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5 Reasons You Should Practice Minimalism If You Have Anxiety
It’s not just a home design fad…
I’ve experienced severe anxiety since childhood, so I have become pretty good at pinpointing my triggers and managing the feelings that follow. However, after I had my son, I found myself reeling. My anxiety was out of control. I was having multiple panic attacks daily, and nothing I was doing was helping.
In my quest to heal myself I came across minimalism. I started donating, paring down clothes, and I got rid of old high school yearbooks. Sure, it may have started out as a little spring cleaning, but it felt really good! I kept going. Not only was I healing my mind, but my home was also more organized, there was less mess, and everything had a place. It was like I unloaded a heavy burden from my brain and body.
As of late, many of us have spent most of our time isolated at home for the last couple of months. For some, the prospect of staying at home all hours of the day, all days of the week, is terrifying and stress-inducing. I understand your struggle. I work from home during normal times. One thing I can tell you for sure — if you do not love your space, your experience will be less than satisfying and sometimes downright unbearable.
