This year has been a testing time for everyone’s physical and mental wellbeing, and with further uncertainty ahead, it can be easy to fall into a downward spiral of despair. But, with a few mood boosting tips, you can get your health and wellbeing back on track.
Mood boosting colours
Your choice of colour can have a massive impact on your thoughts and feelings. Kitchens and living rooms can embrace greens, as they help create a calm and restful atmosphere, as well as encouraging wellbeing. Dark colours like rich navy and regal purple represent knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness. And with more and more of us working from home, these deep colours are perfect for home office spaces. For bedrooms, neutral colours, like warm caramels, and stone create a feeling of security, as welling as adding an air of warmth.
Keep it clutter free
There may be some truth in the old adage ‘a tidy home equals a tidy mind.’ Love it or hate it, cleaning not only has a positive effect on the aesthetics of your home, but it can also do wonders for your wellbeing. Getting rid of clutter, or at least hiding it away, can help you feel much more relaxed. And if you know where things are, you’re less likely to stress out about trying to find items – especially if you’re in a hurry.
You’ll also feel proud of your home and more likely want to invite guests in – even if it’s only over Zoom. Being able to feel confident about your home environment will help you feel confident in other areas of your life.
Invite in light
Adding more natural light into your home will instantly boost your mood. Even in darker months, the addition of a VELUX window in a loft conversion, or onto a flat roof can transform the feel of a room. Not only will it boost vitamin D production, but the additional light can ward off seasonal depression.
In addition, the more natural light you’re able to let in, the less you’ll rely on artificial light which can have an impact on your sleep cycles.
Accessorise with house plants
Houseplants make a great addition to your home décor. Not only do they add visual interest, but they can also promote healthier, cleaner air. By freshening up the air, houseplants can eliminate harmful toxins that you might not even know are affecting your mood.
Different plants work well in different rooms and choosing the right ones can drastically alter your mood. Eucalyptus plants can be placed in the bathroom, and when the steam from hot baths or showers hits the plant, a calming menthol scent will fill the air. Similarly, introducing a lavender plant into the bedroom will give off a sleep-inducing scent.
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