Minimalism’s Benefits

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 Shannon and Gerry Arner and I marry research findings re: simple living with day-to-day experiences.

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’s benefits as re-centering tools

[22:00] Practical ways to infuse slightly more minimalism into your daily life

Resources mentioned:

• Arner Adventures on Instagram
• What Can Minimalism Do For Mental Health? (via Psychology Today)
• Want more episodes like this one? Check out #265: Mental Minimalism

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