Living large in a small space

Published Sep 13, 2024, 4:00 PM

If you've got a small bedroom, apartment or house - great news, you might be in the best spot! Our perception of space is what matters - not the actual floor plan.

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Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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Welcome back to another episode of The Space, a mindfulness podcast for everyone. Do you ever feel like you need more space? We're not talking about in the physical sense. The weekend can be the time of the week when we look around our home and find it lacking. If only it was bigger, if only we had an extra bedroom, if only we had a bigger garden. We've got a quick mindset trick to help it feel more expansive. There are actually positive mental health effects of living in a small space, according to the experts. One of the benefits is a small space can be calming and familiar. As a species, we evolve in small spaces. This is according to Jamie Kurtz, a professor of psychology at James Madison University. We didn't evolve to live in three thousand square foot houses unless you're living in a shoe box. It could come down to perception. Do you have more space than you think you have? Try this trick. Imagine living in your space alone. Obviously, this only works if you live with family or flatmates. If you lived here alone, would you have enough space? Would it feel calmer or more under control? You may not need more space, You may need better boundaries, if you had time to reset, recharge, and spend time alone, would you still feel cramped in your space or could you enjoy living on top of each other. Think of your favorite shared space moment, a favorite meal you cooked together, sitting around in your pajamas, celebrating someone's birthday, solving a problem as a family or a friendship group. You probably enjoyed these moments more because you paired them with alone time, instead of complaining you need an extra bedroom. How can you work on your boundaries. I prioritize silence. My bedroom is my sanctuary. I choose when to be loud and when to be quiet. I speak my needs without guilt or embarrassment. Don't let your ego trick you into thinking you need more, or rush you to upgrade before you're ready. You might look back on this tiny apartment and realize it was the time of your life. Space out

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