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 Tips
for Creating a Serene Home Environment
Surround yourself
with things that you love.
By: Josh Sloan
With the noise of the
world outside and the nagging deadlines, to-do lists, and
self-criticisms that resound inside us, it's no surprise that as a
nation we're mentally exhausted.
Add to that our society's
penchant for junk food, medications, and hours spent in
front of the television; we're bombarded with unhealthy
outlets for our exhaustion and unhappiness. To regain a
sense of serenity and well being, we need to retreat from
the turmoil that surrounds us on a daily basis.
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There are excellent places to unwind that are located
outside the home. Trips to the gym or going for a walk, for
instance, are very beneficial in helping a person tune out
the rest of the world. While engaged in physical activities,
a person is able to focus only on caring for the body and
clearing the mind.
Day spas too provide a wonderful place to regain a sense of
equilibrium in one's life. Unfortunately, day spas are not
always accessible or reasonably priced. This makes their use
somewhat limited.
In order to access serenity every day, what we need is to
mold our homes into a space for recharging our batteries.
It is, after all, the place we spend most of our time, as
well as our most valuable asset. Even if you're thinking
about selling your home, it's worth it to take the time to
turn your ordinary, hum-drum living quarters into something
more sacred; buyers will sense the calming energy that
abounds inside, and be positively drawn towards it.
The first step to making your home more peaceful is to
de-clutter. The more "stuff" you have clogging up your
space, the more stress you'll feel. Think about how relieved
you feel after a thorough clean-up; it's energy boosting to
clear out the physical mess, and it can clear your mind of
mental clutter as well.
Once you've pared down and scrubbed up, you can start to
rearrange the furniture. Feng Shui is a very useful tool for
organizing and promoting positive vibes in a space. An
alternative to this is to simply play; keep pathways open,
and bring in live plants to brighten the energy of the room.
Then simply place items where it feels right to you. Don't
worry about "rules" and follow your instincts—they'll steer
you in the right direction.
Surround yourself with things that you love. If there's a
painting in your living room that's always bothered you, get
rid of it! If you have knick-knacks on the shelves just to
fill up space, rethink that plan. By displaying artwork,
tapestries, and other décor that you love, every moment
spent in the home will fill you with joy. Don't waste your
energy on accessories that leave you feeling blah. The
things that you surround yourself with can have a direct
impact on your mood and energy levels, so choose your items
wisely.
Armed with delicious smelling candles, delicate trinkets
from your favorite antique store, and cozy linens that keep
you warm will all quietly send your brain the message that
you're in a safe space; a haven in the middle of the storm.
Every time you walk into your home, your mood will shift to
something brighter, more serene. People entering your home
won't have the same attachment to your favorite things, but
the positive vibes that they produce in you will affect them
as well. Your home will soon be a lovely little oasis.
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