Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

In the month of August we'll be focusing on how Minimalism can apply to the work we do as moms and the educational choices we make for our kids (timely as we head towards "back to school season," which brings a change in routine for many of us). Today I talk to Erica Layne, founder of The Life on Purpose Movement, all about how to intentionally navigate Work at Home Mom Life + Simplifying Back to School Season and slow living with 3 kids. You'll hear us chatting about: -Our own work from home experiences -Erica's general rhythm as a work at home mom -Navigating mom guilt -"slow living" in busier seasons -Mindset in busier seasons -and more!   Links: Erica's Website Erica on Instagram Erica's book "The Minimalist Way" The podcast on instagram Free decluttering resource 2 Week Free Trial of Prepdish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking about The Phrase "The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side," and a recent run in I had on this mindset.  Through navigating these feelings in my own life, I realized there were three problems that get us in this mindset.  In today's episode, I present these three problems or "stories we're telling ourselves" and suggest new narratives to replace them and move past this mindset.  We talk about  1. The issue of wanting to run from tough circumstances or conflict 2. Comparison & Contentment 3. "finding" an elusive "calling or purpose" vs. finding purpose right where you're at. I can't wait to chat with you about this all, friend! I hope you enjoy the episode! Links: Journaling Companion to this Episode - Printable freebie to go through rewriting your narrative and navigating these feelings. Routines & Rhythms Online Course Find Desirae on Instagram (and all podcast updates) Podcast Community Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I chat with Dani about all kinds of things - including the beginning of her minimal-ish journey, slow living with 3 kids, grace + minimalism, and systems for decluttering toys! I know you're going to love this one! Grab your mug and let's get to it! ----- Links: Make Room - My Online Master Course - (discount price available til Sunday!) Dani on Instagram Minimalish on Instagram   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk a lot about aligning our days to our priorities and crafting our days around what matters. I believe this is key in living intentional, purposeful, happy days. But what happens when one of our priorities starts to fall to the back burner? This will inevitably happen as we're not perfect (and we shouldn't strive to be!). When it does happen, I believe it's important to reflect and re evaluate why this is happening and how we can move this thing that we claim is important to us back into focus. Again, it doesn't have to be perfect, but we do want to work towards purpose.  As I reflected on this myself, I realized there were three different reasons this was happening for me. Today I'm sharing these reasons and ways we can combat them and move whatever has fallen out of focus back to it's rightful place in our life.  ---- Links: Make Room - My Online Course to Help You Declutter Your Home and Move Towards Realistic Minimalism in Every Area of Your Life (Use code 20OFF for a limited discount.) Minimal-ish on Instagram Prepdish (2 Free Weeks of meal plans and grocery lists)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm coming to you to talk about rhythms and routines PLUS brining on my friend Abby Barstow to talk about systems! Rhythms, routines, and systems are types of structures that can help us create purpose and peace in our everyday life. I personally didn't think this was true until I tried it out and saw the life change that they brought for me.  I share my daily rhythm with you plus where to start when creating rhythms and routines and Abby chats all about her menu planning/ grocery shopping system and where to start when creating systems in your everyday life.  I hope you enjoy this super actionable episode! --- Simple, Purposeful Days Mini Course - Create and Implement Rhythms and Routines in your Everyday Life Systems Mama Blog Systems Mama on Instagram The Podcast Website The Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have the honor of sharing my interview with Courtney Carver on the podcast! We talked all about the concept of saying no, being less busy, and reclaiming your life. We talk about her journey with minimalism, Project 333 (simplifying your wardrobe) and her new book set to come out next year- you won't want to miss this conversation and her straightforward, actionable thoughts on the subjects we chat about! Links: Be More With Less Courtney Carver on Instagram Project 333 Soulful Simplicity ----- Free 2 week Trial with Prepdish Podcast Website Realistic Minimalism Step by Step Free Resource Podcast Instagram   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm chatting with Rachel Rainbolt of The Sage Family Podcast and Sage Parenting all about her passions - gentle parenting, family adventuring, and natural homeschooling. Rachel is a parenting coach & expert, mom of 3 and natural homeschooling mom, and I absolutely love her focus on family connectedness. We also discuss how minimalism and simplicity plays a role in her family life.    You can find Rachel at the following links: Sage Parenting Website Sage Parenting on Instagram Sage Family Podcast Other Links: Summer Writer's Bundle Minimal-ish on Instagram Minimal-ish Website Make Room Ebook (free guide to getting started with minimalism & intentional living) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hope you enjoy the second coffee date episode of minimal-ish (you can find coffee date episodes on the last Friday of each month! These episodes are more casual and I ask a set of questions that I use for each coffee date- questions you might ask a friend if you were on a coffee date! Today I'm talking to Adrienne Davis of The Little Minimalists, and we talk about all kinds of things- including simplifying your wardrobe and practical tips to start a lower waste lifestyle! Links: Adrienne on InstagramHttp://Instagram.com/thelittleminimalists     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I talk all about the slow living movement, what it means, and ways to move towards slowing down. I also go through some questions from listeners about slowing down with toddlers and slowing down even when our culture tells us to say yes to everything. I approach the idea of being less busy and why it is beneficial to say no. I also go through an exercise to help you actually begin moving towards slow, intentional days.  Links: Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner Your Intentional Summer FREE mini course on minimalism for your days and mindset shifts. The podcast on Instagram Podcast website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was one of the main concerns on a survey I put out a few weeks back: So many moms felt like they were always cleaning up after everyone, but their house was never clean.   Today I talk about that issue, a few steps to get through it, and a note on having time for the things you care about + the "martyrdom motherhood" narrative.  Check out episode 25 for some notes on cleaning and our mindset around cleaning.  Want to apply realistic minimalism to every area of your life? Check out the Make Room Master Course   Podcast on Instagram Podcast Website Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices