Stress is all around us, and if your living
space is a mess, no wonder you can’t get anything done. A cluttered living area
equals a cluttered mind, which means you need to start putting your home in
order if you want to de-stress your life. It doesn’t take much for one to
organize their life and home, but all you need to do is follow a few steps that
will lead you straight to a stress-free life and a peaceful home environment.
Remove the clutter
Nothing can keep you
away from achieving your goals than messy surroundings. That's why you should
start by de-cluttering your home. Everything that's been laying around the
drawers, on your desk, shelves, or coffee table, and creating nothing but a
messy area, should be thrown away or donated. Your desk should be a
well-organized area where you can work without various knickknacks distracting
you and preventing you from being inspired. Old magazines from last year or
even before that have nothing to do on the bottom shelf of your coffee table
but should be in the trash. Don't pile things up just because you think you may
use it sometime because chances are you won’t ever use them again (not even
once).
Move furniture around
We all need a change from time to time and
what better way to refresh your home than to move the furniture
around. Rotate your sofa and armchairs in the bedroom, invest in a new
nightstand for your bedroom and get some new lighting fixtures for the hallway.
If you don't like your current furniture, think about changing the upholstery
or invest in a completely new set for your living room or dining room. By
moving everything around you can also create a special nook for you to read,
meditate or relax whenever you need some me time. Having a specific spot in
your home where you'll be able to unplug and just be alone with your thoughts
will help you de-stress in the right way.
Bring in natural elements
Have you ever thought about enriching your
home with more plants? How about a fountain or more wooden objects? The closer
you are to nature the more at ease you’ll be, so consider putting a flower pot
in every corner of your room, and water the plants regularly to let the
positive calming energy flow through your house. Bring a little bit of nature
inside and aside from creating a Zen-like ambience you’ll also improve your
decor. A small portable fountain in the hallway or in the corner of the living
room will improve calmness and help you feel more at ease when you are tense. A
flowing sound of water promotes relaxation and will soothe your senses so feel
free to invest in a small fountain and bring yourself closer to nature.
Let the sunshine in
Once you’ve made room for you to breathe
and move around your home more easily, it’s time you let the daylight inside as
well. The more sunlight your home gets the more energized you’ll feel and your
mood will instantly improve. Dark rooms appear smaller and confined which can
lower your mood, so consider putting a see-through curtain and light-coloured
drapes to open up space visually. If the sun during the warm summer months is
too much, feel free to dress up your windows with Marlow
& Finch shutters and block the sun for a few hours until it’s
less warm outside. Innovative shutters will also allow you to create more
privacy if needed, while still making your home look modern and up to date.
Play background music
Music is known to lower stress levels, so make sure you play
calming tunes in the background regardless of what you’re doing. Classical
music is especially calming so if you need a peaceful environment a little bit
of Mozart or Beethoven in the background can only make you feel more at ease
and create a soothing oasis of haven in your home. Start by playing calming
tunes while getting ready In the morning, and even listen to it during commute
and when you’re back home. Let it lurk from everywhere.
Final thoughts
You can easily create a stress-free
ambience in your home if you only put some thought into it. Feel free to follow
the aforementioned suggestions and you'll have a tidy, calming home to enjoy
it.
How have you made a mark on your living space?
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