The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has recently been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). In this one-on-one discussion, Kelly and Lauren talk about how their lives have changed over the past week and share their thoughts on how to stay calm and be mindful during this challenging time.  Do your research, plan ahead, stay calm, take time to reflect, and keep your environment clean. Together they share informative headlines and discuss practical ways that you can protect yourself and your community.   Helpful Links <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/" target="_blank">CDC.gov | Centres for Disease Control & Prevention</a> <a href="https://www.who.int/" target="_blank">WHO | The World Health Organization</a> The Minimalist's Lastest Post <a href="https://www.theminimalists.com/coronavirus/" target="_blank">The Minimalists “Let's Talk About The Coronavirus”</a>

The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has recently been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). In this one-on-one discussion, Kelly and Lauren talk about how their lives have changed over the past week and share their thoughts on how to stay calm and be mindful during this challenging time.  Do your research, plan ahead, stay calm, take time to reflect, and keep your environment clean. Together they share informative headlines and discuss practical ways that you can protect yourself and your community.   Helpful Links CDC.gov | Centres for Disease Control & Prevention WHO | The World Health Organization The Minimalist's Lastest Post The Minimalists “Let's Talk About The Coronavirus”

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Reflections on the Coronavirus Pandemic

We all worry sometimes, and we have all experienced anxiety at some point in our lives, but thankfully there are simple ways we can deal with it naturally. Kelly chats with special guest, Julian Brass, the author of the international best-selling book, “<a href="https://julianbrass.com/" target="_blank">Own Your Anxiety: 99 simple ways to channel your secret edge</a>." You will learn to see anxiety as a positive force and learn how to deal with it naturally by adopting mindful lifestyle habits such a holistic wellness and positive psychology. Be inspired to apply some of Julian's actionable strategies to help you improve your health and ultimately own your anxiety.   <a href="https://julianbrass.com/" target="_blank">JulianBrass.com</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Own-Your-Anxiety-Simple-Channel/dp/1989025625/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu4PgieP65wIVx5yzCh3Yjgm6EAAYASAAEgJxafD_BwE&hvadid=372608170793&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001087&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=736127168592454755&hvtargid=aud-854277239427%3Akwd-624726601564&hydadcr=13727_9572562&keywords=julian+brass&qid=1583117186&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Own Your Anxiety</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julianbrass/" target="_blank">Follow Julian on Instagram</a>

We all worry sometimes, and we have all experienced anxiety at some point in our lives, but thankfully there are simple ways we can deal with it naturally. Kelly chats with special guest, Julian Brass, the author of the international best-selling book, “Own Your Anxiety: 99 simple ways to channel your secret edge." You will learn to see anxiety as a positive force and learn how to deal with it naturally by adopting mindful lifestyle habits such a holistic wellness and positive psychology. Be inspired to apply some of Julian's actionable strategies to help you improve your health and ultimately own your anxiety.   JulianBrass.com Own Your Anxiety Follow Julian on Instagram

Own Your Anxiety with Julian Brass

Kelly shares her recent interview on the Blessed For Success Podcast with host Tanveer Mostafa. Together they discuss how the minimalist lifestyle can help you live a more meaningful life.  For Kelly, living with less has helped her feel a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. Be inspired to understand the minimalist lifestyle as an opportunity to not only clear the clutter from your life, but a pathway to strengthen your connection to yourself and with others. Mentions <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blessed-for-success/id1495762327" target="_blank">Blessed For Success Podcast</a> <a href="https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/" target="_blank">Project 333 by Courtney Carver</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Doesnt-Have-Be-Crazy-Work/dp/0062874780" target="_blank">It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried</a>

Kelly shares her recent interview on the Blessed For Success Podcast with host Tanveer Mostafa. Together they discuss how the minimalist lifestyle can help you live a more meaningful life.  For Kelly, living with less has helped her feel a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. Be inspired to understand the minimalist lifestyle as an opportunity to not only clear the clutter from your life, but a pathway to strengthen your connection to yourself and with others. Mentions Blessed For Success Podcast Project 333 by Courtney Carver It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried

