Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3774: Is Your Home a Sinkhole by Allison Carmen on Letting Go of What Drains You
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Oct 16, 2025 Explore how our possessions and emotional baggage can drain our energy and joy. Discover the importance of questioning what we truly need and creating simplicity at home. Learn about mindful practices that promote presence and connection with loved ones. Uncover triggers for avoidant behaviors and the value of engaging in joyful activities. The discussion emphasizes transforming our homes into spaces for growth and insight, rather than distractions.
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Home As Growth Or Escape
- Our homes can either strengthen our foundations or become places we use to escape and avoid feelings.
- Recognizing how we actually use our homes reveals whether they drain or restore our energy.
Pause At The Door
- When you enter home, pause and take a few mindful breaths instead of rushing to the TV or food.
- Sit quietly for a few minutes to create presence and avoid automatic avoidance behaviors.
Be Present With Loved Ones
- Stay with your breath and be present with the people in your home as you move through it.
- Hold the realization that the current moment and loved ones are what truly matter.