S1-E9 - Sunk Costs

S1-E9 - Sunk Costs

Author: Angie Kikstra September 23, 2018 Duration: 10:51
Thinking you can recoup your money from your clutter is going to keep you stuck.

Angie Kikstra hosts The Cozy Minimalism Podcast, a gentle conversation about shaping your living space into something that genuinely feels like a sanctuary. This isn't about stark, empty rooms or following strict trends, but rather finding a personal balance where your home is both beautiful and functional. Each episode explores how to thoughtfully edit your surroundings, focusing on the items you already own and truly love. You'll hear practical ideas for arranging your garden, organizing your rooms, and cultivating an atmosphere that encourages calm. The discussions move beyond mere decluttering to consider how our spaces can actively support our well-being, turning daily chores into moments of care rather than burdensome tasks. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting thoughtful advice from a friend who understands that a peaceful home is the foundation for a more relaxed life. It's for anyone who wants their environment to be a source of comfort and inspiration, a place where you can genuinely unwind and recharge without needing to constantly acquire more. Angie guides listeners toward creating a unique, intentional home that nurtures you every day.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 52

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Podcast Episodes
S3 E12 - The Flame and The Spark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:02
Getting too focused on the big and flashy before and afters will bog you down. Focus instead on the tiny spark. Cheer others tiny sparks. Let's start a revolution with this way of thinking on social media.
S3 E11 - Where To Start [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:02
Struggling at the verrrry beginning of your journey? Ugh, that really sucks, my friend. It can be a tough place to be in if you're spinning your wheels. I promise it gets easier! I give you some juicy tips to help you ou…
S3 E10 - Small Bathroom Solutions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:25
What happens when you have already minimized all the things in your tiny bathroom and you still can't use it? You focus on function and organizing. Shayla (a cozy minimalist community member) sent me this conundrum. I fi…
S3 E9 - Stuff Shuffling SOS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:37
Do you find you aren't decluttering but simply moving stuff from room to room or shelf to shelf? In this episode, I introduce you to a real life phase that is frustrating for lots of people: Stuff Shuffling. I give you t…
S3 E8 - Enabling People to Remain Cluttered? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:18
If you aren’t ready to let something go... DON’T. Some feedback I received from a lady that felt I was enabling people to stay cluttered. I address that today.
S3 E7 - Monotonous Meal Planning Getting You Down? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:53
Meal Planning tips to help you simplify what your cooking each day. If you want a deeper dive into my own meal planning process, which includes inventory of what we have and deciding which meals we eat, and even how to d…
S3 E6 - Helping Kids Clear Their Stuff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
I get asked this a lot! How do you help your kids clear their stuff. I’ll give you three general areas to focus on as well as some juicy tips to guide your kids without pulling out your hair or sneaking their stuff out i…
Fling It Friday - broken items [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:23
Built off a weekly post that I have done with our Facebook community for 5 years. Let’s tackle one small portion of your stuff and get you some momentum to move forward. Little by little - a little becomes a lot.
S2 - E11 Woahhhhh 2020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:29
I’m reflecting on my year. A little look inside what happened in our neck of the woods and why we left the home we loved and instead found our forever home in the middle of a crazy and uncertain time. I also leave you wi…
S3 E5 - The Importance of Valuing Your Stuff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:02
The extreme minimalists or elite minimalists might roll their eyes at this episode... but for the rest of you, this will be game changing for you and your journey to your own level of enough.