Stress is a hard thing to leave at the front door, so I thought it would be helpful to go over 4 easy ways to have a more peaceful home. Thanks to House Logic for the great ideas!
Find Your Space
Make a space in your home that is just for relaxation and calmer activities. It could be a couch, a chair in a corner, a room or even a porch. When you are in this “space,” don’t bring any work or things that cause stress. Use it to read or listen to music, anything that makes you happy to bring your stress levels down. Make this place a work free zone where you can associate with calmness, so anytime you enter it, you start feeling relaxed quickly.
Bring in Some Plants
Studies have said that plants can help you physically and mentally. In this article on The Sill they talk about how indoor plants help with stress, as well as boosting mood and concentration.
Here are some suggestions of great ideas for indoor plants: 7 air purifying plants, 9 neat places to buy succulents, and 12 easiest houseplants to own.
Test out some different plants in each area to see what brings you the most joy.
Have an Organization System
If everything has a place, a bin, a shelf, and you know where that is, that makes cleanup so much quicker. If a child has one bin for their toys, when they are done playing, you just put everything back in that bin. If you have a drawer for art projects, that makes it easier to clean up. The quicker you can put stuff away, the cleaner everything looks and the less stress you will have.
Create a Relaxing Outdoor Space
Some people find that working in their garden is super relaxing. While others prefer to have a finished space where they can relax in.
Take a walk around your neighborhood and see what other neighbors have done to get some ideas. Look on Pinterest or Instagram as well for inspiration.
House Logic has some great tips on ideas for your yard space.
Mix Rocks and Mulch
Window Flower Boxes
Dry Steam Rocks
Make a Nice Path
Put Landscaping Lighting Throughout
Put in Trees, Shrubs and/or Flowers
