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They say that ‘home is where the heart is’; but it’s
certainly not uncommon that many people don’t feel as comfortable and happy in
their own home, which should be their place of sanctuary. To achieve one’s
dream house is definitely a goal to aspire toward; because what is the use of
working hard all day, if at the end of the day we couldn’t feel relaxed in our
own home, right? Even so, having a dream home is not the only thing that could
be done to be happy in your own home. We have narrowed down a bundle of small
improvisations that can be done within you home with minimum cost
that will make your life instantly better!
There is nothing easier and more affordable to do to improve
your home other than to clean! Sure, it’s not as fun as taking a nap, but doing
a deep clean every once in a while will defintely make your home feel better!
The key is to do with alongside your loved ones; you will get to spend valuable
time with them, and it won’t even feel like cleaning!
Make your bed
Making your bed every morning might not be something that many
people would gladly do. Especially when we have to rush to our daily routines-
it’s just not something that is on our top priority. Actually, according to
Gretchen Rubin, author of the bestselling book The Happiness
Project, the daily bed-making was “the number one most impactful
change that people brought up over and over” as she researched her book on
inspiring happiness. Developing this habit is said to be a keystone for other
good habits that will help you live a better life every day!
Fix things that are broken
There’s always something at the house that needs fixing. The
jammed drawer, the broken step on the stairs, and the list goes on. Take an
inventory of things that are broken in your home, and fix them! Eliminating
those small disturbance will certainly improve the way you feel in your home.
Organize
Other than doing a deep clean, it’s not a bad idea
to organise your home. Start small by organising your closet, then
your bedroom, etc. Remember: baby steps is better than nothing!
Display photographs of family and friends
Put up pictures of your loved ones and remind yourself of
people you love and great experiences you’ve had by displaying photographs
around your home. It’s an instant dose of happiness every day!
Remove or store things that are painful to you
Holding on to negative energy is never good. It will do us a lot
of good to remove things that are no longer useful to us or the things that
only remind us of bad memories. From pictures of an ex to a table with crooked
edge that keeps giving you scratches on the arm; just reflect and eliminate.
Build a library
Reading educates you, inspires you, and transports you to
calming and exciting fictive places. No need for expensive bookcases -
just a small corner in your home to organize your books at will definitely do.
Make reading a habit and it will improve your mood!
[via Domaine]
