The home is a sanctuary. It is the one place we can go to lay our burdens, guards, and hair down.
Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of living in a space that is completely their own or peaceful enough for them to even get a wink of sleep. If this sounds familiar, read on to see how you can bring a sense of balance and peace to your space or home:
1. Clean + Organize
First thing’s first. Having a clean environment is imperative for not only balance but also a sense of having control over your life. Being organized is just as important because decluttering can actually help clear your mind so you can think soundly and even breathe with ease.
2. Set Rules + Standards
No one likes rules, but certain rules are necessary in order to set a pace or standard. Create a routine for you and your guests. If you want to keep a clean carpet, guests will have to take off their shoes at the door. If you want to keep a clean kitchen, dishes have to be cleaned every night. Something as little as setting rules will bring a world of difference to your home.
3. Incorporate Things You Love To Do
If your space is large enough, you can make a free corner into a small music studio with your piano. If you don’t have outdoor space, you can use a window sill to grow a small garden. Make the initiative to decorate your home with all of the things you love and love to do so you’re always reminded of happiness.
4. Display What + Who You Love
Love paintings of black love? How about Scriptures? Place and display these things on your walls and bookshelves so they are a constant reminder of joy and delight. Love your mother? Place a photo of her by your bedside so you feel that she’s closer to you. Constant reminders of times when you were at peace or had balance are important and needed day-in and day-out.
5. Colors Mean Things
Take a look around. Do you have a lot of deep and dark colors around you? Subconsciously, you may not even notice. The colors you gravitate to are a mirror of how you’re feeling on the inside. Need a pick me up? Paint your room or home white or a bright color. The endorphins from the color change will lighten both your room and your mood.
6. Scent Is Important
This is often overlooked. We tend to want to go straight to commercial air fresheners and perfumes but have you ever thought about eliminating any smells before covering them up? Smells come from mildew, outdated infrastructure, garbage, and residue. Try to find the source and fix it. If this proves to be a challenge, try bringing a living plant into your space or home. The oxygen from the plant will neutralize and naturally clean the air to help you breathe better.
Tia Muhammad, BS, is an award-winning freelance content & media creative, copywriter, blogger, digital designer, and marketing consultant. She owns the boutique content and digital media company, jackieGLDN|studio.
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