Practically Happy

One of my most frequently asked questions is how I get so much stuff done! In this episode, I break down my process for choosing, planning, focusing, and executing projects, ideas, and goals. With so many options available to us, CHOOSING what we want to do is the most important first step to getting stuff done, and I share my favorite pieces of advice about making those choices. I also share an odd job that taught me how to survive alone in the wilderness...so lots of fun in today's show! For daily updates, follow along with me at https://instagram.com/livefreemiranda and on the blog at livefreecreative.co   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2017 our family of five took a year-long break from shopping. It was a minimalism experiment that we called the "More Than Enough Stuff Challenge", because we felt like we actually had more than enough stuff to make it through the year without adding any non-consumable goods to our life. In this episode I share all about the details and logistics of our family challenge, as well as the principals that guided it, and continue to shape our family culture of LESS STUFF, MORE ADVENTURE today! During 2017 I documented the challenge regularly at livefreecreative.co, and you can find out more at livefreecreative.co/minimalism. Also, feel free to come find me on Instagram (instagram.com/livefreemiranda) to keep up with our daily life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making friends as an adult can be tricky without the natural socialization of our school years and peers. In this episode Miranda shares seven tried and true pieces of advice to open yourself up to new friendships and MAKE NEW FRIENDS, even if you're not super outgoing. Friends are like a garden. Some great established friendships anchor the landscape, but we still need fresh, bursts of color and new friends can add so much value to our lives. We can't wait to hear about all of your new friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever get to a break in the day and have time to accomplish something meaningful, but you are drained of energy? In this episode Miranda shares the circumstances to her thinking of energy as an important renewable resource, and how she manages her energy levels throughout the day for maximum efficiency and fulfillment. Also get a glimpse into some of her varied job history in a segment titled Odd Jobs. (And learn to make the perfect chocolate ganache.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miranda thought of starting a podcast over a year ago...and just pulled out the microphone today because NOW is the right time! In this episode, learn three reasons why you can and should get started TODAY on that thing you want to do. Find the motivation you need to just get going on that dream (big or small). In addition, hear some updates about the family's month-long summer road trip in a segment she calls Life Lately.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices