ILLUSTRATION BY STEPH BRAVO
Distress and unhealthy ways can exist whichever way we look. Sometimes, we can do little to suppress or remove them. Other times, they are actually dispensable. One place you can have better control of these things is inside your home.
Changes in the home have been unfairly made synonymous with big-budget lifestyle changes and renovations, but we list down some small measures to achieve a healthful home that may surprise you. All you have to do, in fact, is play with your senses.
Choose softness
Whether you are a minimalist or more on the ostentatious side with your interiors, you can never go wrong with infusing softness for your skin to feel. Some homes go for wooden floorings such as parquets for a calming sensation at the soles of their feet. For a cheaper alternative, get carpets, especially apt for the living spaces and bedrooms.
Play with light
You can curate the lighting in a room so that it matches its function. You may want to ditch light switches for dimmers and florescent light for moderate lamp lights, especially for intimate areas. When you want places to be more active, open them up to natural light and think of removing curtains for a modern feel. If there are unused spaces in your home that welcome sunlight generously, redesign them into yoga spots, hangouts or gardens.
Mimic nature
There’s something about the sights and sounds of nature that help the weary deescalate. Green and blue intrinsically calm people, so choose items and finishes of those palettes. Take potted plants as a classic choice, but choose according to the effort you can invest to maintain them, the size of the room and the vibe you are going for. For audio, play relaxing ambient sounds, such as chirping birds, rushing water or rainfall even, or intentionally sound-proof rooms to eliminate urban bustle.
Declutter often
Disorder can distract one who wants to wind down. If you are busy at work or school, it’s best to schedule your time to declutter and arrange items. Decide which items should go to the bin or to a charity. However orderly you arrange your items, they can cause a disturbance if they’re taking up too much space.
Change intake
Always neglected but equally important when making up a healthier home are the goods we put in our mouths. We love meat, oil, salt and rice too much at the expense of veggies and fruits, even as they should be taking up the most space in our diet plans. Dial down on the flavors you love and chomp more of the green salads.
Sign up for a health maintenance organization
We are gifted with the sense of foresight, something that can prove to be a boon or bane. On the plus side, it will allow us to prepare for the future. One of the best ways to bring down stress about what lies ahead is to be ready for life’s contingencies, by saving up, taking a life insurance and getting help with medical needs.
For that last bit, choose Medicard, an HMO with a proven track record and a satisfied customer base. It would help you to know that it is not only about helping you out in times of sickness. It is also a champion for your health and wellbeing—how you can avoid disease and live a happy, purposeful life.