In this fast pacing world, which demands us to always be our best, home is the place we can come back to after facing the turmoil's out there. The challenges of everyday won't change, for what we know, they can get worse with time. And to double it, our mental health can actually go for a toss. In that case it's very essential to keep ourselves sane as much as we can. All the precautions and weapons are needed to be kept prepared for times like this.
Meditation, yoga, or jogs are some of the activities which can help us to reduce stress. But let me remind you, ambience plays a predominant role in building up our confidence and keeping the stress factor in check. So if we reason it out, you'll see that a major part of your day is spent at home. So don't you think, you should do something about the atmosphere prevailing inside the house? Here are some of the hacks to help you clean up the air inside your home.
Steps to ensure a healthy surrounding -
The surrounding areas like the gardens and lawns should be pruned every week. The branches should be trimmed, the wild shrubs should be pulled out. The grasses can do with some chopping and cutting to keep their heights constant. DDTs and pesticides should be sprayed to keep away insects and moths. Try watering your plants within the house and in the garden, everyday in the morning. Planting more and more trees around your residence can help in keeping the air fresh and pollutants free. A greener surrounding helps to restore the calm in the house.
The house also needs to be cleaned from time to time. A cleaner ambience will help you to feel less panicked and stressed at all times. So mop the floors and dust the furniture for a hygienic environment within. Cleaning has also a greater advantage in terms of reducing stress. This happens because experts suggest that doing household chores can help to dissipate stress and anxiety. Next you need to think about decluttering all the shelves in your kitchen or the piles of clothes that are lying about on the chairs.
The work desk also should be cleared of old documents and the stationeries should be placed inside proper stands. When things are in place you'll automatically feel your life is running in order. That way the stress factor remains under balanced condition. Folding up the clothes, doing the laundry on time, arranging your books can give you a sense of achievement and help you get on with the hubbub of everyday commotions. Smaller achievements set up your mind for achieving greater ones. This helps your mind stay focused on the goals and not over think its way into panic and struggle. Try to objectify your goals into smaller achievements and celebrate them everyday. A happy house holds happy people in it.
Renovation methods to uplift your mood-
So when you walk into your room, what's the first thing that you notice! Probably chances are, in your subconscious state you'll criticize the dull shades of your curtains or probably the brighter ones will tease your already spoiled mood. So is there a right curtain to relieve the stress? The answer is yes. Neutral shades or floral prints are therapeutic to the mind. They leave a long lasting impact of serenity and soulfulness. Next you can go for arranging yourself a small corner that can be the place of reverie. So every time you're stressed, you can quietly spend some time there in order to regain your energy.
This zone of the house can have a comfortable single couch with cushion backs, some magazines for light reading, a coffee table and a potted plant to complement the aesthetics. Mellow music and light beverages can bring down your stress levels. Sometimes desserts like ice cream can trigger the happy hormones in your body so that you feel calm and composed. You can install dimmer lights around your house for a soothing setup.
So when you are anxious and worried, the brighter lights can be turned off so that you can rest your mind for a while. Adjusting the lights plays a key factor in handling your panic attacks from time to time. Painting your walls with neutral shades like blue and peach can reduce stress level within the compound. Sometimes a cuddle from your pet is all that you need to make up for the hectic schedule. So get yourself a pet if you can afford one. Another cheaper way to do that is arranging an aquarium in the living space. Watching the subdued movement of fishes inside the aquarium can have a rhythmic calming effect on your body and mind.