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Minimalist Health

How to Focus on the Essentials

By Tammy Strobel

Read the blog: RowdyKittens.com

Introduction

Taking care of your health doesn’t have to be

complicated. You can make the decision to

intentionally structure your life so that both your

physical and emotional health are in top-notch shape.

This short manifesto will cover tips and tools to help

you focus on the essentials.

Your life is your message, so take care of yourself.

You only get one body and one mind. Cultivate both,

be happy and do good.

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The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff is about how we process,

distribute and waste stuff. This process is causing

an incredible number of health problems for

people and Planet Earth.

Micro-action

• Think about the stuff you buy and

examine your consumption patterns.

For instance, toxic chemicals are found in

everything and cause a wide range of illnesses.

Illnesses like cancer and even imbalances in

neurological and hormonal systems. These

chemicals are so prevalent that they are even found

in newborn babies.

• What steps can you take to clear out your

stuff ? Start with one pile at a time.

Recycle, reuse and donate your excess

stuff.

The amount of unnecessary waste we generate is

polluting the environment. Consumer culture has

created a mentality of disposability. Consumer

culture is causing major health problems for

individuals and is killing the planet.

• Do you know what kinds of toxic

chemicals are in your personal care

products and food? Learn more at The

Good Guide .

Annie Leonard recently came out with The Story of

Stuff book . Consider purchasing the book to learn

more about this topic.

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Emotional Health

Excess stuff is not only hurting our physical

environment, it is hurting our emotional

health, too. Consumer culture has trapped us

in a cycle of buy, work, spend, repeat. Many

people are on an emotional treadmill and

don’t know why.

For example, writer Ariel Gore saw a therapist

until she realized that what she really wanted

was a clean home. She ended up hiring a

housekeeper and is now happy.

The emotional and monetary cost of stuff is

astounding. Instead of going shopping to

acquire more, purge your excess stuff.

Micro-action

• How does all of your excess stuff affect your emotional well-being?

• Are you stressed out because of debt?

Kick Your Addictions

We all have addictions, including driving when we could

easily walk or ride a bike, watching too much television or

obsessively checking email and social networks.

Addictions can dominate and consume our lives. In

addition, they prevent us from taking care of our health.

For example, I’m a recovering car addict. Cars make it

easy to travel long distances and in theory, get places

quickly. But my car and lifestyle were killing me. I was

overweight and depressed. Selling my cars was my

catalyst for change. Thanks to selling my car, I’m healthy,

happy and have learned to take care of my body.

Micro-action

• Sit down and make a list of your addictions.

• What can you change in your life today? Can you

sell your television? Or go car-free?

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