To achieve a perfect balance in life and to feel happy, we need more than just physical health. The space that surrounds us has a huge impact on our well-being. Colors, materials, textures… They all play an important role in defining our mood. It can be soothing or detrimental to our wellness – depending on the person.
If you fail to feel relaxed, at peace, and happy in your home, start by taking a pause and having a good look around. Think about your home décor, the way things are organized, the overall atmosphere in your home.
Below, we will talk about several ways to promote wellness at home and achieve that much-needed balance.
Promoting wellness in your home
Reorganize Your Space
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A good place to start is to take a look at the way your space is organized. Does it feel crowded and tiny? Is your living room sofa really placed at the ideal spot for relaxation? Maybe it’s time to reorganize things and make a few changes.
Even if your apartment is small, it can still be furnished and organized in a way that promotes wellness and overall happiness. It’s not always the space that is the problem. Take a look around and move some pieces as you see fit.
Perhaps your lounge area is too far from the windows, so you don’t get enough light. If that’s the case, move the sofa closer to the window. Maybe the color of the walls is making you anxious. If so, pick some colors you like and paint a wall or the entire room.
Get Rid of the Things You Don’t Need
Like most homes, yours too probably contains a lot of items that you don’t use and don’t need anymore. These things just take up space, collect dust, and consequently affect your mood because it’s not actually pleasant to look at clutter. Getting rid of all the things you can’t find a use for anymore is a great way to start the transformation of your home into a pleasant environment.
Start with your closets as we usually tend to pile up old clothes we don’t wear any longer. If you have a garage, throw out everything that you probably won’t be using anytime soon. Your backyard might also be crowded and hence, require decluttering. Once you get rid of all these useless things, you’ll feel so much lighter and also productive!
Pick Quality Materials
If you’re decorating your new home or simply changing a few things in your current home, make sure that you buy furniture made from a quality, preferably natural material such as wood and stone. Why? Because being surrounded by natural elements helps you stay in sync with nature. They help create a calming atmosphere and look amazing too.
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It is especially beneficial if you incorporate some natural materials into your bedroom décor such as a bedroom nightstand made of wood. This will bring nature inside.
If you love reading books, you can consider getting a wooden bookshelf. These seemingly small changes can contribute to your wellness and feeling of happiness. Marble is another quality natural material that looks great in combination with other natural elements such as wood, greenery, etc.
Decorate with Plants
You have undoubtedly heard this many times, and we repeat: plants are essential for a happy home and a peaceful mind. Although they are aesthetically pleasing and go great in any room, they also have several health benefits. Therefore, if you want to promote wellness at home, get a few plants for your living room, bathroom, or any other area in your home.
Plants produce oxygen and purify the air. Besides, the wonderful green color of the leaves impacts your mood instantly.
Create a Soothing Space for Yourself
We all need some pampering from time to time, especially amidst this ongoing pandemic where our usual lives have been disrupted, and we are still trying to adapt to the circumstances. If you can’t go to the spa frequently, no worries because there are other ways to boost your wellness and relax.
If you can spare a room or even just a small corner of your home to turn into your personal de-stress oasis, it would do wonders for your wellbeing. If you meditate, this corner could be designed for meditation with lots of candles. If you’re an avid reader, turn this space into your reading corner with a chair.
Either way, make sure it’s near the window, so you get plenty of natural light. A little coffee table made of wood, for example, a plant, and a lamp are all you need.
If you don’t have any spare rooms or a place you could transform into a soothing space for yourself, then focus your attention on your bedroom. As mentioned above, even just a few details such as painting a wall in a light color or adding a plant can make a huge difference.
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Freshen Your Rooms
Scented candles are not for your bathroom or your meditation space only. They look wonderful on your coffee table in your living room and anywhere else you see fit. The power of scent is marvelous and inviting, thus it will help you achieve the balance we spoke about earlier.
Aside from scented candles, you can also use essential oils and other fragrances to freshen your home. Lavender oil is especially praised for its positive effects on our mood. It also helps with anxiety and depression, which is why it’s used in aromatherapy. A well-scented home will help you relax and will make the time you spend at home more enjoyable.
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Who is the author?
Stella is a graphic and UX designer, a lifestyle blogger, and a food enthusiast. She is also very passionate about the environment and sustainability. Stella loves giving tips about healthy lifestyles and self-development.
She is a contributor to several lifestyle blogs and magazines, such as BonVita Style, Read Unwritten, Carousel, Sivana Spirit, Mouths of Mums, Sheeba Magazine, and Art of Healthy Living. You can find out more about her writing by following her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StellaGreenTho1
