Free By Design

There are some things in our lives that fly under the minimalism radar. They do because they’re so common and so conventional. That doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t or can’t be minimized. Socks fall into that category, and on today’s episode I talk about how and why I’ve pared them back.

Bills, newspapers, sentimental love notes...all of it is paper. All of it builds up over time and you may find yourself buried in it and overwhelmed by it. On today’s episode I discuss paring back paper. I go into my simplified approach to minimizing paper and how I got stacks and stacks of paper pared down to one small folder.

Hypothetical thought exercises can be extremely helpful practices. They can help us to envision future possibilities for ourselves. In today’s episode I discuss a hypothetical scenario where I pare a single family home down to a light weight and minimal amount of possessions. Arriving at a point where all possessions can fit into just one bag.

Not only do I travel with just one small bag, but I live, full-time, out of just one small bag. On today’s episode I talk about what it’s like to live like this, and what it’s like to have all of my possessions fit into one laptop bag. There are definite pros and cons, but at the end of the episode I reveal my preference.

Sometimes we find ourselves saddled with commitments, energy drained, and with very little time. On today’s episode I’m back, neck deep in the topic of commitments. I cover off a few approaches that I use to help manage and, sometimes, minimize commitments.

There are so many different commitments that we deal with on a daily basis. How do we manage them? How do we prioritize what’s most essential? On today’s episode I dive deep into commitments. I discuss a few different types of commitments and how I’ve navigated them.

There are times when we need to prioritize what’s important. On today’s episode I de-prioritize the podcast to make time for family. To do so, I decided to show myself compassion and give myself some leniency. It’s okay. Don’t be afraid to show yourself compassion and be lenient with yourself. It’s all a part of loving yourself. And it’s a part of life.

We all find ourselves in a rut from time to time. The rut may be new, or it may be a well worn path from years of neglect. Either way, disruption can be a healthy way to get out of these ruts. On today’s episode I talk about how I use disruption and change to get out of my own ruts.

What am I gonna wear!? I can’t decide which pair of pants to wear. These are all questions I don’t ask myself. I don’t, because I have a pared back personal uniform. On today’s episode I talk about my personal uniform, the benefits I get from it, and some tips and tricks if you are looking to adopt a personal uniform or capsule wardrobe.

Our bodies are incredible. I love seeing what mine is capable of. On today’s episode I discuss the bodies radical ability to heal and I also dive deep into fasting. I get a lot of benefits from fasting and I discuss them on the episode. There are also negatives. I discuss them too. If you decide to fast be careful and be sure to consult a doctor before doing so. Be safe.