{"id":5670,"date":"2025-03-18T12:16:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/touch-bay.media\/?p=5670"},"modified":"2025-04-01T18:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T16:55:13","slug":"less-is-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/touch-bay.media\/en\/less-is-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Less is more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 60px );margin-left: calc(-60px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-60px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:30px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:30px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:30px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h3>Minimalism is good for your health<\/h3>\n<p><strong>In a world full of abundance, less can actually be more &#8211; especially for our health. Minimalism not only means getting rid of unnecessary possessions, but also making conscious decisions about what is really important. This lifestyle can have a positive impact on body and mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 60px );margin-left: calc(-60px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-60px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:30px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:30px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:30px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-5670-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0d2b5cf34f17efc28 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0d2b5cf34f17efc28\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0d2b5cf34f17efc28\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5670-1\" data-target=\"#0d2b5cf34f17efc28\" href=\"#0d2b5cf34f17efc28\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">1. less stress due to less ballast<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0d2b5cf34f17efc28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0d2b5cf34f17efc28\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A cluttered home can lead to inner turmoil. Studies show that a tidy, minimalist environment reduces stress levels and increases mental clarity. Focusing on the essentials creates space for relaxation and contentment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-28568d3966211d434 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_28568d3966211d434\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"28568d3966211d434\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5670-1\" data-target=\"#28568d3966211d434\" href=\"#28568d3966211d434\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">2. healthier nutrition through conscious decisions<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"28568d3966211d434\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_28568d3966211d434\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Minimalism helps to break away from unhealthy habits. Instead of an overstuffed pantry with ready-made products, you focus on fresh, nutrient-rich foods. Less choice often means better decisions and less emotional eating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-74f9d3be6be58f48c fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_74f9d3be6be58f48c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"74f9d3be6be58f48c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5670-1\" data-target=\"#74f9d3be6be58f48c\" href=\"#74f9d3be6be58f48c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">3. more exercise through a more active lifestyle<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"74f9d3be6be58f48c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_74f9d3be6be58f48c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Fewer possessions and distractions mean more time for exercise and nature. Many minimalists favour functional furniture and a conscious lifestyle that encourages walks, yoga and other physical activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-ab641ccee3d33d6b5 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_ab641ccee3d33d6b5\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ab641ccee3d33d6b5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5670-1\" data-target=\"#ab641ccee3d33d6b5\" href=\"#ab641ccee3d33d6b5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">4. better quality of sleep<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ab641ccee3d33d6b5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_ab641ccee3d33d6b5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A cluttered bedroom full of electronics and clutter can have a negative impact on sleep. A minimalist environment with few distractions, calming colours and natural materials promotes restful sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9ceec7bad00c92a3e fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9ceec7bad00c92a3e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9ceec7bad00c92a3e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5670-1\" data-target=\"#9ceec7bad00c92a3e\" href=\"#9ceec7bad00c92a3e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">5. financial freedom &amp; mental health<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9ceec7bad00c92a3e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9ceec7bad00c92a3e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Less consumption means fewer financial worries. Those who consume consciously spend money on things that really offer added value &#8211; this reduces stress and increases well-being in the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 60px );margin-left: calc(-60px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-60px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:30px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:30px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:30px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-right:30px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-left:30px;\"><h3>How do you start with minimalism?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sort out: Donate or sell things that are no longer needed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality instead of quantity: buy fewer but better things.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital decluttering: delete unnecessary apps, emails and social media accounts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Develop minimalist routines: Less distraction = more focus on health and well-being.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 60px );margin-left: calc(-60px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-60px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:30px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:30px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:30px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><strong>Minimalism is more than just a trend &#8211; it sustainably improves mental and physical health. Those who focus on the essentials live more consciously, more relaxed and happier lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minimalism is more than just a trend &#8211; it sustainably improves mental and physical health. 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