How to be a Minimalist (Katie Coughran)
Explore every episode of How to be a Minimalist
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| 07 Feb 2022 | How to Show Someone You Love Them & Minimalistic Valentines — Ep. 114 | 00:38:14 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | 5 Decluttering Tips — Ep. 115 | 00:35:07 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | How to Shop Less — Ep. 116 | 00:30:04 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | How to Budget Fun Stuff — Ep. 117 | 00:28:52 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | How to Spring Clean Like a Minimalist — Ep. 118 | 00:28:43 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | Celebrate the Small Wins — Ep. 119 | 00:24:36 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Minimalist Wish List — Ep.120 | 00:15:50 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | Cleaning and Organizing for Better Productivity — Ep. 121 | 00:27:36 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | How to be More Resilient as a Minimalist — Ep. 122 | 00:20:24 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | Minimalism and Contentment — Ep. 123 | 00:14:09 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Reminders About Practicing Minimalism — Ep. 124 | 00:17:45 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Minimalist Spring Wardrobe — Ep. 125 | 00:21:16 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 16 May 2022 | How to Declutter Your Social Media — Ep. 126 | 00:23:02 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 30 May 2022 | Why Simple Living is Important to Me — Ep. 127 | 00:13:55 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | How to be a More Positive Person — Ep. 128 | 00:22:57 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | The Frugal Minimalist — Ep. 129 | 00:18:37 | |
MY DAUGHTER’S ETSY SHOP | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | James Clear’s Atomic Habits Book Club and Review — Ep. 130 | 00:14:50 | |
JAMESCLEAR.COM | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 | We’re Moving States and Changing Our Lives —Ep. 131 | 00:17:07 | |
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| 26 Jul 2022 | The Minimalist Kitchen — Ep. 132 | 00:15:16 | |
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| 08 Aug 2023 | Fear is Just a Feeling — Ep. 133 | 00:20:26 | |
It’s been a long time, but I’m excited to be back! Thanks for listening to the podcast—I hope you settle in and enjoy. | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | Saying No — Ep. 134 | 00:28:02 | |
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| 06 Dec 2023 | How to Celebrate the Holidays Like a Minimalist -- Ep. 135 | 00:18:21 | |
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| 08 Feb 2024 | The Emotional Side of Minimalism -- Ep. 136 | 00:29:12 | |
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| 02 Apr 2024 | Organization VS. Decluttering — Ep. 137 | 00:27:07 | |
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| 23 Apr 2024 | Cleaning Zones — Ep. 138 | 00:26:21 | |
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| 30 Apr 2024 | Keeping Personal Commitments -- Ep. 139 | 00:25:41 | |
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| 01 Oct 2024 | Finding Balance in Minimalism: Ep. 140 | 00:31:55 | |
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| 08 Oct 2024 | Seven Decluttering Tips: Episode 141 | 00:29:07 | |
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| 15 Oct 2024 | Book Review: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: Ep. 142 | 00:27:45 | |
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| 19 Nov 2024 | The Minimalist Night Routine: Ep. 143 | 00:17:26 | |
FREE MINI BREATHWORK COURSE: SERENITY SLEEP BREATHWORK | |||
| 16 Jan 2025 | Simplify Your New Year Goals: Ep. 144 | 00:18:52 | |
FREE MINI BREATHWORK COURSE: SERENITY SLEEP BREATHWORK | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | Minimalism 101: Back to the Basics: Ep. 145 | 00:34:00 | |
FREE MINI BREATHWORK COURSE: SERENITY SLEEP BREATHWORK | |||
| 18 Nov 2019 | Episode 1. The Introduction Episode | 00:14:48 | |
I’m all about individuals finding THEIR kind of minimalism. In this episode, I go over some of my favorite aspects of minimalism and my practicing journey. | |||
| 25 Nov 2019 | Episode 2. How to Keep the Holidays Simple, yet Meaningful | 00:36:15 | |
