How to be a Minimalist

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. Here’s the Fabled Podcast where I first heard about time in nature proven to lower cortisol levels...

Instant gratification sounds wonderful, but small, consistent steps bring life-changing habits. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published KatieCoughran.com Instagram @howtobeaminimalist — Josiah’s Instagram The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe! Your support of the sh...

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. Here are my top five tips that’ve changed my procrastinator ways, some of which I’m definit...

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. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published KatieCoughran....

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. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and bo...

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. My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published KatieCoughran.com Instagram...

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. Where you can find my clean Romantic Comedies, chapter books, freebies, and How to be a Minimalist book: KatieCoughran.com Katie’...

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. Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a M...

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. I hope you enjoy the episode and fi...

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. Happy Spring Cleaning! Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including Ho...

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! Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including...

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. Here’s my website where you can...

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. Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of...

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...

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. Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism — KatieCoughran.com Katie’s Instagram — Josiah’s Instagram Th...

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 o...

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. Here’s my website where you can...

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...

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 o...

My first guest episode welcomes my handsome husband for an open conversation about our possessions, stress, and minimalism in our marriage and lives. We haven’t always been minimalists, but my husband was the first to jump on the wagon and was a great example to me. Together, we’ve discovered how stressful STUFF can be and that we’d much rather have experiences than excess. Find the article we dis...

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. These things I list have freed up space, my time (since I don’t have to look after them), our finances — STUFF in general is expensive, people!! — and has reduc...

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. This way of thinking helps me to be excited for the beautiful moments I’ll have with my family and all the ways I can be productive in my creative work in the coming year. Thanks for listening a...

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. Link to my Website Link to my YouTube Channel Link to the MakeSpace Article Y...

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! Check out the Minimalist Challenge Video by clicking the link below: The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Chan...

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. Seri...