Live a Meaningful Life: Kelly's Interview with Tanveer Mostafa

Be inspired to adopt The Bullet Journal Method to organize your priorities and execute on the things that are most meaningful to you. Kelly shares her excitement for bullet journaling as it’s become her daily practice to stay focused, balance her priorities, and manage her goals. You will learn how The Bullet Journal Method can help you declutter your mind, manage distractions, improve your productivity, create space for reflection, and refine your responsibilities to the things that are important and valuable to you.  Kelly is joined by technology analyst, Mac Whale, a Ph.D. and MIT alumnus who is highly experienced with The Bullet Journal Method. Together they explore the many facets of bullet journaling and share their lessons and greatest rewards.   Key Links <a href="https://bulletjournal.com/" target="_blank">Start Here: How to Bullet Journal</a> <a href="https://bulletjournal.com/pages/book" target="_blank">Main Website: Bullet Journal</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Journal-Method-Present-Design/dp/0525533338/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1529890642&sr=8-1&keywords=the+bullet+journal+method&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebulletjournal-20&linkId=19c1d645469f75139a3e1e825c9fed35" target="_blank">Book: The Bullet Journal Method</a>

Be inspired to adopt The Bullet Journal Method to organize your priorities and execute on the things that are most meaningful to you. Kelly shares her excitement for bullet journaling as it’s become her daily practice to stay focused, balance her priorities, and manage her goals. You will learn how The Bullet Journal Method can help you declutter your mind, manage distractions, improve your productivity, create space for reflection, and refine your responsibilities to the things that are important and valuable to you.  Kelly is joined by technology analyst, Mac Whale, a Ph.D. and MIT alumnus who is highly experienced with The Bullet Journal Method. Together they explore the many facets of bullet journaling and share their lessons and greatest rewards.   Key Links Start Here: How to Bullet Journal Main Website: Bullet Journal Book: The Bullet Journal Method

The Bullet Journal Method with Mac Whale

The Millennial Minimalists' share a quick update about their plan for 2020! Kelly explains that they will be stepping back for the month of January to plan for the months ahead and taking space throughout the year to balance all of life's priorities. Moving forward, Kelly and Lauren will be sharing exciting interviews and one-on-one discussions with you every 3 weeks on Monday mornings, beginning February 3rd, 2020! They close by giving thanks to YOU (and all of their listeners) for your ongoing support and engagement and wishing you a great start to the new year! Please stay tuned!

The Millennial Minimalists' share a quick update about their plan for 2020! Kelly explains that they will be stepping back for the month of January to plan for the months ahead and taking space throughout the year to balance all of life's priorities. Moving forward, Kelly and Lauren will be sharing exciting interviews and one-on-one discussions with you every 3 weeks on Monday mornings, beginning February 3rd, 2020! They close by giving thanks to YOU (and all of their listeners) for your ongoing support and engagement and wishing you a great start to the new year! Please stay tuned!

Millennial Minimalists Podcast Update

As part of wrapping up 2019, Kelly and Lauren reflect on their minimalist lifestyle wins and share their minimalist lessons and professional goals for 2020. Together they continue to inspire you to see minimalism as a simple, intentional lifestyle that can help you embrace your authentic self and design your best life.  Mentions: Minimalist Luggage: <a href="https://www.monos.com/?rfsn=3445117.234566" target="_blank">Monos </a>Clean Beauty: <a href="https://www.lashluxury.ca/?rfsn=3470810.c0052f" target="_blank">Lash Luxury Eyelash Serum</a>

As part of wrapping up 2019, Kelly and Lauren reflect on their minimalist lifestyle wins and share their minimalist lessons and professional goals for 2020. Together they continue to inspire you to see minimalism as a simple, intentional lifestyle that can help you embrace your authentic self and design your best life.  Mentions: Minimalist Luggage: MonosClean Beauty: Lash Luxury Eyelash Serum

Year-End Wrap-Up & Minimalist Tips for 2020

Get ready for a fun and engaging conversation about how the Millennial Minimalists podcast came to be. Kelly and Lauren are interviewed by podcaster Marc Champagne, the host of Behind the Human. They reflect on mental minimalism and share their tips on how to declutter and organize your thoughts, especially over the busy holiday season. Recorded in a festive podcast studio in the Canadian Tire Christmas House (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ctchristmas/?hl=en">#CTChristmas</a>), Kelly and Lauren close by sharing thoughts on how to design a lighter, simpler, more meaningful holiday.   Mentioned: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/behind-the-human-with-marc-champagne/id1342231432" target="_blank">Behind The Human Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trashisfortossers/?hl=en" target="_blank">Lauren Singer</a>   Related Episodes: <a href="https://millennialminimalists.podbean.com/e/mental-minimalism/" target="_blank">Mental Minimalism with Marc Champagne</a> <a href="https://millennialminimalists.podbean.com/e/the-gift-of-20-things-that-arent-things/" target="_blank">The Gift of 20 Things (That Aren’t Things)</a>

