How To Stay Happy At Home

Our house is not just our home, but a piece of who we are. It affects our productivity, and influences our outlook on life. Scientific studies have shown that we can have an impact on our happiness by adjusting the tiny little habits and routines that constitute our daily lives—we are, in fact, in control of our outlook on life.[1]

It’s amazing how a few tweaks to our daily habits can become a catalyst for meaningful, positive change. Here are a few simple things you can do every day to feel happier at home.

Gardening

Gardening can be very relaxing, refreshing and positive. The pulling, digging, reaching, twisting, and bending of gardening improves our mood, boosts self esteem and provides exercise. Remember, One day new plants will be vegetables for your dinner or parts of your beautiful garden.

Cooking

Studies have shown that baking and cooking help relieve stress. When you spend your weekend with your family, you can cook for them. Have a meal together and spend quality time with family.

Display sentimental items around your home

 One reason that experiences (and memories of those experiences) make us happier than material things is due to the entire cycle of enjoyment that experiences provide: planning the experience, looking forward to the experience, enjoying the experience, and then remembering the experience. Make your home a gallery of positive memories.

Redecorate your room

Simple decorating tweaks will make your space more relaxing. This is the best way to stay happy at home.

Listening To Good music

Music can sometimes lift our spirits. This is a great way to lift your mood.

Journaling

Before bed, simply note down happy memories from that day in your journal diary. Reflection is an important part of happiness, and pausing to reflect on a positive event from each day cultivates gratitude. 

Don’t forget to love yourself. Happy reading ! 🙂