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Ways To Make Your Home A Sanctuary

Suddenly our homes have become our place of work, school and everyday living.  It’s where we eat, sleep and relax.  In these times, most of us are staying in.  Because of this, it is helpful to make our home a sanctuary.Creating a home to replace the feel-good emotions we had when we were going out is very important.  We need to create a safe, serene space that combats our stress.It is hard to de-stress in a chaotic, cluttered space.  Rearranging and redecorating our homes helps boost our mood.  It can feel empowering to take control of our own space and making it into something new and different.  It supports our mental health.
Tips For Making Your Home Into A Sanctuary

Create A Dedicated Workspace

This could be a separate room, a corner of your bedroom (although working in your bedroom is bad Feng Shui, so try to avoid this if possible), a place in the guest room or the dining room table.  To get you into a productive frame of mind, use this space or desk solely for your work.

 

Communicate Everyone’s Needs

Talk to everyone in your home about what they need and what a sanctuary looks like for them.

 

Add Meaningful Touches

Put flowers and a diffuser on your desk to instantly invoke a sense of peace and to signal that this is your space.  Put up framed quotes where you can see them for motivation.  Create a mirage of escape.

 

Look To Your Senses

 

  • What do you love? This might be anything from the ocean to freshly baked banana bread.
  • What sights help you to feel calm? This might be a photo of your loved ones and a bowl of bright navel oranges.
  • What do you love to feel? It could be your beloved cat and a soft blanket.
  • What sounds help you to feel safe and connected? It might be listening to church music or the wind.
  • What do you love to taste? This might be anything from your grandmother’s cookies to a juicy grapefruit

 

Create A Zen Zone

Creating a specific spot in your home solely for relaxation helps you to cultivate a habit of relaxation.

This space can be anywhere – your spare bedroom, bathroom, walk-in-closet, balcony or a porch.  Add soft blankets, fluffy pillows, lighting, plants and flowers.

Place a chair and a side table in your bedroom that’s dedicated to journaling, meditation and drinking your morning coffee.

Make a Sensory Box

Use this in your zen zone.  Use a storage container to house items that calm and comfort you.

Focus On lighting

During the day, open up the blinds and curtains to let in natural sunlight.  In the early morning and evening, use candlelight to increase the sanctuary feel.

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LIGHTING YOUR SANCTUARY

Use Special Occasion Items

Take out the fine china, cloth napkins, pretty placement and linen tablecloths.  Wear your favourite perfume or your best piece of clothing.  Little joys go a long way.

 

Use Your Favourite Places As Inspiration

Reflect on how you can channel the atmosphere of your favourite places into your home – your favourite cafe or yoga studi0.  This will evoke a sense of peace.  The cafe may have comfortable seating and a strong scent of coffee.  The yoga studio may hold the smell of lavender or meditation incense or a minimal esthetic.

 

Contain Clutter With Baskets and Bins.
When you do this, after you use the items, you can pack them up and the mess is gone.
Have A Quick Decluttering SessionClear the clutter from your kitchen office or any place you spend a lot of time in.  This will make you feel better and freer.  You will feel more in control.  Set a timer for 5 minutes to avoid an overwhelming feeling.

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