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Lifestyle: 6 Habits For A Happier Home

Faith Wambui by Faith Wambui
11 May 2021
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We’ve been spending more time at home than usual and it’s left many people feeling unsatisfied with their current living situation. However, buying that 55-inch TV you’ve always wanted or renovating your house might not give you the happiness that you seek. Creating a happier home environment isn’t about having the most beautiful house or the most expensive furniture. It’s about adopting daily habits that promote happiness and satisfaction in your home. Here are some of the habits that can help you create a happier home.

  1. Practice Acceptance

Acceptance is one of the most important things to do for happiness. Knowing that things don’t always go as planned and being content with your current situation will help you adapt to it easier. It will also relieve you of unnecessary suffering. If you’re not used to being a homebody, try adjusting to the new situation by finding interesting things to do indoors. Additionally, since we’ve spent most of our lives brushing things under the carpet, you can take the opportunity to analyze your life.

  1. Lighten Dark Rooms

Adding light to your home could improve your mood thus creating a happier home. Natural or artificial light helps the brain to produce more serotonin and less melatonin which fights off mental illnesses such as depression. Lighting also helps create the right mood in the home. You should, therefore invest in both artificial and natural lighting. During the day, make sure you draw your curtains and position your seating areas near the window. At night, use pendant lights, lamps, wall sconces, and other ambient lighting to improve the lighting in your home. 8 Creative Ways To Lighten Your House Using Fairy Lights

  1. Create A Zen Area

You need to create a place for yourself that makes you feel at peace. It could be a reading nook by the window, a workout area with a view, or a balcony garden. This is the place where you go when you need a pick-me-up or when you need to unwind after a long day. The place should be free of technology and other distractions that could increase your stress levels. It’s also good to incorporate nature in this area as it promotes calmness and cosiness. 7 Positive Effects Of Meditation

  1. Invest In Creating Good Memories

There’s nothing wrong with splurging on material things but in the end, memories last longer and are worth more. Additionally, creating good memories could help you have a happier home. Whether it’s sharing stories with other family members, hosting a movie night, playing games, or spending quality time with the kids, these memories could help boost your spirits when you’re feeling low. Sharing such fond moments could also help create stronger bonds with other household members. This, in turn, can increase the level of happiness in the house.

  1. Pay Bills Early

Just because we’re in a pandemic doesn’t mean that you can slack on paying your bills. In fact, this is one of the biggest causes of stress in the household. If you can, try to pay your bills as early as possible. Immediately you get paid, go through your bills and pay the ones that are due. You can also use apps that help manage finances and make automatic payments in order to avoid the last-minute pressure. However, if you’ve hit hard economic times, which many people have during the pandemic, make sure you explain your situation to the bill collectors to avoid putting more strain on yourself.

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  1. Be Neighbourly

Neighbours play a key role in creating a happier home. Being around people you get along with in your neighbourhood gives you a sense of community and belonging. This, in turn, helps you feel more at ease in your own home. Therefore, you should make an effort in trying to connect with your neighbours. You can start with simple things like saying hello and occasionally checking in on them. Once you’ve established a friendship, you can organize hangouts. Here are 6 Types Of Friends We All Need

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