The introduction episode (Episode 1.) was all about how I got started and my way of sharing with you this adventure of minimalism my family and I have experienced. Now, it’s time to get on to the “How to” part of it all. | |||
| 02 Dec 2019 | Episode 3. Defining Your Whys | 00:34:33 | |
Without understanding deeply why you’re attempting to change a habit, it’s pretty difficult to stay on track. I’m convinced this is the cause of most people giving up on New Year’s Resolutions. In this episode, we’ll go through discovering and creating some whys to help you stick to your minimalist goals. | |||
| 09 Dec 2019 | Episode 4. How to Create Goals — Not Your Mama’s New Year’s Resolutions | 00:35:12 | |
Do you love getting stuff done and that beautiful feeling of accomplishment, but cringe when you hear the words, “New Year’s Resolution,” or “goal-setting?” Well, have a listen to this episode to get some fresh ideas on how to create goals that are fun and doable. I also share my insights on the emotional side of goal-setting and achievement, celebrating the victories, and ditching the guilt. Seriously — you HAVE to celebrate the victories. | |||
| 16 Dec 2019 | Episode 5. Four Ways to Practice Simple Living | 00:34:00 | |
There are a lot of ways we can live a simpler, more minimalist life, but today, I address four that I believe can have significant impact. Simplicity can offer so much freedom and tends to bring opportunities to allow more joy, peace, and gratitude into our lives. I hope you enjoy the show! | |||
| 23 Dec 2019 | Episode 6. Letting Go | 00:32:19 | |
There are plenty of reasons to hold on to physical stuff...as well as annoyances, conversations and old hurts. There are even more reasons to let go of these things. Not only does letting go make room for things and thoughts we actually want to have around, but we are able to feel so much peace and live with less stress. | |||
| 30 Dec 2019 | Episode 7. Lessons and Accomplishments of 2019 | 00:26:24 | |
For me, there isn’t a better time to reflect on life than the end of the year. It brings such a sense of completion and closure, I can’t help but pause, contemplate, then decide how I want to move forward. | |||
| 06 Jan 2020 | Episode 8. 10 things I don’t Buy Anymore | 00:29:21 | |
Do you ever look through your stuff and wonder where it all came from and wish it had never appeared? There are a lot of things I regret purchasing. After slowly changing my ways, I now have a lot of things I simply don’t purchase anymore. | |||
| 13 Jan 2020 | Episode 9. Using Minimalism to Minimize Stress | 00:39:57 | |
My first guest episode welcomes my handsome husband for an open conversation about our possessions, stress, and minimalism in our marriage and lives. | |||
| 20 Jan 2020 | Episode 10. Minimalist Shopping Tips | 00:30:28 | |
It’s easy to practice minimalism ... if you stay in your house and never leave. And never go onto any shopping websites or apps. These tips should help you to stay on track with your minimalist goals the next time you happen to have to go shopping. They’re habits I’ve been working on developing for years — some of which I still admittedly struggle with, but all of them have been helpful to me at one point or another. | |||
| 27 Jan 2020 | Episode 11. Rejecting Conformity | 00:38:15 | |
In this episode, my husband is back and we’re talking all about the steps we’ve taken to create the reality we want to live. It’s easy to give in to the pressures of living conventionally, but that hasn’t brought us happiness or satisfaction. From practicing minimalism and simple living to swapping our sticks and bricks home for a home on wheels, we’ve decided we’re going to make choices we think will bring us the best possible life. | |||
| 03 Feb 2020 | How to Create a Morning and Nightly Routine: Episode 12 | 00:38:19 | |
Creating a morning and nightly routine are an essential part of maintaining your minimalist ideal. But they don’t have to be super time-consuming and rigid. Getting a few things done at night and again in the morning can have you ready to sleep well and also conquer your day. On top of that, you’ll much more easily be able to keep your home peaceful and minimalist. | |||
| 10 Feb 2020 | Self Care for Men and Women — Episode 13 | 00:46:46 | |
