It’s a new year and what better time is there to breathe a new life into your living space and create a happy, healthy and welcoming environment? Your home should be a place where you can take a break from the world and feel at ease, a place where you can completely relax and let go of all the hustle and bustle of the day. 

However, this may not always be the case. Sometimes our homes can become cluttered, disorganised and instead induce stress rather than prevent it. But it is possible to bring more positivity into your daily life just by making a few small changes to your home.

Having a positive home environment will mean better moods, more optimism, increased productivity and therefore better health for you and your family all around. 

Here are 5 inspiring ways that we recommend to increase the positive energy in your home.

1. Declutter your home

No one can deny that clutter is stressful. But it’s also so easy to let all our things pile up in odd places around the house. A cluttered home is likely to fill our minds and energy fields with unnecessary worry. By getting rid of your clutter, you also get rid of negative vibes, allow yourself to focus and let that positive energy flow once again. 

Since the Marie Kondo trend took off, decluttering is more popular than ever! And it’s understandable with all the benefits that come with it. Once you have cleared out all you don’t want from your house, Marie also has a fantastic method to organise all the things that spark joy for you.

Check out our previous blog on the Marie Kondo way here if you want to find out more about her method. 

Once your things are all in their new place, go around and sweep your floors with sea-salt water. It is believed that mopping the house with salt water will help reduce negative vibrations.

2. Pick up a Himalayan salt lamp

Himalayan salt lamps are aesthetically pleasing with their gentle pink colour and soft light that they emit, and looking at pretty things makes us feel happy. Who knew that a huge chunk of salt could be such a great choice of home decór? 

But Himalayan salt lamps do more than just look good. The lamps primary function is to purify the air as salt attracts water molecules. Therefore, the Himalayan salt lamp attracts water from the air, which can contain mould, bacteria, and allergens. Because the salt lamps trap these pollutants inside, they can also help ease asthma, allergies as well as promoting better sleep.

3. Bring nature inside

It’s no secret that being in nature is great for both your mental and physical well-being. You can draw some of those benefits into your home by bringing plants and flowers inside to help improve the air quality, deter illnesses and boost healing. 

Flowers and plants are instant mood boosters and promote positive vibrations in any environment they are found in. Dotting plants around your home will not only fill your home with positive energy, but they will also help purify the air in your house.

According to a study by NASA, having plants in your home can reduce the number of toxins in the air by 87% per hour. Depending on what colours you choose in your plants and flowers, they can also help promote focus or calmness. Group them into an eclectic collection of mixed heights, shapes and containers and you get yourself an appealing and mood-altering indoor garden

4. Use an essential oil diffuser

Essential oils are one of the best ways of bringing positive energy into any space, and a diffuser is a fantastic way of allowing your chosen scent to flow through your house.

Each essential oil has its own quality, characteristic and aroma. There is an essential oil for everything, including reducing stress, alleviating anxiety, increasing concentration, and promoting peaceful sleep. 

Some of the essential oils that we recommend are: Lavender, which is used for its soothing properties; Ylang Ylang helps reduce the feeling of anger; Roman chamomile calms the mind; Frankincense promotes focus and concentration; Peppermint is known for its energy-boosting effect and Cedarwood’s woody aroma is emotionally grounded.   

These are only a few of the many essential oils that can bring positive energy and peace to your home. Take a look at different articles online to see which essential oils will work best for you.

5. Play some uplifting music

Though the importance of silence shouldn’t be underestimated as quietness allows precious headspace for self-reflection and replenishment, music is proven to have fantastic psychological benefits. 

If you need to get motivation for an at-home workout, or if you’re feeling a little burnt out and need time to relax, then music can come to your aid and spread positivity throughout your home. So take a moment of silence to reflect on the day, then crank up those happy tunes!

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