We all find our homes to be the most peaceful place.Its the most inviting place after a long day of work or if you lived away from home.It’s calming to come back and helps us recharge for the next day.
There would be some who wouldn’t feel the same way.They are happier when they are away.
There could be many reasons to it.
One of them could be the clutter in the mind or in the house –
For our minds to find some peace and think clearer we must declutter our homes.
It’s hard to find peace while being surrounded by mess!
One feels happier, less anxious, and more confident by removing or controlling clutter.
There is nothing more important than a good night’s sleep for our mental health. And, most people sleep better in a clean room with a tidy bed.
It should be a quarterly exercise to sort out things -the first step to take when you decide to start the decluttering process is you take three boxes and label it as – trash, donate, and reuse/repair. Throw all the damaged items in the trash box. If you have items that people can still use, put them in the donate box. And, if you feel you can recycle some of the items, add them to the reuse/repair box.
Most of you would be following this.This will give you space and that empty space could do wonders for you.
There is something more you could do to draw yourself closer to your home.
Create a corner in one room or every room – a me time corner.This does not mean you need big rooms it’s about creating a small space for yourself.
Life gets complicated and exhausting at times especially for those who carry many hats.
Do you see why it’s so important to have something for yourself? A spot where you can relax your mind and regroup yourself from the madness around.
Every room has 4 walls and all you need is a corner for yourself.Take time out to recreate that space.Keep something there that will light up your mind and bring out a smile on the worst situation.
Sometimes pictures of childhood or friends bring back a lot of memories and helps you reset your mood – that means your current stress will get erased out and your good memories will surface up.Every picture has a story to tell.Choose the right one wisely.
Flowers,scented candles or incense sticks have their own way to calm the mind.
Cook your favorite meal and have it.Listening to your favorite music.
Book a spa appointment and pamper yourself.These are all simple things you can do for yourself.
If you are in a state where you want someone to be around then have a SOS group with a couple of trusted ones.We all have that one or two friends whom we could bank on.Send out an alert and hang out with them.These should be the ones who don’t ask questions but allow you to pour it out.
Your 5 senses need to be activated , explore ways to please your five senses to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.These were just my examples what I would do for myself.
Stay Happy! Stay Healthy!
Blessmesai 