Let’s get real, here. When I think of self-care articles I’ve read in the past, most of them talk about taking time for a bubble bath or getting a massage. These work great for some, but I’m always left wanting after this type of self-care. On top of that, I’ve never heard many people talk about self-care for men, but they need it, too. We all need to take a moment out of our day or week to fill our needs. And we should be figuring out and participating in activities that are truly fulfilling and adding value to our lives. | |||
| 17 Feb 2020 | Organization VS Minimalism: Ep. 14 | 00:37:52 | |
Minimalism and being an organized person CAN go hand in hand, but organization isn’t really what minimalism is all about. Hit the play button and you can dive into why they’re different. | |||
| 20 Feb 2020 | How to Spring Clean Like a Minimalist: Kitchen Edition — Minimalist Mini Episode #1 | 00:15:50 | |
Hello my friends! I’m back early with some surprise podcast material. This is the first mini episode in the Spring Clean like a Minimalist series. I hope it inspires you to get your home in tip top shape for the coming season. I absolutely love the spring and summer and beside the fact that it just feels good to have everything cleaned up, it’s particularly important for us to be prepared for our travel season in our home on wheels. Happy Cleaning and minimizing! | |||
| 24 Feb 2020 | Stuff You Can Borrow or Rent: Ep. 15 | 00:39:33 | |
When you have a need or want for an item but don’t want to keep it in your home, borrowing or renting are great alternatives to making permanent purchases. We’ve rented or borrowed so many things, plus we’re sharing new ideas we’ve discovered in this episode. | |||
| 27 Feb 2020 | How to Spring Clean Like a Minimalist: Bedroom Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep. 2 | 00:11:36 | |
In this Bedroom Edition of the Spring Cleaning mini series of mini episodes, I’m sharing with you how I went through my bedroom and wardrobe. It can be difficult to let go of clothing, shoes, and items on our nightstands that we look at every day. However, having a space where we feel restful and relaxed can be such a blessing in our lives, it makes it all worth it. | |||
| 02 Mar 2020 | What I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Became a Minimalist — Ep. 16 | 00:27:21 | |
I don’t think I’ve ever gotten ANYTHING right the first time. There’s almost always something to learn or some way to improve a process. In this episode, I fill you in on four things I wish I would have known before starting my minimalist adventure. I hope being open about MY struggles can help you on YOUR path! | |||
| 05 Mar 2020 | How to Spring Clean like a Minimalist: Bathroom Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep. 3 | 00:14:33 | |
It’s time for another Minimalist Mini and this time, we’re spring cleaning the bathroom. Living with less makes life easier in so many ways, but it’s even more apparent in the bathroom. It simplifies your routines and clean-up schedules, giving you extra time to do more of what you want. | |||
| 09 Mar 2020 | 7 Ways Minimalism Brings Peace Into Your Life | 00:25:07 | |
Most people I know would LOVE to find a little more peace in their lives. Minimalism may not be the only answer, but it has significantly changed my life and has definitely added to my peace. There’s so much comfort in not only knowing your home is in order and not nagging at you to tidy up, but also to practice emotional minimalism and letting go of negativity. | |||
| 16 Mar 2020 | Minimalism Progress IS Perfection — Ep. 18 | 00:29:50 | |
Progress over perfection — I wish I would have practiced this a lot earlier in life. Instead, I focused on perfection and constant failures. As with any endeavor, we can get frustrated during our minimalist journey. Here, I discuss several ways we can improve our mindset and happily continue onward. | |||
| 19 Mar 2020 | How to Spring Clean like a Minimalist: Living Room Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep.4 | 00:16:09 | |
I’m back with another Spring Cleaning Minimalist Mini and this time, we’re guessing how much loose change you’ll find under your couch cushions. Taking a good look around your living room, I have a few tips for getting it nice and tidy with good vibes and functionality. | |||
| 23 Mar 2020 | Minimalism for the Family — Ep. 19 | 00:38:19 | |
Minimalism is a beautiful thing. Adding family into the mix can quickly make things a little more difficult, though. Hopefully, we’ve got some insights you can apply to the way you practice minimalism with your loved ones. | |||
