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