Video: "Minimalist Gift-Giving" (Patreon)

Published:

2020-12-03 13:00:05

Imported:

2023-09

Content

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about minimizing stress and maximizing enjoyment throughout the holidays with author Meg Nordmann, and they answer the following questions:

How should we decorate for the holidays as minimalists? (00:48)

Does setting a storage limit for decorations help minimize them? (10:44)

What does a minimalist Christmas look like? (19:48)

How do we appropriately minimize Christmas traditions that are no longer valuable and create new ones that are valuable? (21:46)

Is it unreasonable to simply wish everyone a “Merry Christmas” throughout the holiday season, or should we stick to the more all-encompassing “Happy Holidays” to avoid offending anyone? (31:59)

How do I appropriately let go of well-crafted handmade gifts without offending the givers? (35:26)

How do I tactfully explain to my children that there is no Santa Claus and that the Elf on a Shelf is merely a lifeless doll? (42:58)

How do I politely decline invitations for holiday parties at work without squandering any social goodwill? (55:11)

What are the best minimalist practices to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable holiday season? (59:15)

LINKS

Article: 7 Ways to Decorate Like a Minimalist

Book: Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas

Essay: The Worst Christmas Ever

Facebook: Meg Nordmann

Instagram: Jordan Moore

Instagram: Meg Nordmann

Instagram: Podcast Shawn

Instagram: Jess Williams

Pinterest: Meg Nordmann

Podcast: Minimalist Christmas

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Text: 937-202-4654

Tour: The Minimalists

Twitter: Meg Nordmann

Website: Meg Nordmann

MAXIMS

“Good businesses make money; great businesses make a difference.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Don’t practice saying ‘no’—practice saying ‘yes’ to what matters.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Receiving love is more important than receiving gifts.” —Ryan Nicodemus

This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 263.

Files

Private Podcast | "Minimalist Gift-Giving"

Joshua and Ryan talk about minimizing stress and maximizing enjoyment throughout the holidays with author Meg Nordmann, and they answer the following questions: How should we decorate for the holidays as minimalists? (00:48) Does setting a storage limit for decorations help minimize them? (10:44) What does a minimalist Christmas look like? (19:48) How do we appropriately minimize Christmas traditions that are no longer valuable and create new ones that are valuable? (21:46) Is it unreasonable to simply wish everyone a “Merry Christmas” throughout the holiday season, or should we stick to the more all-encompassing “Happy Holidays” to avoid offending anyone? (31:59) How do I appropriately let go of well-crafted handmade gifts without offending the givers? (35:26) How do I tactfully explain to my children that there is no Santa Claus and that the Elf on a Shelf is merely a lifeless doll? (42:58) How do I politely decline invitations for holiday parties at work without squandering any social goodwill? (55:11) What are the best minimalist practices to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable holiday season? (59:15) Follow The Minimalists: Instagram: http://instagram.com/theminimalists Twitter: http://twitter.com/theminimalists Facebook: http://facebook.com/theminimalists Text: https://my.community.com/theminimalists Blog: http://theminimalists.com Podcast: http://theminimalists.com/podcast Patreon: http://patreon.com/theminimalists