| 26 Mar 2020 | How to Spring Clean like a Minimalist: Garage and Odd-Jobs Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep. 5 | 00:15:21 | |
In the last of this five-part series, we dive into how to spring clean the last of your home with purpose. I also give a list of several things I often overlook when I’m cleaning. I hope you find this series helpful and that your home is getting into your ideal order. | |||
| 30 Mar 2020 | Minimalism for Yourself, not Others — Ep. 20 | 00:38:43 | |
Minimalism is such an incredibly personal, individualistic practice. However, sometimes it’s difficult to remember that, which allows us to be influenced by outside sources when it comes to how or even IF we should practice minimalism. | |||
| 06 Apr 2020 | How to Stop Procrastinating: 5 Tips — Ep. 21 | 00:35:59 | |
Procrastinating used to be one of my favorite habits. Now, it makes me feel incredibly uncomfortable because I recognize the stress and lack of accomplishment it brings. I’m certainly not perfect at taking action in my life, but I’m much more aware and I’m getting better at not procrastinating all the time. | |||
| 09 Apr 2020 | Minimalism Requires Practice — Minimalist Mini #6 | 00:14:24 | |
Instant gratification sounds wonderful, but small, consistent steps bring life-changing habits. | |||
| 13 Apr 2020 | Four MORE Ways to Practice Simple Living — Ep. 22 | 00:34:55 | |
For me, Minimalism and Simple Living are interconnected. We practice both and they’re slowly becoming equally important because they compliment each other and our life goals so well. I’ve already done an episode (episode #5) on simple living practices, but it’s so important, I had to create another. | |||
| 20 Apr 2020 | How to Create a Minimalist Wardrobe — Ep. 23 | 00:47:05 | |
There are a lot of reasons to practice living with minimal clothing. In this episode, we offer some tips on how to accomplish a minimalist closet, as well as some of the pros of having fewer articles of clothing. | |||
| 27 Apr 2020 | 5 Ways Minimalism Can Save You Money — Ep. 24 | 00:30:32 | |
Minimalism affects so many different aspects of our lives, including our budget. Here are some ways we’ve saved money by practicing minimalism. | |||
| 23 Apr 2020 | Minimalist Home Schooling Tips — Minimalist Mini #7 | 00:23:07 | |
If you suddenly find yourself home schooling due to the Corona virus, this episode is for you. It’s also for you if you’ve been considering home schooling your kids and are looking for some insights into how others live this lifestyle before committing. Either way, I hope these tips are helpful for you! | |||
| 04 May 2020 | Why I Love Tiny House Living — Ep. 25 | 00:27:07 | |
There are so many things to love about minimalism. Living in a small space can be one of them. We’ve lived in all kinds of home sizes, but right now, we’re loving our tiny house on wheels. In this episode, I’ll tell you why. | |||
| 11 May 2020 | Minimalism, Heirlooms, and Collections: Ep. 26 | 00:27:40 | |
There have been plenty of times when I felt I couldn’t keep something simply because I was a minimalist. There’s more to minimalism than having as few items as possible, though. It’s about keeping the truly significant in your life, and that means you have to figure out when it’s a good time to hold on or let go. | |||
| 14 May 2020 | Emotional Minimalism Tip: Unplugging Social Media — Minimalist Mini Ep. 8 | 00:13:55 | |
Emotional Minimalism is something I’ve been practicing for years. Sometimes it’s difficult to keep our minds uncluttered and free from useless, painful, ruminating. The more I use my energy to focus on the positive and remove myself from situations that involve high stress, the better I feel and it’s incredible how much more I accomplish. | |||
| 18 May 2020 | Why I Practice Minimalism — Ep. 27 | 00:23:16 | |
For many years, I found myself practicing minimalism for the wrong reasons, or straying from minimalism because I didn’t understand its true purpose in my life. Now, I have a better understanding, and today I’m sharing what I’ve learned. | |||
| 25 May 2020 | Minimalist Hobbies — Ep. 28 | 00:23:45 | |
If you’ve been looking for some new hobbies to try out, but don’t want to get involved in anything that requires a lot of materials, I’m hoping this list will get you inspired. Some on my list are new-to-me hobbies, some are old, all are things I enjoy and am grateful are a part of my life. | |||
| 01 Jun 2020 | Minimalism and Healthy Eating — Ep. 29 | 00:21:26 | |
