5 feelgood home hacks to in a split second lift your disposition
Spending more time at home has its benefits, but if your mood has taken over your social life in recent months, spring is a great opportunity to look at your daily routine with new eyes. Your home should be a place of comfort that you can return to - and with a little thought and attention, you can create a space that excites your spirits no matter what happens outside. Here's how a few simple tips and tricks can help you find a home and a happier mind.
Nature to plant in your eyeliner
There is no doubt that many of us have come to appreciate the environment in the past year, with daily travel becoming an important tool for mental health and online searches for houseplants that go up during locking time. Those smart shoppers may go on with something; not only is crop rotation thought to reduce stress, but research by psychologists at Exeter University has found that workers are more productive in green workplaces - and for many of us now working at home, there is no better time to add drinks to the environment.
Scandi style planters, such as M&S Tradescantia complete with a weaving basket or Pepperomia in a delicate ceramic stand will enhance your mood and your Zoom background. For a vibrant color, touch your desk in the spring with an equally large bundle of 100 daffodils, or brighten up your living room with beautiful flowers to help beat the blues. "Try to come out with consistent stems in jars of different levels to create a tablescape," said Emma Coupe, Head of Horticulture at M&S. it's a big bunch, so I often split it up and use it to spread the joy in the house. "
Display your feature of the best photos
Remember the last time you released a real photo album, instead of swiping your phone? If you look back on fond memories you shouldn’t have to dig into an album and designated family time. Whether it’s your best vacation break or a collage of your favorite furry friend, set your most precious moments where you can see them by building a gallery wall in a high-traffic area of your home, a dopamine hit every time you climb stairs, or put on a kettle.
Tap into your mind
If you have ever enjoyed a long hot dip with soothing essential oils, or if you only smell old fragrances to awaken pleasant memories, you will see the power to amplify your sense of smell. But why light a fragrant candle when you can smell something real?
Adding a scent to your home with flowers and plants is a great way to bring a sense of calm - not to mention a good spring break, new growth, and a fresh start. The delicious aroma of hyacinths in the live M&S Spring Posy live pink with ranunculus and anemones will fill the fragrant room; or let the sunlight in with this Scented Spring Posy, with a combination of white narcissi and tulips with yellow gypsophila. For a long-lasting and amazing scent, this Oriental Lily plant will arouse your senses, and make a great gift if you want to elevate the human spirit.
Get your best light
Good lighting not only looks chic in your next video call; it is important for welfare as well. Adopting more natural light into your home by opening your blinds, choosing bright colors, and strategically setting mirrors to reflect you in the room can help elevate your space and your mood, as sunlight increases your production of feel-good hormones. A well-lit home can help you even get a better night's sleep by controlling your body clock; try a sunrise clock to get up and feel brighter, then choose soft, warm headlights to help you get off in the evening.
Clear your (header) space
While nature can trigger our happy hormones, our metabolism can do the opposite. Surrounding things has been shown to affect stress levels, so if you have a concentration problem, feel anxious, or unable to relax, it may be time to release your inner Marie Kondo and get out well. But you may feel compelled to throw away your most valuable possessions; sometimes the answer lies in smart storage solutions, such as beautiful cabinets or ottomans rather than open shelves, keeping things invisible and out of the mind.
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