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Create A Stress-Free Family Living Space

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Our homes are our sanctuaries, or at least they should be. We should be able to come home from work, cook dinner, do the chores, and then unwind. But the type of environment you create can have a huge effect on your ability to relax in your home. A cluttered house, full of unpaid bills, dirty plates, and drying laundry does not lend itself well to relaxation. If you’re going for the stress-free home, make sure you consider these things.

Keep everything up to date

Nobody likes having responsibilities hanging over their heads, so keeping bills, forms, and obligations up to date should help to get rid of this. And while you’re at it, get those bills and receipts off your refrigerator – that’s certainly not a place for reminding yourself of stress. Keep lists of things to do, file forms and bills away to be paid, and don’t let things get out of hand – set aside an hour a week to ensure everything is up to date and you’ll feel a whole lot better.

Welcome in the light

We need natural light to be happy – that’s why people get seasonal affective disorder in winter. When your home has only a little natural light, you might find that you have less energy and you may even feel depression. Allow the light in – take away heavy curtains and blinds, and you’ll feel your energy flood back.

Don’t do it alone

Trying to run a home alone is a full-time job, and it can be totally exhausting, especially with a family to care for too. Make sure the kids and hubby are pulling their weight and doing their fair share of chores. Anything else could even be contracted out to handymen and cleaners – read GSCCorporation.com/ for more information about the help you could get. There’s no point struggling alone.

Keep rooms single purpose

When you try to use a room for many different things you can find it difficult to relax when using it for its intended purpose. For example, if you do any work from home, try not to use the bedroom or living room – a dedicated home office means you’re able to leave work at the end of the day. Watching television in bed, or using the lounge as a home gym, are all examples of mixing a room’s use, and it’s not conducive to relaxation.

Keep the clutter out

Clutter is the enemy of relaxation. Great storage solutions are the way forward, but anything else should just be thrown out. Papers and bills should be filed away neatly and accessibly, and surfaces should be clear.

Create a reading nook

Everyone needs a happy space that they can retreat to to feel safe, cozy, and relaxed. Many people find a little reading nook is perfect. All it takes is a disused alcove in your home, a few book shelves, some cushions and a reading lamp, and you’ll never want to leave.

Creating a stress-free home is partly about making sure it is clean, tidy, and clear, but also about ensuring the space is used effectively. Good luck!

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