Once again, I’ve discovered that minimalism can apply to yet another aspect of my life — healthy eating. This week, I’m talking about four ways minimalism has helped me to eat better, feel better, lose weight and get back on track when there’s a lag in goodness going into my body. | |||
| 08 Jun 2020 | Imposter Syndrome and Minimalism — Ep. 30 | 00:23:45 | |
Nearly a decade ago, I gave up minimalism because of Imposter Syndrome. It made my life messy in many ways, but the worst part was that I gave in to feelings of inadequacy instead of the logical thoughts I had about finding my own kind of minimalism. I am so very thankful that I made better choices just a short way down the road, bringing me back to minimalism. It really is about finding YOUR kind of minimalism, being confident in practicing it, and knowing you’re on a unique adventure. | |||
| 15 Jun 2020 | 10 Things I Don’t Buy Anymore — Another List — Ep. 31 | 00:33:36 | |
There are so many things that I used to purchase that weren’t necessary! When I think back, sometimes I bought those items because I felt some sort of social obligation. I also would buy things without considering the non-monetary cost of owning those items. Now, I’m much more mindful about what I bring into our home and try to make sure that when I purchase something, it’s actually necessary or worth the cost and space if it’s more of a luxury item. | |||
| 21 Jun 2020 | How to Start Practicing Minimalism — Ep. 32 | 00:23:56 | |
If you’ve been enjoying the podcast or are new to it, but haven’t quite figured out where to start with minimalism, this is the podcast episode for you. I offer four steps I wish I would have started with when I first began practicing minimalism and I hope they help you on your minimalist journey. | |||
| 29 Jun 2020 | Minimalist Kitchen Tips — Ep. 33 | 00:26:57 | |
Like many people, I spend a LOT of time in the kitchen. I want my family to be well-fed and nourished, so — as difficult as it is some days — I put in the time. Having a well-organized menu, shopping list, and cupboards have helped me to be more efficient and make sure that my time is well-used. Whether you spend a lot or a little bit of time in the kitchen, I hope these tips help you to make yours a place you enjoy to be. | |||
| 06 Jul 2020 | Minimalism and the Power of Positive Thinking — Ep. 34 | 00:33:45 | |
There is so much power in positivity, I’ve made one of my life’s focuses attempting to surround myself with as much of it as possible. I’m happier, I get more done, and I personally feel I have more positive impact on others when I’m positive. Minimalism and positivity go hand in hand — removing negativity means making free spaces in our minds and homes so we can live our best lives. | |||
| 13 Jul 2020 | How to Create a Minimalist Budget — Ep. 35 | 00:47:38 | |
Budgeting with a minimalist mindset has totally changed the way I view money, budgeting, and using money as a tool, instead of something I simply want or need more of. I hope some of these tips can help you to harness the tool that money can be and empower you to have peace of mind and better use of your resources. | |||
| 20 Jul 2020 | 6 Tips for Making Mindful Purchases — Ep. 36 | 00:28:19 | |
As hard as I try to not make purchases, things wear out, or a tool becomes a necessity. I’ve learned to keep myself in check with these six tips, all of which have helped me and my family to bring in less and ensure that we actually love and utilize those few things we choose to purchase. I hope they help you, too, as you’re figuring out YOUR kind of minimalism. | |||
| 27 Jul 2020 | 7 Minimalist Cleaning Tips — Ep. 37 | 00:29:02 | |
I personally really dislike cleaning, but I LOVE having a clean house. Keeping things minimalist-minded when it comes to my cleaning routine has saved me hours of suffering and kept me on track when it comes to having a tidy home. My family and I all benefit and I’m happy I don’t have to spend extra minutes cleaning — some more bonuses of minimalistic practices. | |||
| 03 Aug 2020 | 6 Happiness Practices — Ep. 38 | 00:27:12 | |
Living in the PNW in the winter has its challenges, as does the normal stresses of life, so I’ve been doing my best to implement simple living, minimalism, and happiness practices that help me to be able to live my best life, no matter what’s going on around me. Today, I’m sharing 6 practices I’ve implemented into my life that allow me to feel more positive and have higher energy levels in my daily life. | |||
