Author: Katie Coughran

Author of Young Adult and Chapter Book fiction, consumer of fine chocolates and teas.

How to be a Minimalist Podcast: Episode 10. Minimalist Shopping Tips

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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 when you happen to have to go shopping. They’re habits I’ve been working on developing for years — some of which I admittedly still struggle with, but all of them have been helpful to me at one point or another.

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Links I talk about in this episode:

Click HERE for the link to the new keyboard I’m in love with — just in case you’re curious after my ranting (affiliate link — supports the show at no cost to you)

The How to be a Minimalist Youtube Channel

Simple Victoria’s video I talked about

My Patreon page — your support means so much!

Episode 9. Using Minimalism to Minimize Stress

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It’s that time of the week again and this time, I’ve got a guest. Listen as my husband and I get real about our stuff, the way it’s stressed us out, and how minimalism has helped.

You can listen to the podcast by clicking the play button below:

OR, head to the podcast website to find it on your app of choice by CLICKING HERE

Due to a whole lot of RV renovation projects, the Minimalist Challenge won’t be posted until I have time to edit the video. In the meantime, feel free to check out my other Minimalist Challenge YouTube videos by CLICKING HERE

Find the article from SimplyLiveandCo by clicking HERE

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Podcast Episode 8. 10 Things I don’t Buy Anymore

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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, though, 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 reduced my stress. I hope this list gives you some ideas of things you might be ready to stop purchasing, too.

Give it a listen by clicking the play button below:

And you can watch me take on my own minimalist challenge and review some silicone straws we purchased by clicking below:

https://youtu.be/hXOuqpUQGm0

If you’re interested in the straws, you can check them out by CLICKING HERE. We love them! (Note: this is an affiliate link, which means you support this website at no cost to you. Thank you!)

You can check out the article I talked about from Megan Livingstone RIGHT HERE

Find my Minimalist Challenges by CLICKING HERE

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Episode 7. Lessons and Accomplishments of 2019

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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 and allowing me to be a part of your life this year! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.

Listen to the latest podcast episode by clicking the play button below:

Also, check out my take on Minimalist Challenge #7 by hitting the play button below. If you want to take the challenge, reflect on 2019 in a way that highlights lessons learned and accomplishments in a positive instead of negative light.

If you want to hang out on Instagram, CLICK HERE

Check out the Minimalist Challenge on my YouTube Channel HERE

Hal Elrod’s “The Miracle Morning”

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Podcast Episode 6. Letting Go

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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.

You can listen to the episode by clicking the play button below:

And you can also watch me take on the Minimalist Channel by clicking the play button below:

And, just because, here are a couple of other links!

Link to my Instagram

Link to my YouTube Channel

Link to the MakeSpace Article

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How to be a Minimalist Podcast Episode #5 — Four Ways to Practice Simple Living

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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!

You can have a listen by clicking below:

You can also watch me take on the Minimalist Challenge by clicking the play button below:

Here are some things I talked about on the podcast:

I loved this article — 8 Key Lessons for Living a Simple Life — from ZenHabits.net

Clean My Space — This is the video I mentioned that talked about removing everything from your surfaces. It starts at about the 7:05 mark.

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How to be a Minimalist Episode #4 — How to Create Goals

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New Episode Out

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.

Click the play button below to have a listen:

You can also check out my new YouTube video by hitting play below. This time, I’m taking on my own challenge to create some goals.

Thanks for being here, my friends. There are a lot of other podcasts you could be listening to, but I appreciate you listening to mine!

Links from stuff I talk about in the episode (non-affiliated):

Brené Brown’s book, Daring Greatly

The How to be a Minimalist YouTube channel

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How to be a Minimalist Episode #3

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How to be a Minimalist Podcast Episode 3. Defining Your WHYS

It’s pretty hard to stick to anything if we don’t have a true understanding of WHY we’re trying to change a habit to transform our lives. Old habits die hard, and it’s easy to cave into the reasoning that suggests you don’t REALLY want to change.

Defining my whys in any goal has helped me to progress faster than anything else. It’s pretty incredible. You don’t have to read my thoughts on the topic, though! Listen to the podcast episode by hitting the play button below:

And feel free to check out the YouTube video of me taking on my own Minimalist Challenge by hitting the play button below

Article I mention in the podcast: Mid-Life Minimalist

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How to be a Minimalist Episode 2. How to Keep the Holidays Simple, yet Meaningful

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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.

I love the holidays from Halloween through to the New Year, but more and more often, I hear from people that they don’t like the month of December. And it’s because it stresses them out.

While I thoroughly enjoy the holiday season, I’ve certainly felt that stress before. However, I didn’t want that lovely time of year to be ruined, and so, I decided to do something about it. I hope my tips and tricks can help you to have a beautiful holiday season!

Click the PLAY button below to listen to Episode 2. How to Keep the Holidays Simple, yet Meaningful

You can also watch me take on Minimalist Challenge #2 to see how I deal with creating a Meaningful VS Stressful list of Christmas activities. Some stuff will go on our calendar, other activities won’t make the cut. Watch the YouTube Video HERE

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Welcome to the How to be a Minimalist Podcast and YouTube Channel

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How to be a Minimalist banner

I didn’t know that writing How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism was just the beginning. And yet, the more I thought about it, the more I realized just how extremely passionate I was about living an experience-based life and writing a book series wasn’t enough. I knew there were endless possibilities of ways I could share with others what I’d learned.

Two years ago, I decided I wanted to create a podcast, and a year after that, I decided I’d better create a YouTube Channel to go with it. It wasn’t until 2019 that I decided I was going to turn those dreams into a reality and purchased a mic.

Whether you consider yourself a minimalist or not, I hope you take a look at my YouTube channel and have a listen to the podcast. Why? Because I think we’re all hoping to find paths to a more meaningful and experience-based life.

Have a listen to How to be a Minimalist Episode 1. The Introduction Episode right HERE or by clicking the play button below:

You can also watch me take on my own Minimalist Challenge #1 by CLICKING HERE or hitting the play button below:

Want day-to-day-type of updates? Follow me on Instagram @HowtobeaMinimalist

Supporting me with likes, subscribing, and sharing are all absolutely appreciated and make my day! You might also consider becoming a patron. Thanks so much!

Remember — it’s all about the experiences, not the STUFF.

I respect your privacy and will never sell your information. You can find my Privacy Policy here.