meaning in your life. It might sparkle and come in a nice colourful package, but it doesn’t necessarily add value.
Todd Rowley
Sep 153 min read
How to Build a Simple Life
40% of Canadians say their personal level of stress is greater than it was a year ago, and over half (58%) notice others around them are...
Todd Rowley
Nov 21, 20243 min read
"I can't go outside! I'll catch a cold. I just showered, and my hair is wet!"
The idea that walking around with wet hair can lead to a cold is so ingrained in our culture that most of us...
Todd Rowley
Nov 18, 20244 min read
The Fentanyl Crisis and Its Impact on Unborn and Newborn Babies
The fentanyl crisis has escalated into a significant public health issue in both Canada and the US, with devastating consequences for many.
Todd Rowley
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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