| 10 Aug 2020 | Minimalism and Goals: My July Law of Attraction Experiment — Ep. 39 | 00:35:07 | |
I learned about the Law of Attraction, Thoughts Become Things, and the Power of Positive Thinking nearly a decade ago, but I feel like I’m just now learning to harness the power of this kind of positivity, combined with knowing what I want, and also taking action. The final push for me giving these kinds of mindsets a try? Negativity was getting me nowhere. | |||
| 17 Aug 2020 | 4 Ways Minimalism Can Save You Money — Ep. 40 | 00:25:16 | |
The PRE-ORDER for How to be a Minimalist — A Beginner’s Guide is up! Click HERE to see the details. I sincerely hope you enjoy the book and thanks for supporting me/my family/my work! The ebook will be out September 1st, paperback will be out in the next month or two. | |||
| 24 Aug 2020 | Minimalism for Couples — Ep. 41 | 00:36:52 | |
The PRE-ORDER for How to be a Minimalist — A Beginner’s Guide is up! Click HERE to see the details. I sincerely hope you enjoy the book and thanks for supporting me/my family/my work! The ebook will be out September 1st, paperback will be out in the next month or two. Here’s the article I talk about on the show, 6 Surprising Ways to Communicate Better With Your Partner Instagram @howtobeaminimalist | |||
| 31 Aug 2020 | Minimalism and Frugality — Ep. 42 | 00:26:14 | |
Have you ever been torn between your minimalistic values and saving a clean piece of aluminum foil to use some other time? I’ve been there, for sure. I went from saving everything “in case I needed it”, to tossing everything after one use. In many ways, I’m really glad I went through this transformation because it ultimately led me to finding a balance between those two things. I now keep what I will use while also managing to have a very minimalist and frugal home. Instagram @howtobeaminimalist | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | Why I’m Grateful For Minimalism: A Short and Sweet Episode — Ep. 43 | 00:09:45 | |
You can now purchase my book, How to be a Minimalist — A Beginner’s Guide! Click HERE to see the details. I sincerely hope you enjoy the book and thanks for supporting me/my family/my work! The ebook is out now and the paperback will be out in the next month or two. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 14 Sep 2020 | Four Minimalist Wardrobe Tips for the Changing Weather Seasons — Ep. 44 | 00:23:02 | |
Ditching and donating when the weather seasons are changing is a great way to work on downsizing. Not only are you more easily able to see what you haven’t worn and can donate those pieces, but going through your clothing can help you to be more selective about what you bring in for the coming season. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 21 Sep 2020 | Four Quick Chores that Keep Your Home Tidy: Ep. 45 | 00:21:40 | |
If you’ve listened to this podcast even somewhat regularly, you’ll know that I hate cleaning. This is especially tedious for me when the mess has built up, so I’ve learned to not let that happen. Even if I can’t get to the bigger daily chores, these are the few things we do almost every single day to ensure our home stays pleasant and manageable. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 28 Sep 2020 | Minimalism in the Workspace — Ep. 46 | 00:26:57 | |
Whatever kind of work you do, in this episode I’m walking you through several ways you can bring minimalism to work. After all, many people spend almost as many hours doing their work as they spend on their personal lives. I hope these tips help you to have a more productive and peaceful workspace. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 05 Oct 2020 | 5 Ways Minimalism Can Make You Content — Ep. 47 | 00:20:04 | |
Our natural desire for growth and progression sometimes gets in the way of being content in life. Minimalism has helped me to focus on the important aspects of my life and balance my goals so that I can feel more content with the abundance I know I have. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 12 Oct 2020 | 10 Things I Regret Buying — Ep. 48 | 00:20:19 | |
The more I practice minimalism, the less stuff I purchase. I like to think it’s because I have bigger goals and desires which include having the time and space to enjoy my life and experiences. It hasn’t always been this way, though. Here are some of the pitfalls I’ve experienced in the past, some of which I still have to remind myself are a waste of money. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 19 Oct 2020 | How to Declutter: 5 Minimalist Tips — Ep. 49 | 00:20:19 | |
