How Teacup Tiny Cottages Teach You To Love Yourself
May 17, 2022
How Teacup Tiny Cottages Teach You To Love Yourself
Tiny houses are magic. You’ve probably figured that out if you own one, but if you haven’t gone tiny yet, get ready because tiny transformation is a real thing! Tiny cottages, cabins and houses have been known to strengthen relationships, adjust carbon footprints (for the better!), and even give new life to forgotten passions. But one of the most amazing things a tiny can transform is your relationship with yourself.
Here at Teacup, we fathom that this phenomenon happens for a few reasons. And if you want to hear all about them, just grab a cup of coffee, get cozy and read on because we’re about to get deep.
A Teacup Will Help You Live in Alignment With Your Values.
If we were to ask you what you value, what would you say? Great! And if you were to look at your calendar and bank statements, would those reflect what you just told us? It sounds so simple- spend your time and money in ways that align with your values- but here’s the thing, most people don’t. In fact, most people spend considerable time and money in ways that directly oppose their values! This is one of the leading causes of dissonance in peoples’ lives and one of the main things that keeps people from having a deep relationship with themselves. After all, if you don’t tend to your needs and dreams, how can you ever get close to the real you?
Whether articulated or not, this desire to live in alignment with one’s values is often the core reason people choose to bring a tiny into their lives. And oh, wow, is it a cool moment when we hand over the keys! Seeing a customer finally say yes to their deepest values is one of the best parts of our job!
It’s worth noting that a tiny cottage will draw your attention to both tangible and intangible values. For instance, if you value being close to your family or living mindfully, a tiny cottage will help facilitate these intangible desires. But a tiny cottage will also keep your values aligned in terms of the ‘stuff.’
Tiny cottages are small, remember? They might feel spacious (people cannot believe how much room there is in our Umi model!), but the reality of spending time in less than four hundred square feet means that you will have to be judicious with the things that come into your tiny cottage. There is only room for things you need and things you deeply love. This means that every time you pick up a blanket, use your tea kettle, or look at the painting hung on the wall, you will interact with your favorite thing. This creates an unmatched feedback loop of well-being. You see the item you love, and it reminds you of who you are and what you value. This causes present-you to be filled with gratitude because past-you thought to provide those things. It really is a beautiful process- and a potent one!
A Teacup Will Make You Mindful of Your Habits.
OK, this sounds like a funny thing to say, but it’s true. In a Teacup, everywhere you go, there you are. Here’s what we mean.
In a tiny cottage, you will be living closer to your decisions. If your books are stacked neatly on the built-in shelving in our Ruby model, you will get a little burst of neurotransmitters every time you see them. Oh, and you will see them a lot because, tiny cottage!
But before you overly romanticize this process, we should give you a heads up: everywhere you go, there you are, is not always a rosy thing to embrace. In addition to highlighting all the ways you’ve chosen to show up for yourself, a tiny cottage will also draw your attention to the ways in which you haven’t. Here is an example.
If you choose our farmhouse sink upgrade, you will notice it every single day. If you fill it with dirty dishes and leave them there, you will be reminded of that until you choose to clean them. There just isn’t the option to ignore things the way there is in a regular-sized living space. And while this is sometimes a (tiny!) bit frustrating, ultimately, it will lead you to be more mindful of your needs and how to meet them. This one is sometimes a learning curve, but we want to mention it because we are committed to being transparent with you here at Teacup. We promise that the end result is better habits and a better relationship with yourself!
A Teacup Will Bring Positive Relationships Closer.
A third way a Teacup tiny cottage can transform your relationship with yourself has to do with the people you bring into it. It’s important to be selective with who you bring into your small space for two reasons. Practically speaking, the number of people you can fit is limited. Sure, our Safe Haven model sleeps six people, but you still can’t invite everyone and their mother over to spend the night.
So who can you fit? People you deeply value. Personal development coaches often posit that we become like the five people we spend the most time with. This means that our health habits, mindset, and income levels (among other things!) are usually on par with those with whom we spend the most time. So who are you? Or who do you want to be? It’s worth doing an inventory every so often. In a regular-sized house where everyone fits, it can be hard to remember to do that inventory, but don’t worry; this is another way in which your Teacup will keep you in alignment once again.
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So there you have it! A Teacup tiny cottage won’t let you be anything but your most authentic self. And even when you start to veer off course (which we all do!), your Teacup will be there to gently remind you of who you are. It will help you find your way back to yourself every time.
All you need to do now is decide which Teacup is right for you! What does the truest version of yourself look like? Are you the chef that whips up meals in the kitchen of the Summer’s Night Dream? Or maybe the adventurer who’s pulling the Tagish to your next destination?
If you are ready to fall in love with yourself and your life on a whole new level, we are here to help you find your perfect Teacup. You can book a Discovery Call here to learn more!
We’ll be back next week, but in the meantime, please say hi on Instagram!
Until then,
-Jen
