After a long day of stress at work, home is the one place where we can truly be ourselves. However, we often ignore the peace that the four walls of our home can create. But just a few small tweaks can help create a home that nurtures your mental health. Today we have put together some easy ideas to create a mental health positive home for you.
Ensure a Clean and Organized Environment at Home
There are no alternatives to being organized. An organized home can have an immense positive affect on your mental health. Try to invest in storage that allows you to put objects away and out of sight, making your home look less cluttered. Make cleaning a regular habit for yourself. You would be surprised how therapeutic this can be.
Decorate with Plants
When you pass by beautiful flowers on your way to work or look out the window and see the trees , how do you feel? Don’t you feel like plants have the power to heal? Decorating your home with plants can have a similar effect on your mental health as well. If you are planning to create a mental health positive home, plants like snake plant, money plant, and alocasia are some great indoor plants to decorate your home with.
Create a Reading Zone
When in stress, a good book can be your friend. And creating a reading zone in a corner of your home will not only look aesthetically pleasing, but will also be a corner for relaxation when you are having a rough day. Set up a nice bookshelf, add your favorite books, and just detach from all the chaos around you. This can be a great source of gaining knowledge and detoxifying from all the chaos of the world.
Utilize Outdoor Spaces
Even though it might be a little difficult to find a huge outdoor space in Dhaka city, you can still make good use of the balcony you already have. A well-decorated corner in your balcony can give you the peace of mind that you might need after a long tiring day. And the process doesn’t have to be complicated. Adding a few elements to your balcony will be enough to kick your balcony up a notch. Decorate your balcony with plants, sitting arrangements and enjoy a cup of warm tea while looking out at nature. If possible, you can create this set up on your rooftop as well.
Set up a Home Gym
When you exercise, your body releases a chemical called endorphins. These endorphins are also known as the ‘happy hormones’. Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body. So make exercising a daily habit for yourself. Create your own home gym and have easy access to exercise anytime you want.
Furnish your Space Using Natural Materials and Elements
Natural materials are great for de-stress. Furnishing your place with elements of wood, brick, terracotta, stone and other natural materials is a great way to incorporate natural design elements into your space. Plan ahead by making use of materials that evoke a certain mood that you wish to emulate, then purchase furniture and accessories accordingly.
Create “YOUR” Corner
Every individual is different. So naturally, the way of caring for mental health is also different for everyone. Creating a corner in your home that is custom made according to your needs is the best way to do that. Enjoy playing video games? Set up a corner with your favorite games to disconnect from the world. Is a cup of coffee all you need to de-stress? Then set up a coffee corner for yourself. Do what suits you best.
Your home is a reflection of your mindset. Unless you can create an environment in your home that positively affects your mindset, it can become difficult to nurture a positive mindset. So just follow these simple tips and you get one step closer to your positive mental health journey.
