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Together, we are facing an extraordinary situation on a global scale, and it can be extremely stressful. In times like this, when we are spending more time at home than ever, we want your house to be your sanctuary. It should be the place that you can unwind and feel most at ease and the place where you can retreat from the pressures of life. Yet, our home can be the epicentre for high levels of unwanted stress.
Recently, as many of us have transitioned to working from home and are stuck in our house with our partners and children, many things can cause us undue stress. Luckily, there are ways to alleviate your mental load and make the best of our situation.
Here are the top 5 sources of stress in your home, and how to overcome them:
The Monster of a Mess in the Corner
Or maybe the monster of a mess is in every corner of your home? If keeping your house clean and organized is a struggle in your household, it can feel like you have no control over the chaos, and that can lead to constant stress. Some days it can feel like a never-ending chore, so we recommend doing little bits every day so that it doesn’t become overwhelming. Our in-house designers can work with you to discuss custom storage solutions to help you contain the mess. Contact us today!
A Build-Up of Clutter
Clutter is one of the biggest culprits of stress. We believe in simplifying your life and removing these unnecessary stressors. This doesn’t mean getting rid of all of your belongings, but rather, putting into focus what is truly important. Decluttering not only gives your home ease of function, but it can have an extremely positive effect on your mental wellbeing.
A Lack of Personal Space
While quality time with your family is essential, and being with loved ones can be a great stress reliever, we suggest you carve out some time for personal space (read “lady/man cave”), which can be a great way to help you de-stress. Create a space for yourself in your household to escape from everything and take those precious moments to calm your thoughts. This could be your bedroom, a glass of wine and a bathtub, or a lounge chair in your backyard.
The Daunting ‘Task List’
We bet there is a daunting list of daily, weekly, and even monthly tasks that sit in the back of your mind and cause you stress. Let your family help shoulder that burden and make these tasks like preparing dinner, taking the dog for a walk or doing the mountain of laundry, that much easier to handle.
Not Enough Time In Your Day
Between working from home, which can be a significant source of stress in itself, spending time with your children and partner, cleaning and organizing your home and taking time for yourself, you can quickly run out of hours in a day. We recommend scheduling out your day and giving yourself permission to do less.
It is easy to let stress overwhelm us and rule our lives. Take this extra time spent at home to prioritize your mental wellbeing and really focus on what is important.
Do you have tricks for reducing your stress at home? Let us know in the comments below!
Contact us today to get started!
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