Tiny Ambitions: In Search of the Tiny Life

Today’s episode is all about my only goal for 2022. And my first financial goal ever at that! Mentioned links: New Year's Resolutions ArchivesHer First $100k contribute.to/tinyambitions @tinyambitionstinyambitionsblog@gmail.com http://www.herosongost.com/

Today’s episode is all about the holiday season and why I don't think you need another gift guide to help you find the perfect gift. Mentioned links: How to Survive the Holidays as a MinimalistKeep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsFollow me on Instagram: @tinyambitionsEmail me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.comTheme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/

Tap play for an audio thank you note! Thank you doesn't even begin to cover it, but that's where I'll start. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions Follow me on Instagram: @tinyambitions Email me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com Theme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/

Today’s episode is all about the time I forgot minimalism existed. Yep, you read that right. In 2021 (and late 2020), I kind of forgot that minimalism existed or was a thing. I made a lot of purchases that made my day-to-day life more enjoyable. A couple of years ago, I did a no-buy year. This year was basically the opposite of that. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsFollow me on Instagram: @tinyambitionsEmail me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.comTheme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/

Today’s episode is all about the second most stressful thing I did in the last year - sell our house during the pandemic. The short version is that we sold our first house privately, after one showing, in one day. The longer story is a bit more interesting and brought to light my perceptions about home ownership vs. renting. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions Follow me on Instagram: @tinyambitions Email me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com Theme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/

When my brother got sick last year, it pretty much instantly broke me. This episode is all about the sick leave I took to help me cope. And about how much I didn't know I needed it. TW: mental health & depression Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions Follow me on Instagram: @tinyambitions Email me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com

I'm back! And it feels so good. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions Follow me on Instagram: @tinyambitions Email me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com Theme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/

I sometimes catch myself thinking “how do I have so much stuff?”. And that’s after five years of (more or less) active decluttering, selling and intentional purchasing. Not to mention, a one-year shopping ban. Partly as a reminder for myself, but also in the hope that it will help you on your minimalist journey, let’s have a chat about how to come to terms with your stuff. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions Follow me on Instagram: @tinyambitions Email me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com

Minimalism is a pretty out-of-touch movement at the best of times, so my normal writing repertoire just hasn’t felt right since the incredible explosion of Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality in the wake of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. No matter how uncomfortable it is to admit, I am a very privileged white woman. Like a lot of people out there, I am now coming to terms with the fact that my “not racist” ness is not enough. I need to do more to be actively anti-racist. And I have to believe that my minimalist lifestyle has a role to play in that process. http://blackhealthalliance.ca/https://www.downiewenjack.ca/http://legacyofhope.ca/ Theme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/

As an unintended consequence of spending more time at home, I'm trying to use up what I have. From personal care products to repurposing clothes, I'm getting thrifty and crafty because of the global pandemic. Read more about my shopping ban: https://www.tinyambitions.com/category/shopping-ban/ Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions Follow me on Instagram: @tinyambitions Email me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com Theme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/

Tiny Bites is now the Tiny Ambitions podcast and I couldn't be more excited! Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions

What does Tiny Ambitions mean to me? You'll have to listen to find out. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions

Everything we hate about Marie Kondo, why we are terrible minimalists, and an exciting announcement! In the season finale of Tiny Bites, I'm chatting with my friend Elle and we're spilling the tea on all our bad habits, plus sharing our new project: re: terrible yoga, a new podcast about everything wrong with yoga today. I'm taking a break from Tiny Bites over the summer, see you in September! Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions Follow me on Instagram: @tinyambitions. Blog: tinyambitions.com

In part two of my conversation with Cait Flanders, we dig deeper into her upcoming book, some unintended consequences that can occur when we opt out of things, we discuss more about what it was like for Cait to be travelling while also wanting to be environmentally conscious (and what happens when that's not really an option) and what she's looking forward to most for the rest of the year. Email me your comments or questions at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com or comment over on the blog, tinyambitions.com. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions

In part one of two with Cait Flanders, we talk about The Year of Less, creating intentional relationships, stepping back from blogging, dealing with wanting to be more private, the concept of feedback and how to deal with it when you didn't ask for it, traveling and Cait's forthcoming book. Email me your comments or questions at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com or comment over on the blog, tinyambitions.com.

I'm answering your questions about minimalism, my education and what's next for me in this week's episode of Tiny Bites. If you have a question for me that I didn't answer, feel free to email me at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 46: Progressive Minimalism with Jennifer Taylor ChanThe One Thing That Changed How I Make Decisions Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions

I talk with Jennifer Taylor Chan about working smarter, not harder, food waste in South Korea and breaking up with Facebook. We also talk about the term she coined, 'Progressive Minimalism'. Jen is the author of the weekly newsletter Deliberate Discourse. Email me your comments or questions at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com or comment over on the blog, tinyambitions.com. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions

I'm talking to Penny from She Picks Up Pennies this week all about the minimalism movement, why Penny doesn't call herself a minimalist and why decluttering really does take a community. Penny, from the fantastic blog, She Picks Up Pennies blogs about everything from minimalism to personal finance, and everything in-between. https://shepicksuppennies.com/ I'd love to know how you feel about minimalism as a label - do you call yourself a minimalist? Where are you on your decluttering journey? As always, if you have a favourite blogger, or podcaster you think I should interview, let me know - I'm more than open to your suggestions! www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites45 Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitions

On this week's first-ever interview Tiny Bite, I'm thrilled to share that I'm talking to Michelle Summerfield, fellow blogger and Canadian behind The Simple Classy Life Blog. We're talking all about self-care which is something that Michelle has written about at length on her blog. I think that self-care is having a bit of a moment right now, which is both a good and bad thing. It's great that people are wanting to learn how they can take better care of themselves so don't burn out from their jobs or so they can be there for their families. The bad side of this is that there are lots of "answers" out there, especially in the Instagram and Pinterest fear that are trying to sell a self-care lifestyle. So in some ways, self-care has become another avenue for people to consume mindlessly. Beyond that, self care can feel like it's unattainable for people for a variety of reasons. People often feel like they're failing at doing it properly, or they don't even know where to get started and it can seem like it's just another thing you have to check off from your to do list. Michelle and I are diving face-first into sustainable self care. I hope you enjoy the conversation. https://www.tinyambitions.com/sustainable-self-care-michelle-summerfield

Is KonMari the complete opposite of minimalism? Or the other side of the same coin? In episode 43, I'm talking about the decluttering method/lifestyle brand taking the world by storm - KonMari. In case you don't have Netflix, or Twitter, Marie Kondo has a new show on Netflix - and people have all the feelings about it. I’m jumping on the bandwagon a little late in terms of talking about it, but that’s because I really wanted to take some time to collect my thoughts on it. Are you a Marie Kondo convert? Do you hate the Spark Joy method? What's your biggest barrier or obstacle when it comes to decluttering? Feel free to shoot me an email at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com or comment over on the blog. If you’re listening to this on Anchor, feel free to call in and let me know.