We are part of a fast-paced world. The race to make both ends meet can be quite stressful at times. The only place where we can seek refuge from the chaos of life is, more often than not, our home. However, as strange as it may sound, there are many, rather inconspicuous, sources of stress even at home. The messy wardrobe, the choking drawers and the endless number of items that you don’t throw because of some emotional attachment – all create a burden.
Learn how to get rid of all stress-inducing factors at home and convert your abode into the perfect sanctuary where you can retreat from the worries of life to refresh and rejuvenate. In this blog, we will tell you some of the ways to de-stress your home environment.
Ways to De-stress Your Home Environment
There are plenty of ways you can de-stress your home. Let us take a look at this list shared below:
- Declutter your home
- Deodorize your house
- Let there be more light
- Sow seeds of love
- Hang paintings that depict nature
- The end-of-day tidying habit
- Improve the air quality
- Adopt eco-friendly practices
Now, let us discuss these points in detail.
Declutter your home
It is important to part away with the things that are buried deep inside your closets – those that you no longer want. Or else, you will end up cluttering the space. You can take a look at these tips to declutter your home in a weekend. Go room-wise. Make a list of items that you would like to donate. When you start decluttering your house, you will realise there are quite a lot of things that you need to get rid of.
There are also many items that you would find difficult to let go, especially if it is something your grandma has given you. Don’t let your emotional self take over you or you will end up rearranging those things back in your drawer.
It is also important to involve your family members in the process. Not only will they help you remove those things which are an added burden to your living space, but they might also help you decide the items that should be out of the house.
Deodorize your house
A lingering scent can definitely help de-stress your home environment. How about using aromatherapy for a soothing and calming atmosphere. But first, get rid of any bad smells in the house. Baking soda helps neutralize bad odour. Sprinkle a good amount of baking soda on floors and furniture and then vacuum it up. This will remove any bad smell in the house.
You can also use Oud and Bakhoor to make your house smell great. These scents are basically made of agarwood chips, sandalwood and jasmine, releasing a relaxing odour in your living space. Scented candles can also add warmth to your house.
You can also make your own potpourri. All you have to do is dry some rose petals and any scented flowers. Fill them up in a net pouch and hang them in your wardrobe. Whenever you open your closet door, you will get a fresh floral scent that will soothe your nerves and calm your senses.
Let there be more light
Darkness breeds depression and anxiety. Remove those curtains and allow more light to flood the room. Natural light can help enhance your mood. Adding more windows can also help create a bright environment. You can also introduce skylights to brighten up your house.
Sow seeds of love
Make stress-free home by having some indoor plants. Connecting yourself with nature helps reduce stress and releases the ‘good hormones’ that boost your health and well-being.
You can also have a kitchen garden at home which will not only serve the purpose of de-stressing your home environment, but it will also provide you with fresh herbs and organic produce right off your windowsill!
Hang paintings that depict nature
Bare walls do not contribute to reducing the stress at home. How about making use of the plain walls and hang paintings that depict the serenity of nature.
Paint a natural setting and hang it on the wall or if you don’t have an iota of creativity or the knack for artistic expression, you can perhaps make use of the old calendars that have beautiful flowers and convert them into frames.
You can also decorate your walls by hanging pictures of your loved ones. After a stressful day at work you would like to see old smiling photos of your family.
The end-of-day tidying habit
One of the best tips to make your home stress-free is to make it a habit of tidying up the mess at the end of each day. Don’t just go to bed without folding your clothes and putting them in the cupboard, or don’t let the dishes pile up in your sink. You will have a lousy start to your day if you find your kitchen or bedroom messy. It will unconsciously affect your well-being and add up to your stress level.
Make up your bed as soon as you wake up. Pick up things on the go. Don’t put off the cleaning tasks for tomorrow – do it today – do it now!
Improve the air quality
A simple way of de-stressing your home is to improve the air quality at home. You can place the Himalayan salt lamp on your bedside table. Take a look at these health benefits of having a Himalayan salt lamp in the room. It helps balance out the electromagnetic radiation that can cause stress levels to build up. Salt lamps also aid patients dealing with chronic stress and depression.
Adopt eco-friendly practices
Connect with nature and adopt environment-friendly practices. Conserve water at home. Don’t let the tap run when washing hands or vegetables.
Store the water in a container and reuse it to flush the toilet or wash the bathroom. Don’t throw vegetable and fruit peels and rinds. You can easily make an organic compost at home using kitchen waste. This can be the best fertilizer for your plants. Doing little things that help the environment in a good way is not only going to help the world on a larger scale but it will also release your stress levels.
You should also take a look at these eco-friendly practices that you can adopt when constructing your dream home.
So, these were some of the best ways to de-stress your home environment. You can also take a look at some of these tips to keep your house allergy-free.
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