Mindful Home – How to add mindfulness to your living spaces
We spend a lot of time in our homes. Our home is our safe haven and the place we come back to every day. Creating a mindful home that supports your wellbeing is just as important as taking care of your mind and body.
When we are at home, we feel at ease, safe and supported. If your home is not a place that reminds you to be mindful, then you might struggle to be mindful anywhere else. Homes come in different sizes and shapes, but with the help of below tips, you can make any space a mindful home that supports your wellbeing, growth and boosts your creativity.
Things you can do to create a more peaceful & mindful home that supports your growth.
1. Create a meditation space
Meditation is food for the soul. Practicing daily meditation is so important for your mental health. And if you’re like most of us, we all prefer to do our meditation practice at our homes. Therefore, creating a meditation room or space in a quiet area at your home is key to creating a mindful home. Ideally, a separate room is the best, however, you can also do a small nice meditation space anywhere.
Below are some supportive accessories you can add to make your meditation room a beautiful space that you love to spend time in.
- A beautiful rug
- Meditation cushion
- Singing bowls
- Some incense to invite calm and aroma
2. Set a dedicated workspace to boost creativity
You may be someone who works from an office, or like me who works from an office as well as home. Nonetheless, it is very important to have a dedicated work or study space at home. This can help you put in more focused and creative work whenever you’re working.
A lot of people do work at the comfort of their sofas and even in their bed, but in my opinion, working from a dedicated space is more ideal in the long run. It helps you sit up and supports your back when you sit for longer hours. Moreover, a dedicated workspace will remind you to be more mindful of working hours and when to take a break and avoid burnouts.
Below is everything you need to set up a dedicated working space at home
- A comfortable chair that supports your back
- A work desk
- A desk lamp
3. Make decluttering a habit
Think of your home as a physical manifestation of your headspace. How do you feel when your mind is cluttered with things? Your home is similar, when it’s filled with things that it doesn’t need it can have an impact on how you feel as well. It will create disorganization in your mind and make you feel more anxious and overwhelmed.
If you like the idea of a clutter free, organized home where everything has a purpose and is in place, read this post on decluttering.
4. Infuse with Aromatherapy
Every person has a personal preference when it comes to Aroma and perfumes. Your home is a representation of yourself as well. Set the scent of your home with a personal choice of diffusers or incense to energize your home.
Aroma has the power to put you at ease allowing you to calm down and be more mindful of your actions. Below are some great options for Diffusers and Incenses if you don’t know where to get them from.
- Health Smart Essential Oil Diffuser
- Meross Smart Wi-Fi Essential Oil Diffuser
- Nippon Kodo Morning Star Frankincense Japanese Incense
- Nippon Kodo Morning Star Amber Japanese Incense
5. Add plants and nurture them
Plants give life. We all know that we cannot survive without plants. The world’s forests are like its lungs. Similarly, plants can help to oxidize your homes. Moreover, research has shown that having house plants has multiple health benefits such as improving your mood and can have a therapeutic effect.
Adding houseplants to your bedroom, living room and even bathroom can help you create a more mindful home.
6. Add calming & aesthetic art work that acts as reminders
Who doesn’t like beautiful artwork on our walls? When decorating your home’s walls and other living spaces, consider adding artwork that acts both as decor as well as reminders. For instance, you could keep frames with positive daily reminders on your walls, statues of meditative figures, small shrines and many more. This will remind you to be more mindful, calm and have a positive outlook on life.
Below are some amazing artwork to consider adding to your home.
7. Have beautiful accessories that match your vibe
Every one of us has our own styles and vibe that goes along with our personality. When designing your home, take the time to consider your likes and preferences when it comes to accessorizing your living spaces. By adding beautiful accessories that have an inspiring story and artist behind it, you keep those things closer to your heart and think of them as special and give them due respect by taking care of them. This practice allows you to create a more mindful atmosphere at home.
Below are some beautiful works done by some talented artisans around the world.
8. Invite light into your home
When it comes to mindful home design, light is sometimes an overlooked aspect. Light is essential for our health and wellbeing. It regulates our sleep-wake cycle. It also helps us energize ourselves and the warm lights help us unwind in the evenings. By having enough windows to allow natural light during the day and setting up your home with mostly warm lights for the evening, you are supporting your health and wellbeing.
Conclusion
Creating a beautiful and mindful home is essential for our health, well being and growth. By taking the time to consider the above elements in your home design, you can create a home that you feel safe and supported and love spending time in.
Always remember, home is an invaluable investment you make for yourself and future. So be mindful of this and put in your best efforts to make your home the way you want it to be. After all, Home is where the heart is.
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