3, Mindfulness Tips, for Sharing a
Small Living Space.
Apartment Therapy recently
asked several therapists
for some advice on
mindful cohabitation.
Here are 3 things
they had to say.
1. Be clear
about how you
want to live.
Articulate your needs and wants.
Express your concerns
to your partner, family
or roommates. .
When living in a small space,
it is important to be clear about
how you want to live and your
expectations for that space. , Erica Cramer, therapist from Cobb Psychotherapy,
via Apartment Therapy.
You and your living mates
need to make certain everyone
is on the same page, Erica Cramer, therapist from Cobb Psychotherapy, via Apartment Therapy.
2. Check in
before venting.
Asking if someone is available to listen
is a good way to maintain boundaries.
It is easy to take your roommate
sitting on the couch as a sign that
they are available to talk, .., Katie Fries, a licensed social worker and the owner
of Whole Self Therapy, via Apartment Therapy.
... but they may be needing
to rest, relax or veg out, Katie Fries, a licensed social worker and the owner
of Whole Self Therapy, via Apartment Therapy.
3. Communication is the
most important thing.
A monthly meeting to address grievances,
discuss house rules and other aspects of
the living arrangement could help.
Remember to keep the
communication open and
don’t wait to talk until
you feel resentment, Katie Ziskind, a licensed family therapist,
via Apartment Therapy.
Talk and have a calm
conversation as soon
as you can to keep
relationships positive, Katie Ziskind, a licensed family therapist,
via Apartment Therapy.
Follow these tips and you'll enjoy a happier, harmonious home.