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These days you may find yourself spending a lot of time at home whether that’s exercising at home, taking classes at home, or even working from home.
Being at home all day, instead of coming home from work to your home as a place to release can take a toll on your well-being.
Here are four ways to optimize your home for your mental health.
1. Designate A Work Space
Working remotely can make it difficult to establish a work-life balance and boundaries. Try designating a space in your home just for work and another space for relaxation.
For example, if you have enough space to designate a room as your office, make that the place where you go to work.
If you don’t have a whole room to dedicate to where you work, a corner nook will work as well. For the spot designated to relaxing, remove electronics from the room or area to get the most out of the space.
2. Let There be Light
Each morning try getting into the habit of opening your curtains to bring in some natural sunlight. Natural light is good for your overall health and the exposure to the sun will be your source for vitamin D.
This will also help boost your level of serotonin, helping you stay calm and focused.
Try moving your workspace in front of the window to maximize the natural light coming into your home. If you are in an area where sunlight can be rare, try a sun lamp to still get access to vitamin D.
Even changing the lightbulbs to warm hues can be effective in boosting your mood.
3. Personalize Your Decor
Create a space that caters to you, after all it is your home. Fill your space with things that bring joy such as family photos, artwork , and other items.
Another piece to add in your home, especially in the space dedicated to worklife, is a vision board. Hang this vision board somewhere you can see it daily, filled with pictures and quotes that inspire you.
4. Greenify Your Home
If you are someone who loves greenery, greenify your home by adding plants to your space. Plants can bring a sense of calm and improve your home’s air quality.
If you are a new plant parent, start out with some low-maintenance plants such as succulents and spider plants.
It can be challenging to separate the thought of work from home, and not seeing it as a place to de-stress or relax anymore, but making some small changes can have a positive impact on your overall well-being.
For more tips on how to optimize your home for mental health, check out this infographic:
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