"Settle on Unsettlement"
Added 2019-05-30 12:05:01 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss simple families, minimalist parenting, and traveling with a family with author and podcaster Denaye Barahona, and they answer the following questions:
How do I manage my children’s toys and clothes when they have too many and they’re reluctant to part with them? (02:33)
How do I ensure my pets’ needs are met when traveling with them long-term? (19:50)
How can my parents and I live together peacefully when our values and beliefs are diametrically opposed? (26:28)
How do I consistently minimize the contents of shared living spaces when my roommates don’t oppose, yet don’t assist? (1:00:45)
How do I best address pressure from family members regarding my life decisions? (1:08:16)
LINKS
Article: Excess Toys May Cause Decision Fatigue
Book: Digital Minimalism
Book: Simple Happy Parenting
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Facebook: Simple Families
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Listen: Launching Rockets
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Website: Jordan Moore
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MAXIMS
“Anything you want is different than everything you want.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“The discontent also settles in when we settle.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“If your children see you stand up for what’s important to you, and stand up for your values, they'll do the same as they grow.” —Denaye Barahona
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 182.
Comments
I cracked up over the Cedar Point commentary. I grew up in Milan - teeny tiny village south of Sandusky and about 15 minutes away from CP. I think there’s a level of craziness that comes with the territory. It’s so crowded to begin with (unless you go at the very beginning or very end of the season) that you have to be crazy just to put up with the crowds and lines, etc. Then there is the crazy stuff that happens in general because people are acting dumb and doing dumb things. I didn’t go much, but was amongst those that tended to stay away from Sandusky during the season because it was just so busy, but put in two seasons working the park - which was more than enough for my introverted self.
Sherlyn Paterson - ShezPlusCats
2019-06-03 14:37:51 +0000 UTCThis was a great episode! I'm a mom of 4 boys (10, 6, 6 & 2). Two things came to mind while I was listening. First, a general observation (especially with the twins)-- Not all kids are created equal! One of my twins holds on to EVERYTHING and has a hard time donating. My other kids, have no problem doing so, and are completely unaffected. My second thought was a suggestion that came to mind --- For toys, I have 6 "busy boxes". I take out a box when my kids (usually my youngest) needs a distraction while I'm cooking dinner, or on a call, etc. The boxes are small, and contain about 5 toys. But the rotation keeps them exciting and new-- and every time a new items comes in the house I replace it with an unused toy, so the boxes are forever changing. I hope to have 0 of them, in the next year or so ;-)
Jessica Gurecki
2019-06-02 21:39:08 +0000 UTC