Get ready for a fun and engaging conversation about how the Millennial Minimalists podcast came to be. Kelly and Lauren are interviewed by podcaster Marc Champagne, the host of Behind the Human. They reflect on mental minimalism and share their tips on how to declutter and organize your thoughts, especially over the busy holiday season. Recorded in a festive podcast studio in the Canadian Tire Christmas House (#CTChristmas), Kelly and Lauren close by sharing thoughts on how to design a lighter, simpler, more meaningful holiday.   Mentioned: Behind The Human Podcast Lauren Singer   Related Episodes: Mental Minimalism with Marc Champagne The Gift of 20 Things (That Aren’t Things)

Our Minimalist Story with Marc Champagne

Kelly and Lauren discuss how minimalism is not perfectionism.  Together they reflect on their wins and challenges when it comes to each living more sustainably, decluttering their mental clutter, and being intentional when it comes to buying new things. They also share their thoughts on Marie Kondo’s new store, KonMari.com! Topics discussed: living with less waste, reducing your carbon footprint, creating space for mental fitness, managing money with intention, making intentional purchases.   Kelly’s intentional purchase: <a href="https://www.monos.com/?rfsn=3445117.234566">Monos Travel Luggage</a> (If you "need" one, use code MM5 for % off at checkout) Holiday Episodes You Should Listen to: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holidays-consumerism/id1432155616?i=1000425927145">Holidays and Consumerism</a> – Kelly and Lauren share tips on how to be intentional when it comes to both gift giving and receiving and how to avoid unnecessary material temptations. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gift-of-20-things-that-arent-things/id1432155616?i=1000426418051">The Gift of 20 Things (That Aren’t Things)</a> – To celebrate the holidays, Kelly and Lauren exchange 20 things they have learned from each other since starting Millennial Minimalists. It’s a fun, priceless discussion.

Kelly and Lauren discuss how minimalism is not perfectionism.  Together they reflect on their wins and challenges when it comes to each living more sustainably, decluttering their mental clutter, and being intentional when it comes to buying new things. They also share their thoughts on Marie Kondo’s new store, KonMari.com! Topics discussed: living with less waste, reducing your carbon footprint, creating space for mental fitness, managing money with intention, making intentional purchases.   Kelly’s intentional purchase: Monos Travel Luggage (If you "need" one, use code MM5 for % off at checkout) Holiday Episodes You Should Listen to: Holidays and Consumerism – Kelly and Lauren share tips on how to be intentional when it comes to both gift giving and receiving and how to avoid unnecessary material temptations. The Gift of 20 Things (That Aren’t Things) – To celebrate the holidays, Kelly and Lauren exchange 20 things they have learned from each other since starting Millennial Minimalists. It’s a fun, priceless discussion.    

Imperfect Minimalism

Learn how to design a conscious closet that you can feel proud of! Kelly and Lauren speak with the brand manager behind the sustainable and ethical clothing brand, Boody Eco-wear.  Boody is amongst a leading group of growing slow fashion brands that are dedicated to responsible practices. As we become increasingly conscious about how our clothes are manufactured, brands like Boody are helping us make a difference for the future of our planet and the people involved in the making of our clothes. Be inspired to invest in high quality, responsible brands that help you reduce your carbon footprint and approach fashion in an ethical way. <a style="color:#000000;" href="https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1439381&u=2233589&m=92549&urllink=&afftrack=0">Boody Eco-wear Website</a> PROMO: Use code “millennial” at checkout for 20% off your order

Learn how to design a conscious closet that you can feel proud of! Kelly and Lauren speak with the brand manager behind the sustainable and ethical clothing brand, Boody Eco-wear.  Boody is amongst a leading group of growing slow fashion brands that are dedicated to responsible practices. As we become increasingly conscious about how our clothes are manufactured, brands like Boody are helping us make a difference for the future of our planet and the people involved in the making of our clothes. Be inspired to invest in high quality, responsible brands that help you reduce your carbon footprint and approach fashion in an ethical way. Boody Eco-wear Website PROMO: Use code “millennial” at checkout for 20% off your order

