Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Today's episode piggy backs off of episode 212, our annual goal setting episode. Today we go over four other ways to set goals or just plan intentionally for 2024. We go over setting a word for the year, setting goals on a monthly or quarterly basis, a 24 in 24 list, and more.This episode is meant to spark ideas for your 2024 planning, and even if you're not a goal setter, I hope it helps you do some intentional reflecting and planning.Links:desiraeendres.com/goals for last week's worksheetFind Desirae on instagramPodcast WebsiteSponsor:Get a 75 dollar credit when you sponsor your job post on indeed at Indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each year on Minimal-ish we set a deep, meaningful goal to take us in to the next year. Today, we've got our goal setting episode and we start with reflection, determine what matters to us, list our values, and then set a goal based on our values.I have a worksheet to help guide you along in this process. Grab It at desiraeendres.com/goals.Other links:Find Desirae on InstagramGet Simple Morning ListsPodcast WebsiteSponsor:This episode is sponsored by CoPilot. Get a fitness plan that is personalized to you at go.mycopilot.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Cruze, author of the children's book, I'm Glad for What I Have, discusses teaching kids about contentment and gratitude. They share strategies and routines to cultivate these values as a family, including setting boundaries and experiential learning. They also emphasize the importance of conversations about comparing possessions, debt, and living below means. The podcast explores the impact of gratitude practices and a book that promotes happiness beyond material possessions through faith and God's love.

Today I have a Holiday Q&A to round out the last of the Quarterly Q&A episodes this year! I pulled a few of your questions from instagram, and talk about the following in this episode: How do you deal with the overwhelm of so much stuff coming in? What are your favorite traditions? How do you find rest during such a busy schedule What are some things you don't do for the holidays because of minimalism? This was a fun one to record, so I hope it you enjoy listening!You can grab the holiday decluttering challenge I mention at desiraeendres.com/holidaygift - you'll get a four day decluttering challenge, a clutterfree gift ideas list, and a list of links to holiday minimal-ish podcast episodes from this year and past years!Grab Your Minimal-ish HolidaysFollow Desirae on Instagram: @minimalish.desiraeSponsors:Apostrophe: Get your first visit for 5$ at desiraeendres.com/minimalish using code minimalish at checkout.Indeed: Get a 75$ credit when you sponsor your job post at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you a message that has been on my heart for a while now - we're talking all about the false promise of the perfectly tidy home and what actually matters more. How do we allow ourselves to rest when we've been so used to spinning our wheels to become "more minimal" or find the best systems for our home?We also talk about the cost of all the magic making during the holiday season, and I bring you a quick black friday pep talk.This episode is my holiday message to you! I hope you enjoy it and find yourself encouraged by it!Links:Your Minimal-ish HolidaysDesirae on InstagramSponsors:This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Go to betterhelp.com/minimalish to get 10% off your first month.Thank you to TN Dickinson's for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're getting back to basics and talking all things organization, with decluttering being an important step in the process. Janelle Williams is my guest today. She's a professional organizer, published author and speaker, and she really brings us mindset shifts when it comes to getting and STAYING organized.Today's episode will give you a deep why for inspiration along with steps to help you get started. This episode is perfect for beginners and those already in the midst of their journey. We also touch on having a less cluttered holiday season!Links:Janelle on InstagramJanelle's BookJanelle's websiteYour Minimal-ish HolidaysDesirae on InstagramSponsor:Get fit and feel your best - go to go.mycopilot.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the perfect episode to press play and do a 20-30 minute mini decluttering session along with me! We're talking about decluttering the toys, and I also go on a little rabbit trail and share my recent decluttering project with you: my entry way, which also included some toys.Like each Declutter with Me episode, I walk you through my own decluttering, and then I share some tips for your decluttering session. Today's episode is a special edition, because I actually read through Day 12 of Your Minimal-ish Holidays, my 30 day holiday guided journal. This is one of the six days of the decluttering challenge that is included in the journal, and it of course focuses on toys.I hope you enjoy today's shorter, yet actionable episode!If you want more on toys, here is an episode to listen to as you continue your decluttering journey: Decluttering WITH Your KidsLinks:Your Minimal-ish HolidaysDesirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteSponsors:Thanks to Indeed for sponsoring today's show! Get a 75$ job credit when you sponsor your job post at indeed.com/minimalish. Terms and Conditions Apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we get intentional about the way we give (and even receive) our gifts as we get closer to the holiday season? Today I'm talking about this topic with Rachael Classi, founder and CEO of Tiny Earth Toys. Rachael shares about Tiny Earth's toy rental subscription which is a great way to get intentional about what's under our trees, but we also talk about our own experiences with gift exchanges with extended family, the struggle of worrying our kids will disappointed when our gifts under the tree align with our values (aka, there's not a ton of them), and how we've tried new things and chosen to be more intentional throughout the years.I hope you come out of this episode with new ideas for gift giving in a way that won't stress you out and will align with your values this holiday season.You can also grab a copy of Your Intentional Holidays to help you out with planning this aspect of the holidays, among with making the entire season more intentional.Links:Tiny Earth ToysTiny Earth Toys on InstagramDesirae on InstagramYour Intentional HolidaysPodcast WebsiteSponsors:Today's episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/minimalish.Thank you to TN Dickinson's for being a sponsor of today's episode. You can find their products on Amazon and at major retailers including Walgreens, Walmart, Target, CVS, and Rite Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have Joey Odom, Cofounder of Aro, on the podcast to talk all about the importance of changing our habits with our phones. Many of us know our habits with picking up our phones and scrolling so often are harming us and our relationships in some way, but it can be difficult to change these habits. Joey brings plenty of research to this conversation to help us build a deep why for working towards real habit change in this area. We talk about practical tips for changing the habit in ourselves, but also in our older kids if they are struggling with their relationships with their phones as well.This conversation is full of hard truths, but also tons of grace. As parents, it's so important that we get intentional about our phone usage and create an example for our kids. I hope you'll listen in and be inspired and encouraged today in this extremely relevant topic.Links:Your Minimal-ish HolidaysAro WebsiteAro PodcastAro on InstagramDesirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteSponsors:This episode is sponsored by Better Help: Get 10% off your first episode at betterhelp.com/minimalishThanks to Factor for Sponsoring today's episode: Head to factormeals.com/minimalish50 and use code minimalish50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a hybrid episode: part solo episode/ part guest episode. I'm bringing you all of my tips for a minimal-ish postpartum, and I'm also bringing on a guest, Dr. Nicole Sparks, board certified OBGYN, to talk about simplifying postpartum care and her biggest tips for new moms.We go through the four pillars of Minimal-ish living and apply them to postpartum life in today's episode. If you're going through the postpartum period, or will be postpartum in the near future, I hope this episode brings you some helpful tips in what can be a difficult season!Links:TN Dickinson's Witch HazelDr. Nicole Sparks WebsiteDr. Sparks on InstagramDr. Sparks on TiktokDesirae on InstagramPodcast websiteGet a copy of Your Minimal-ish Holidays: A More Intentional Season in 30 Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices