Practically Happy

Size matters, and when it comes to houses, I swim against the trend of bigger is better.

Over the last several years, I've come to realize that I love a smaller, more intentional space versus a big sprawl.

Today's guest, Shavonda Gardner, of sgstyleblog.com is my sister in the downsizing journey and small space living mindset. In this episode I share my story, some pros and cons of small space living, and interview Shavonda for her fresh, interesting perspective. 

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Growth and Engagement are both big buzz words in the blogging and social media world right now, but how to they relate to finding fulfillment in your real, everyday life? In this episode, Miranda shares the live presentation she delivered to 100+ women at the Thrive Blogger Conference in Austin, Texas. 

Sit back, close your eyes, and listen to this upbeat, energetic explanation of how you can reframe growth and engagement to life a bigger, more wonderful life.

Show Notes include the slides from the presentation and are available at livefreecreative.co/podcast

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Do you ever feel like things are just too much to handle? That feeling of overwhelm is very familiar to me, and in this episode I explore some idea surrounding overwhelm that have helped me reduce it's appearance in my life--even in very full seasons. 

Find my 6 tips and additional resources in todays episode!

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Have you felt the life-changing magic of decluttering? Or does the whole idea feel overwhelming? I believe we all could use some tidying, but are very different about what method might work. So, in this show I share ten ways to declutter your house, including a whole bunch of ideas with how to actually get them out (instead of still in bags and boxes in the back of the car!)

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We are all creative people, though sometimes we question or doubt our ability. Today's show about The Magic Of Creativity shares about how our minds actually grow and expand and change as we exercise our ability to create.

I share four ways to explore creativity more fully in your daily life, no matter the medium, as well as some thoughts about the process and the benefits. I believe we would all feel better every day if we made space to create rather than consume!

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What do you do when you aren't thinking about what to do? That is your baseline system. A passive way of thinking, acting, and being. What happens if you change the system ever so slightly? You change your life. 

In this episode I dive into several examples of successful systems and how to plan for them. It isn't always easy to create a new habit, but it is always worth it if it leads to positive development. 

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Growing a family is a journey that begins long before conception (or adoption, or surrogacy, or any other of the many ways it can actually happen.) My husband Dave joins me for another episode where we dive deep into our own experience with family planning, cultural and religious implications, and the ways we learned to be flexible along the way. We invite you to listen to our experience and share in our lessons. 

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You know those little, annoying problems or obstacles in life that never seem to go away? In this episode, I share a few from my own life, as well as the process I have begun using to find simple solutions. Rather than spend days or weeks worrying about something, I am getting right to the core and fixing it. Let me share how!

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Have you ever gotten to 5pm, looked at the clock and wondered what's for dinner? If you are like me, that feeling is draining, and brings out some bad eating habits in an otherwise intentional life (cue the Chick-Fil-A drive thru for the 3rd time this month...) 

In todays show, I share all of the steps behind the meal planning solution that has worked the best for our family. It is simple, easy, and very minimal. Listen and create a minimal meal plan that works for you and your family to reduce stress and increase satisfaction. 

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We are raised in a culture of achievement. Set a goal, meet it, feel a sense of accomplishment and success. What if we are completely missing the boat? What if we can feel the success and accomplishment all along the way towards the life we want to lead? In this episode, I share three myths about achievement, three truths about fulfillment, and some tips for living the life you love right now. 

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