3993: 5 Ways Minimalism Can Help Your Wellness by Melani Schweder with No Sidebar on Simplifying for Wellbeing

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[00:00:47] [SPEAKER_00] This is Optimal Living Daily, 5 Ways Minimalism Can Help Your Wellness by Melani Schweder with NoSidebar.com. And I'm Justin Malik, your personal narrator, except on the extra Sunday bonus episodes where I share an episode from another podcast in the Optimal Living Daily network. Today's coming from my brother's show, Optimal Health Daily. You can find and follow or subscribe to Optimal Health Daily wherever you're listening to this.

[00:01:16] [SPEAKER_00] And today's a nice mix between this show and health. So with that, let's get right to the bonus episode as we optimize your life.

[00:01:29] [SPEAKER_01] 5 Ways Minimalism Can Help Your Wellness by Melani Schweder with NoSidebar.com. Across the country, millions of people are living with a chronic illness, and I am one of those people. I never thought of minimalism as a healing modality like nutrition or stress management until I started noticing its effects in my own life.

[00:01:51] [SPEAKER_01] Yes, eating the right foods and getting enough sleep have been crucial in my quest for wellness, but so has eliminating clutter and redefining my priorities. We don't often think of simplicity as a means to better physical health, but I can tell you from my personal experience, they're inextricably linked. You can drink all the green smoothies you want, but if you've got piles of stuff bursting from your closets and an inbox that's constantly overflowing,

[00:02:18] [SPEAKER_01] you'll never know what it's like to experience profound and lasting healing. Living with intention, clarity, and spaciousness can be more powerful than any drug on the market today, because it calls us to examine what really matters on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. So, if you or someone you love is struggling with a chronic or complicated diagnosis, here are 5 ways minimalism can help create space for healing. 1. More time

[00:02:48] [SPEAKER_01] When you're not tending to your cluttered kitchen or pages of unread emails, you have more of the most precious resource there is. Time. And I'll be honest with you, your wellness requires a hefty time investment. Between cooking fresh and healthy meals, practicing yoga or meditation, and getting to a variety of doctor's appointments, there aren't many hours left in the day. So, why would you want to spend those hours cleaning your oversized home or scrolling through endless social media feeds?

[00:03:16] [SPEAKER_01] Pair down and have more time to invest in your pursuit of health and meaningful relationships. 2. More money One of the best side effects of a minimalist lifestyle for me has been the economical one. When I'm not spending money on useless trinkets, household goods, or subscriptions I'll never use, I have extra cash to put into things that will help me get better. Cutting out the superfluous means you'll be able to afford better quality foods,

[00:03:45] [SPEAKER_01] you'll be able to see your therapist or coach more often, and maybe you'll be able to attend that healing retreat you've been eyeing. You are the best investment you can make, far better than those candle holders you've found on sale. 3. More space A spacious and uncluttered home can make more of a difference in your physical health than you realize. When you make space in your environment, you're less likely to stub your toe, but you're also more likely to use that space for spontaneous play,

[00:04:15] [SPEAKER_01] whether that be stretching out for some yoga, dancing with your partner, or bonding with your kids. Our surroundings can either hamper or ignite our desire to move and express ourselves. So, wouldn't it be great to swap that decorative chair for a play area or workout corner? Sure? I agree. 4. More calm Keeping up with your social media feeds, work obligations, and to-do lists is very taxing on the brain, whether you realize it or not.

[00:04:45] [SPEAKER_01] It takes a good chunk of our mental energy to maintain our status in both digital and physical manifestations, and all that clutter is stressing us out. I know for me, the choice to simplify, declutter, unfriend, and unfollow has lowered my stress levels significantly, which has allowed my body to relax as well. And it's in this state of calm that true healing really takes place. 5. More meaning

[00:05:12] [SPEAKER_01] The minimalist lifestyle invites us to determine what's meaningful to us and discard the rest. And that kind of clarity can give your life an incredible depth and significance you may feel is lacking right now. We all know that minds, spirits, and bodies work together to create our state of health. So, wouldn't it be great to give ourselves nourishment in those areas? I know that choosing to invest in balanced relationships, enriching experiences, and an inspiring habitat

[00:05:42] [SPEAKER_01] is a far better move for my health than choosing to pursue more stuff, more prestige, more followers, and more likes. Make space for what moves you, and your attempt at better wellness will come more easily. For those living with a chronic illness, minimalism can be a conscious commitment to getting better. There are many reasons why people choose to pare down and simplify, and physical health doesn't have to be an exception. When you live a life of intention and clarity,

[00:06:10] [SPEAKER_01] you are automatically supporting your innate ability to heal and regain balance in all the areas of your life. Clear the clutter, cultivate stillness, and identify the things that truly matter to you, and your body will often follow suit. And as you wake up feeling a little better each day, the white space you've cleared in your life will provide room for your joy and energy to flourish. You just listened to the post titled,

[00:06:40] [SPEAKER_01] 5 Ways Minimalism Can Help Your Wellness, by Melanie Schwader, with NoSidebar.com

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[00:07:14] [SPEAKER_00] built with long-lasting battery so you're not scrambling for the closest outlet, and built-in intelligence that makes updates around your schedule, not in the middle of it. They don't build tech for tech's sake, they build it for you. Find technology built for the way you work at dell.com slash dellpcs. Built for you. I'm constantly thinking about how to optimize my health, what supplements to take, hours of sleep,

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[00:08:13] [SPEAKER_01] Dr. Neil here for my commentary. I never realized it until just recently that clutter really stresses me out. I like to put things in their proper places, and when I have stuff spread out and disorganized, it starts to get to me. Usually, I can deal with clutter for a little while, but then, I reach a point where it's like, okay, I can't work a minute longer unless I clean some of this stuff up. Now, I wondered about whether my feeling stressed because of clutter

[00:08:42] [SPEAKER_01] has ever been actually studied. So, I looked it up. And sure enough, researchers have found that clutter is a type of physical stressor. So, by decluttering, we can actually reduce our stress. And just as today's author Melanie said, that means it's probably worth the time and effort to clear out some of that space. Alright, that'll do it for the Monday episode. I hope you have a great start to your week, and I'll be back here tomorrow as usual where your optimal life awaits. I'll be back to the next one.

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