If you are looking to make your home a little more relaxing in the current time then you’re not alone. Here are five ways to make your home more peaceful…
We could all use a little more peace in these turbulent times. With the pandemic sweeping the globe, causing untold devastation to people’s lives, the future is incredibly uncertain. Of course, things will go back to normal in the end, but no one is sure when we can see a return to business as usual. It’s understandable that millions of people worldwide have struggled with stress and anxiety over the past twelve months.
With all this chaos in the world, your home is a beacon of calm amid the stormy ocean. It’s a place of sanctuary where you can be free of risk and worry. Most people have a lot more time on their hands at present, so rather than fretting about the future, use this opportunity to turn your home into a place of peace and tranquillity.
To make your living environment more peaceful, you don’t need expensive renovations or an interior designer. All it takes is a few simple adjustments, and you will benefit from an increased sense of calm every single day. Here are five tips to get you started.
Add some greenery
One of the most effective ways to create a peaceful atmosphere in any home is to add some beautiful houseplants. The prevalence of greenery is proven to boost your mental health and reduce stress, while also removing toxins from the air. And the best bit is, they require very little maintenance. Varieties like cacti, succulents, spider plants and peace lilies are easy to care for and will turn your home into a tropical paradise.
Create a reading nook
Settling down with a cup of tea and a good book is one of the most relaxing activities there is. Create a reading nook in a quiet corner of your home for you to get lost in the pages of a good novel. Add plenty of comfortable blankets and pillows and turn off any distractions and you’ll momentarily forget the chaos outside.
Let in the light
A dim, gloomy home is not going to do much for your peace of mind so take steps to let in as much light as possible. Keep your curtains open and consider rearranging the layout of your rooms to make the best use of light. Add lamps to shaded corners to banish the darkness.
Hide your phone
If you keep scrolling through social media and refreshing news websites, you’re inevitably going to feel stressed and anxious. There’s nothing you can do right now to change things, so accept your lack of control and turn your phone off. Schedule tech-free time every day in which you look after yourself and engage in more wholesome analogue activities like reading and meditation.
Create pleasant smells
Smell is the most powerful of all senses and you can use different scents to create any mood you like. Candles are the best way to create a sense of calm as they infuse your home with all kinds of pleasant aromas and look great too. Air fresheners, diffusers, and perfumes are also excellent options.