Build a Conscious Closet

Learn how to live more sustainably today by starting with one small act.  Kelly and Lauren are interviewed by a podcaster with a great sustainable mission. Host Amy Powell at The Attainable Podcast inspires us to adopt sustainable habits to help our planet today and for generations to come.  In their discussion, you will learn how to be more mindful of the environment and how living sustainably is a natural component of a minimalist lifestyle.  The minimalist lifestyle is about being kind to ourselves and to the environment. <a href="https://www.attainable-af.com/"> </a><a href="https://www.attainable-af.com/" target="_blank">Amy Powell </a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-attainable-podcast/id1480739614?ign-mpt=uo%3D4" target="_blank">The Attainable Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2018/was-2018-the-year-of-the-influential-sustainable-consumer/" target="_blank">Nielson Report </a>

Learn how to live more sustainably today by starting with one small act.  Kelly and Lauren are interviewed by a podcaster with a great sustainable mission. Host Amy Powell at The Attainable Podcast inspires us to adopt sustainable habits to help our planet today and for generations to come.  In their discussion, you will learn how to be more mindful of the environment and how living sustainably is a natural component of a minimalist lifestyle.  The minimalist lifestyle is about being kind to ourselves and to the environment. Amy Powell  The Attainable Podcast Nielson Report 

Live Sustainably Now

Be inspired to plan your next trip with intention by leaning into your preferences and goals. Kelly and Lauren speak with special guest, Megan Anderluh, the editor of Moon Travel Guides about how to design your ideal vacation. They discuss how to experience new cities as an explorer rather than a tourist, and the benefits of taking in local spots rather than packing your days.  Learn how to design a trip where you can experience more and still make time to relax and wander. <a href="https://www.moon.com/">Moon Travel Guides</a>

Be inspired to plan your next trip with intention by leaning into your preferences and goals. Kelly and Lauren speak with special guest, Megan Anderluh, the editor of Moon Travel Guides about how to design your ideal vacation. They discuss how to experience new cities as an explorer rather than a tourist, and the benefits of taking in local spots rather than packing your days.  Learn how to design a trip where you can experience more and still make time to relax and wander. Moon Travel Guides  

Travel with Intention

In this one on one discussion between Kelly and Lauren, learn how the minimalist lifestyle can help you live more mindfully and feel more fulfilled.  By clearing your life of excess, you become more mindful of your energy, your attention to others, and the environment.  Kelly and Lauren share their thoughts on how this lifestyle has helped them be more present and less triggered by life's distractions. They also share a few daily mindful routines that help them tap into their conscious minds. Be inspired to adopt mindfulness practices that will help you live more in the present moment.  <a href="https://eckharttolle.com/a-new-earth-excerpt/" target="_blank">Eckhart Tolle's Book A New Earth</a> <a href="https://www.eckharttolle.com/power-of-now-excerpt/" target="_blank">Eckhart Tolle's Book The Power of Now</a>

In this one on one discussion between Kelly and Lauren, learn how the minimalist lifestyle can help you live more mindfully and feel more fulfilled. By clearing your life of excess, you become more mindful of your energy, your attention to others, and the environment.  Kelly and Lauren share their thoughts on how this lifestyle has helped them be more present and less triggered by life's distractions. They also share a few daily mindful routines that help them tap into their conscious minds. Be inspired to adopt mindfulness practices that will help you live more in the present moment.  Eckhart Tolle's Book A New Earth Eckhart Tolle's Book The Power of Now

Minimalism & Mindfulness

This week's guest is comedy podcaster and creative entrepreneur Delanie Fischer! Delanie is also an extremely passionate and enthusiastic minimalist. Delanie is the co-host of the comedy and health podcast, Self-Helpless (a top iTunes and Spotify podcast), the artist behind “Dicks by Delanie", and a creative consultant working with new business owners and individuals in search of greater personal fulfillment. In her discussion with Kelly and Lauren, Delanie shares an open reflection on her minimalist journey and provides tips to help you design a lifestyle that is most authentic to you. Key topics: Living authentically, making time for self-reflection, letting go of stuff, sustainable lifestyle practices, veganism, time-blocking. <a style="color:#000000;" href="https://www.delaniefischer.com/">Delanie Fischer's Website</a> <a style="color:#000000;" href="http://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/">Self-Helpless Podcast</a> <a style="color:#000000;" href="https://www.betterhelp.com/start/?go=true&transaction_id=10299385d854e70d92519fb182ce29&utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=807&utm_medium=Desktop&utm_content=&utm_term=selfhelpless&not_found=1&gor=start">Betterhelp.com</a>

