Sustainable Minimalists

Minimalism And Well-Being

Many minimalists boast that living simply has improved their well-being in a myriad of ways. The problem, however, is that such statements are anecdotal. Does research back up these personal stories? What - if anything - does science say about minimalism's benefits?On today's show <a href="https://arneradventures.com/">Shannon and Gerry Arner</a> and I marry research findings re: simple living with day-to-day experience.  Here's a preview:[5:45] The link between materialism and loneliness[10:00] How living simply on purpose impacts well-being[14:30] Cortisol be gone: The negative correlation between clutter and mental health[20:00] How to use minimalism as a re-centering tool[22:00] Practical ways to infuse slightly more minimalism into your daily life Resources mentioned:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arneradventures/">Arner Adventures on Instagram</a>

<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-trauma/201902/what-can-minimalism-do-mental-health">What Can Minimalism Do For Mental Health?</a> (via Psychology Today)
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Creating eco-minimalist, non-toxic homes (without the extra work). Although minimalism has experienced a rebirth in recent years, the "less is more" movement has been around for centuries. Yet today's minimalist influencers have resurrected minimalism with a decidedly consumerist spin, as modern minimalism is nearly synonymous with decluttering. While there's a lot of chatter about tidying, it's radio silence and crickets when it comes to sustainability. The result? Aspiring minimalists find themselves on an endless hamster wheel of buying, decluttering, buying more, and purging again. Overemphasizing decluttering and underemphasizing the reasons why we overbuy in the first place is thoroughly inconsistent with slow living as a movement; consumption without intention is terrible for the planet, too. Your host, Stephanie Seferian, is a stay-at-home/podcast-from-home mom and author who believes that minimalism, eco-friendliness, and non-toxic living are intrinsically intertwined. She's here to explore the topics of conscious consumerism, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly parenting practices with like-minded women; she's here, too, to show you how to curate eco-friendly, decluttered homes (without the extra work).