Ep 204. The Homesteading Mindset Shift I Need Most

About this episode

Brittany discusses a homesteading mindset shift that encourages creating before consuming to foster a deeper connection to home.

In this episode, we’re talking about a simple homesteading mindset shift that has been helping me slow down, spend less impulsively, and feel more connected to my home: create before you consume. I’m sharing how homesteading hobbies like gardening, baking, organizing, and herbalism helped me stop constantly chasing more, plus practical ways to avoid perfectionism and consumerism in the homesteading lifestyle. https://thehomesteadchallenge.com

People in this episode

Host: Brittany Gibson

Topics covered

• homesteading mindset
• gardening
• baking
• herbalism
• consumerism
• perfectionism

Keywords

• homesteading
• mindset shift
• slow living
• sustainable lifestyle
• gardening
• baking
• herbalism

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