C.J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
How to Beat Stress by Creating a More Peaceful Home
Stress can be incredibly debilitating. It creeps into your life and tarnishes everything you do. It can negatively impact your sleep, your mental health, your eating habits, and your relationships with friends and family.
A stress-free home environment is easy to create
Perhaps your stress is caused by a high-pressure work environment, or by personal issues you are grappling with. Maybe there is no identifiable cause, and simply feel stressed and anxious for no discernable reason. Either way, it is a horrible feeling and you no doubt want to get rid of it however you can.
There are loads of tried and tested methods for dealing with stress. These include regular exercise, eating well, getting more sleep, and meditation. You can also get medication and other treatments to help you get a handle on it, such as beta blockers or CBD oil from CBDistillery. But one incredibly effective way to help your mental health is to create stress-free surroundings.
A clean home environment creates a sense of peace
Your environment has a huge impact on your stress levels. For example, if you live in a house that is cluttered, dirty, and full of loud noises, it’s understandable that you are going to be feeling on edge all the time. But if you can find a way to turn your home into an oasis of calm, you will almost feel the benefits to your mental wellbeing.
To get you started, here are a few tips to create a stress-free home.
1- Tidy up
Modern calm living room design
Keeping a tidy home will help to keep your stress levels down, while also creating a living space that makes you feel more relaxed and happy. Schedule a day to go through your entire house room-by-room and clear out the clutter.
Get rid of all the things you no longer need, such as clothes that don’t fit and your kid’s old toys and games. Take them to a charity shop or sell them online for a bit of extra cash. Fix anything that needs fixing and deep clean everything. You may need to invest in some smart storage solutions to keep items off the floor and surfaces. Once this job is complete, you’ll feel instantly much better.
2- Create a relaxation nook
A relaxing nook can help create a peaceful home
Every house needs an area where you can go to relax. A cozy nook where you can sit and read a book, listen to music, or just gaze out the window. Find a suitable spot in your house. It might be a spare bedroom, a conservatory, or just a corner of your lounge. Invest in a comfortable chair to sit in, something you can easily sink right back into and fall asleep.
Create a nook for relaxing
Add cushions, blankets, and a reading lamp so you can enjoy your favorite book well into the evening time. Whenever you’re feeling stressed, simply make yourself a cup of tea and get settled in your new relaxation spot.
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3- Add some greenery
Plants add a sense of calm to a home
Plants have a proven benefit to one’s mental health, and dotting a few carefully-chosen pieces of greenery around the home can be wonderful for your stress levels. Choose a few houseplants that are easy to care for, such as spider plants, cacti, and aloe vera. Place them on display and your house will instantly look and feel more calming.
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C.J. (Carolyn) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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