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I suffer from anxiety disorder and wonder if minimalism can really help me improve my stress levels. Where should I start practicing this lifestyle? It really catches my attention.
We are sorry to hear that you’re experiencing anxiety disorder, and we’re glad that you’re considering minimalism as a potential way to improve your stress levels. Minimalism can indeed be a helpful tool in managing anxiety by creating a more peaceful and focused environment. Minimalism can help with anxiety in several ways: It reduces overwhelm, cluttered spaces can contribute to feelings of overwhelm and stress. Simplifying your environment can create a sense of calm.Fewer distractions can help improve concentration, which may alleviate anxiety related to feeling scattered or unfocused. Also, minimalism encourages intentional living, helping you to be more present and mindful, which can reduce anxious thoughts.
As for where to start we reccomed you to start step by step, because trying to change everything at once can be too much to handle for an anxious brain. Begin with a small space. Choose one area like a desk drawer or a corner of your room and set aside a specific time to declutter this space, removing items you no longer need or use. You can also adopt the “One-In, One-Out” rule: for every new item you bring into your space, remove one. This helps prevent new clutter from accumulating. Antoher thing that can help you a lot is simplifying your schedule: evaluate your commitments and consider which activities align with your priorities. Don’t be afraid to say no to additional responsibilities that may increase stress. Last but not least, practice digital minimalism. Organize your digital life by decluttering emails, unsubscribing from unnecessary newsletters, and limiting time on social media. You can use apps that track and limit screen time to reduce digital overload.
Embracing minimalism can be a transformative experience that not only reduces physical clutter but also mental clutter, potentially easing anxiety. Remember to be patient with yourself throughout this process, and celebrate small victories along the way. If you have more questions or need further support, feel free to share — we’re here to help.
Apart from providing an escape road from our consumerist society, minimalism reduces stress and brings happiness when you set yourself free from accumulation in every aspect of life.
My students highly appreciated the activities I proposed about the topic and some of them discovered the minimalist side of themselves!My students and I shared the same idea about the big issue about materialism in our time. Having whatever you want and whenever you want hinder people on focusing on what truly matters in your life and creates a sort of never-ending competition, especially for teenagers.
As a teacher at St. Stanislav’s Institution in Ljubljana, Slovenia, I collected feedback from my students on a lesson Living with fewer things. Here are some of the most insightful responses out of the 76 I received:
– If you want less, it’s easier to live.
– Minimalism doesn’t necessarily mean being poor or having very little, but having just as much as you need.
– I believe minimalism is very necessary in our fast-paced consumer society. However, it’s important to emphasize that money itself is not bad.
– I believe that for a good life, a person needs a bit more than just the basic necessities. Still, it’s good to be aware of consumerism and to seek happiness in meaningful material things, which may look different for different people.
– With fewer things, we can find happiness in small things.
– Living with fewer things deprives you of happiness.
– I think some people should really limit themselves to minimalism, especially in the USA.
– I am for a simpler life (with fewer things) because that way you save, and many things don’t bring true happiness.
– Minimalism is pointless complicating life.
– It’s necessary to have boundaries, but it’s also good to have something you strive for and something you desire.
– It seems to me that we generally have an abundance of things, and we wouldn’t need so many of them. I do not support the consumeraristic society.
– Minimalism and maximalism are ok, as long as everything is in moderation.
– Minimalism is only useful for those who believe in it.
– I believe it’s better to be satisfied with fewer things in life, as it makes life easier.
– I agree that less is good, and excess is sometimes bad. We should advocate for having less and being happier.
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