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03/25 Minimal Monthly — The Body-Home Connection
Published 2 days ago • 2 min read
March 2025
Minimal Monthly
Well hello!
Does feeling physically 'off' ever completely derail your housekeeping? I had a painful reminder of this connection the other week after managing to spectacularly pull my back out yet once again (highly do not recommend).
Suddenly, the desire to keep up with everything was completely overshadowed by the effort required to simply move without bawling from the pain.
The whole episode highlighted how much our physical state dictates our capacity for household organising in the first place. It's not always about willpower or time management or motivation; sometimes, it's literally about whether we can bend, lift, or reach without pain.
Acknowledging this link between body and home can actually take some pressure off, don't you think? And perhaps focusing on feeling better physically is the real first step to a tidier space.
Friend Spotlight
An unpaid personal recommendation: My friends across the pond at Kur Wellness Studio in Asbury Park, New Jersey are teaming up with Indra Holistic Health to create their first-ever online course. While they're putting the finishing touches on their collab, you can join their waitlist and receive an immediate bonus.
Sign up today and you'll get their free Ayurveda guide with practical tips for optimising digestion and feeling good after meals. Waitlist members also receive exclusive free content as the course launch approaches.
I've visited Kur many times during my trips to the US and have seen firsthand the care and expertise they bring to wellness. Happy to see them starting to expand their reach online!
Mixed Bag 'o Links
Est Living is my latest design obsession: a global resource showcasing some gorgeous architecture, interiors, and products. Click "Explore by Space" for design inspo. Their curated content spans countries and designers both established and emerging.
While catch-up contributions are helpful for those over 50, relying too heavily on late-stage retirement saving has its pitfalls. Further has some practical advice in this article.
Digital Hygiene 101: Andrej Karpathy (former AI director at Tesla) wrote a super helpful blog post with simple tips to dramatically improve your digital privacy and security. From password managers to two-factor authentication, it's a practical guide to keeping your digital life secure without going full-on tinfoil hat.
Speaking of digital hygiene, Noah of Appsumo fame makes Inbox decluttering easy 👍
Balance is the most underrated key to longevity, says Jakob from Move or Die. Here are five mobility exercises for those who dare!
This short, award-winning German film I discovered via Penelope Trunk offers a sobering look at the trend of parents pushing their kids into becoming social media stars. Or even just sharing their underage children's lives online. A thought-provoking 20-min. watch (subtitles available).
Lastly, some dream homes to drool over. I may or may not have spent an embarrassing amount of time virtually touring these properties: an astonishingly affordable mid-century stunner in Barrington, Illinois and, this big-budget beauty in Bridgehampton, New York. Swoon.
Have a good one! ✨
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