Minimalism encompasses a lot of things—often issues that come and go. Whether we’re talking about the physical or not-so-physical stuff, minimalism always seems to include decluttering and ditching things we don’t want in our lives. Here are some tips and questions you can ask yourself to make ditching and decluttering just a little easier. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 26 Oct 2020 | Things I Buy More of as a Minimalist — Ep. 50 | 00:24:19 | |
While it’s understandable that minimalists focus on what they do NOT want to spend their money on, it’s just as important to figure out what you WANT to spend your money and time on. In this episode, I talk about what I’m spending more time and resources on and why. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 02 Nov 2020 | Minimalism and Gifts — Ep. 51 | 00:21:16 | |
It’s that time of year when many people are considering gift-giving for various holidays. This is one of the trickiest times to be a minimalist, in my opinion. Not only is it quite possible to receive a gift that doesn’t quite fit with your minimalistic practices, it often happens that there’s a bit of an internal moral dilemma. It’s something I’ve struggled with and am finally getting more comfortable sorting out. Hopefully you can find some useful info in this episode about minimalism and gifts. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 09 Nov 2020 | 5 Daily Habits that can Improve Your Life — Ep. 52 | 00:24:17 | |
There are so many habits I’ve developed—good and bad— that have changed my life. While I can’t control everything (let’s face it—it’s nice to have control of even a few things), there are several things I try to do each day so that I can live my life to the fullest, enjoy those people that are most important to me, and work on goals and skills, which has become a huge part of my life. I still have bad habits, but I’m happy to slowly see the good ones winning more and more often. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 16 Nov 2020 | Minimalist Nightly Routine—Ep. 53 | 00:25:59 | |
While I have an episode on creating morning and nightly cleaning routines, this one doesn’t include much tidying up. In this episode, I talk about the things I do—or don’t do—in order to get ready for a great night of sleep. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||
| 23 Nov 2020 | How to be a Minimalist Q&A — Ep. 54 | 00:27:36 | |
In this episode, I do my best to answer some of your questions. I hope you enjoy and that they’re helpful! | |||
| 30 Nov 2020 | Minimalism and Intentional Living — Ep. 55 | 00:22:33 | |
Minimalism and Intentional Living just go hand in hand, In fact, I didn’t really understood minimalism until I began practicing Intentional Living. I hope you enjoy this episode! | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | Minimalist Mistakes — Ep. 56 | 00:19:26 | |
Today’s episode is all about my top three minimalist mistakes I’ve made and what I could have or wish I would have done differently. Thanks for listening. | |||
| 14 Dec 2020 | Digital Minimalism — Ep. 57 | 00:20:57 | |
Digital Minimalism is something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, but Cal Newport’s book, Digital Minimalism, has definitely helped me to figure out what I want to do about it. | |||
| 21 Dec 2020 | Hoarder to Minimalist (Featuring my Handsome Husband) — Ep. 58 | 00:43:57 | |
I used to be a bit of a hoarder. This episode is all about how I changed my ways and includes some tips that might help you to let go of the excess you really don’t want in your life. | |||
| 28 Dec 2020 | New Year’s Resolutions and How to Achieve Them — Ep. 59 | 00:30:57 | |
I’ve always loved making New Year’s Resolutions, but the older I get, the more important they’ve become. I hope you enjoy this episode and Happy New Year! | |||
| 04 Jan 2021 | 2020 Goal Round-Up + My 2021 Goals — Ep. 60 | 00:29:02 | |
I’ve always loved making New Year’s Resolutions/yearly goals. They help me to move forward and stay on track with where I want to go. Here’s what I accomplished in 2020, what I learned from 2020, and my 2021 goals. Thanks for hanging out with me! My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism | |||