S3 E2 Foundation Five - Surface Reset

S3 E2 Foundation Five - Surface Reset

Author: Angie Kikstra January 11, 2021 Duration: 4:23
The foundational concepts that I have built my signature clutter clearing process on. But these are quick excerpts of 5 minutes or less. I don’t like babbling to fill up time. Short, sweet and to the point. Just like me. If you’re tired of the concept “just focus on your own stuff” and you want your family to start decluttering. Try this instead.

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

The Cozy Minimalism Podcast
Podcast Episodes
S1-E11 - Furniture Arranging 101 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:43
In my real life, I’m a Real Estate Staging Consultant and Professional Organizer. I go through people’s homes (prior to listing for sale) and I give them recommendations on how to make the biggest impact in their home on…
S1-E10 - The Pillars of Cozy Minimalism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:29
In this episode, I’ve gone rouge. I didn’t follow the regular format and I went over my 5 minutes. But I give you the foundational pillars of Cozy Minimalism, so you can understand a bit more of why I do what I do.
S1-E9 - Sunk Costs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:51
Thinking you can recoup your money from your clutter is going to keep you stuck.
S1-E8 - Sentimental Clutter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:15
An introduction to sentimental clutter and how to effectively deal with it.
S1-E7 - Minimizing Based on Values [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:47
When we have defined our values, minimizing our stuff becomes easier. You can get the values list at www.cozyminimal.com/values
S1-E6 - Cozy in the Kitchen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:47
In this episode, I give you some ideas to inject some life into your kitchen. Make sure you check out my Instagram feed for examples of people doing this well.
S1-E4 - The Shift to Simplicity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:10
Today, we talk about the difference between being caught in the clutter cycle (of constantly decluttering) vs. choosing simplicity and a path to minimalism.
S1-E3 - Decluttering Burnout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:39
Today were going to talk about burn out and how to avoid it. I’ll tell you why we get burnt out and I’ll give you the number one solution to protect yourself from burn out. In your mission this week, I’ll give you simple…
S1-E2 - Staying Motivated [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:14
Today, we are are going to talk about how to stay motivated to minimize. I'm going to give you five tips to supercharge your motivation to minimize.