Maximizing Wellness in Minimal Spaces

How to create a health-focused home environment, even when you live in a tiny space

Photo by James Frid

When living in a small space and sharing it with someone (even if you love them), having a wellness-focused home can be challenging.

If you live in a studio or a tiny house, there is usually no proper space delimitation between the workspace, eating space, sleeping, or personal space, which seems to defeat the purpose of a healthy environment. But fret not, because there are ways to create a healthier living space with some structure.

Here is how I create a wellness environment in my small studio:

Delimit Your Space for Well-Being in 3 Steps

While there might be no walls to physically separate your living areas, you can still create mental boundaries based on what you do in each “corner” of the room. Let’s explore some simple steps to help you establish these delimitations:

1. Bed — Your Sanctuary

Your bed should be your sanctuary, your peaceful corner where you go to sleep, take a break, read, or meditate, and nothing else. Try your best not to work from this space or use electronic devices before sleep. Keeping this area exclusively for rest and…