How to be a Minimalist
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Four Quick Chores that Keep Your Home Tidy: Ep. 45
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Four Minimalist Wardrobe Tips for the Changing Weather Seasons — Ep. 44
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Why I’m Grateful For Minimalism: A Short and Sweet Episode — Ep. 43
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Minimalism and Frugality — Ep. 42
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Minimalism for Couples — Ep. 41
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
4 Ways Minimalism Can Save You Money — Ep. 40
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Minimalism and Goals: My July Law of Attraction Experiment — Ep. 39
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
6 Happiness Practices — Ep. 38
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, mini...
7 Minimalist Cleaning Tips — Ep. 37
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
6 Tips for Making Mindful Purchases — Ep. 36
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, al...
How to Create a Minimalist Budget — Ep. 35
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Minimalism and the Power of Positive Thinking — Ep. 34
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 happi...
Minimalist Kitchen Tips — Ep. 33
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pu...
How to Start Practicing Minimalism — Ep. 32
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
10 Things I Don’t Buy Anymore — Another List — Ep. 31
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Imposter Syndrome and Minimalism — Ep. 30
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Minimalism and Healthy Eating — Ep. 29
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Minimalist Hobbies — Ep. 28
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why I Practice Minimalism — Ep. 27
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For many years, I found myself practicing minimalism for the wrong reasons, or straying from minimalism because I didn’t understand its true purpose...
Emotional Minimalism Tip: Unplugging Social Media — Minimalist Mini Ep. 8
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional Minimalism is something I’ve been practicing for years. Sometimes it’s difficult to keep our minds uncluttered and free from useless, pa...
Minimalism, Heirlooms, and Collections: Ep. 26
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why I Love Tiny House Living — Ep. 25
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
5 Ways Minimalism Can Save You Money — Ep. 24
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Minimalism affects so many different aspects of our lives, including our budget. Here are some ways we’ve saved money by practicing minimalism.My la...
Minimalist Home Schooling Tips — Minimalist Mini #7
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
How to Create a Minimalist Wardrobe — Ep. 23
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Four MORE Ways to Practice Simple Living — Ep. 22
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For me, Minimalism and Simple Living are interconnected. We practice both and they’re slowly becoming equally important because they compliment each...
Minimalism Requires Practice — Minimalist Mini #6
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Instant gratification sounds wonderful, but small, consistent steps bring life-changing habits.My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR...
How to Stop Procrastinating: 5 Tips — Ep. 21
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Procrastinating used to be one of my favorite habits. Now, it makes me feel incredibly uncomfortable because I recognize the stress and lack of accomp...
Minimalism for Yourself, not Others — Ep. 20
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Minimalism is such an incredibly personal, individualistic practice. However, sometimes it’s difficult to remember that, which allows us to be influ...
How to Spring Clean like a Minimalist: Garage and Odd-Jobs Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep. 5
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ofte...
Minimalism for the Family — Ep. 19
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Minimalism is a beautiful thing. Adding family into the mix can quickly make things a little more difficult, though. Hopefully, we’ve got some insig...
How to Spring Clean like a Minimalist: Living Room Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep.4
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Minimalism Progress IS Perfection — Ep. 18
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
7 Ways Minimalism Brings Peace Into Your Life
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
How to Spring Clean like a Minimalist: Bathroom Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep. 3
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
What I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Became a Minimalist — Ep. 16
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Spring Clean Like a Minimalist: Bedroom Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep. 2
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stuff You Can Borrow or Rent: Ep. 15
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pur...
How to Spring Clean Like a Minimalist: Kitchen Edition — Minimalist Mini Episode #1
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Organization VS Minimalism: Ep. 14
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
Self Care for Men and Women — Episode 13
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Create a Morning and Nightly Routine: Episode 12
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Episode 11. Rejecting Conformity
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Episode 10. Minimalist Shopping Tips
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Episode 9. Using Minimalism to Minimize Stress
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My first guest episode welcomes my handsome husband for an open conversation about our possessions, stress, and minimalism in our marriage and lives. ...
Episode 8. 10 things I don’t Buy Anymore
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. A...
Episode 7. Lessons and Accomplishments of 2019
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 6. Letting Go
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Episode 5. Four Ways to Practice Simple Living
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 4. How to Create Goals — Not Your Mama’s New Year’s Resolutions
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love getting stuff done and that beautiful feeling of accomplishment, but cringe when you hear the words, “New Year’s Resolution,” or “...
Episode 3. Defining Your Whys
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 2. How to Keep the Holidays Simple, yet Meaningful
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 1. The Introduction Episode
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 j...