This week's guest is comedy podcaster and creative entrepreneur Delanie Fischer! Delanie is also an extremely passionate and enthusiastic minimalist.Delanie is the co-host of the comedy and health podcast, Self-Helpless (a top iTunes and Spotify podcast), the artist behind “Dicks by Delanie", and a creative consultant working with new business owners and individuals in search of greater personal fulfillment. In her discussion with Kelly and Lauren, Delanie shares an open reflection on her minimalist journey and provides tips to help you design a lifestyle that is most authentic to you. Key topics: Living authentically, making time for self-reflection, letting go of stuff, sustainable lifestyle practices, veganism, time-blocking. Delanie Fischer's Website Self-Helpless Podcast Betterhelp.com

Live Authentically with Delanie Fischer

The World Health Organization (WHO) previously labeled stress as the “health epidemic of the 21st century” and today WHO has diagnosed burnout as an “extreme chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Today, millennials report a higher level of stress than any other generation. To explore this critical topic, Kelly and Lauren speak with the author of The Burnout Gamble, Hamza Khan, who shares his ideas on how to manage stress, beat burnout and stay motivated. Hamza offers actionable tools that you can apply to your life to channel your work, health, and relationships in an intentional and mindful way.  “BURN BRIGHT, NOT OUT.” – Hamza Khan <a href="http://www.hamzakhan.ca/">About Hamza</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ideas-into-action/id1330320233">Podcast: Ideas into Action</a> <a href="http://theburnoutgamble.com/">Book: The Burnout Gamble</a>  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEjukHJybm8">TEDx Talk: The Burnout Gamble (UTSC 2016)</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_HHnEROy_w">TEDx Talk: Stop Managing, Start Leading (RyersonU 2016)</a>

The World Health Organization (WHO) previously labeled stress as the “health epidemic of the 21st century” and today WHO has diagnosed burnout as an “extreme chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Today, millennials report a higher level of stress than any other generation. To explore this critical topic, Kelly and Lauren speak with the author of The Burnout Gamble, Hamza Khan, who shares his ideas on how to manage stress, beat burnout and stay motivated. Hamza offers actionable tools that you can apply to your life to channel your work, health, and relationships in an intentional and mindful way.  “BURN BRIGHT, NOT OUT.” – Hamza Khan About Hamza Podcast: Ideas into Action Book: The Burnout Gamble  TEDx Talk: The Burnout Gamble (UTSC 2016) TEDx Talk: Stop Managing, Start Leading (RyersonU 2016)

Let's Talk About Burnout with Hamza Khan

Lauren speaks with American author Josh Davis about his international bestseller titled, Two Awesome Hours: Science-Based Strategies to Harness Your Best Time and Get Your Most Important Work Done. If you are feeling overwhelmed with life and work demands, Josh argues that the answer is creating the conditions for two awesome hours of peak productivity every day. He shares simple steps to help you maximize your daily performance and avoid the risk of working on autopilot. The key framework is as follows: 1) identify your most important work, 2) decide on the best time of day to do deep work (which may vary each day), and 3) create mindful conditions (i.e. physically and mentally) to help you be at the top of your game.    To close, you will learn the surprising cognitive and performance benefits of letting your mind wander. <a href="http://www.twoawesomehours.com/">Two Awesome Hours</a>

Lauren speaks with American author Josh Davis about his international bestseller titled, Two Awesome Hours: Science-Based Strategies to Harness Your Best Time and Get Your Most Important Work Done. If you are feeling overwhelmed with life and work demands, Josh argues that the answer is creating the conditions for two awesome hours of peak productivity every day. He shares simple steps to help you maximize your daily performance and avoid the risk of working on autopilot. The key framework is as follows: 1) identify your most important work, 2) decide on the best time of day to do deep work (which may vary each day), and 3) create mindful conditions (i.e. physically and mentally) to help you be at the top of your game.    To close, you will learn the surprising cognitive and performance benefits of letting your mind wander. Two Awesome Hours

Achieve Amazing Productivity with Josh Davis

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