Contributed Post: How To Create a Living Space That Promotes Wellness

This article was provided by Sophie Letts of Meditation Help

Where you live has a significant impact on your physical condition. This has become all the more important as the pandemic has us spending more time at home than ever before. Look around your living quarters and think about what improvements may enhance everyone's wellbeing.

Well From Within presents some tips that can help make your home a sanctuary for wellness.

Cleaning

According to scientists who examine microbes, one germ can multiply into 8 million germs within 24 hours. The best way of preventing the spread of disease is through regular hand washing. Children often lack the patience for, or awareness of, this critical step. If you have kids living in your home or young ones often visit, encourage them to get scrubbing by accommodating their limited reach and making hand-washing fun. Remodel the bathroom they're most likely to use with whimsical designs and pint-sized sinks. Use soap dispensers that put smiles on little faces, and fill them with colorful soaps.

Fireplaces provide warmth and comfort. They can also be a health hazard. Have yours annually swept and professionally inspected. A chimney expert is best at removing problematic soot, as well as debris that's become caked inside. Just as important, a chimney specialist can identify structural issues and signs of danger that may indicate a backdraft is pushing smoke into your home. A thorough cleaning usually costs between $100 and $300, although the specific amount is determined by what type of service you need.

Decluttering

Having too much stuff is bad for your mind as well as your body. Black mold can attach itself to virtually anything, including shoes, toys, and shopping bags. The odds of it turning into a concern lower when it's easier to identify a developing situation. Get rid of whatever junk you're holding onto so that you can quickly spot areas of growth. Before decluttering, learn the right mindset for approaching this task. 

One method of preventing clutter from developing is switching from paper documentation to electronic records. Get into the habit of paying bills virtually by using apps. In addition to being quicker and easier than old-school methods, they automatically create activity statements that are easily referenceable. You can also convert old paperwork into PDFs. Use a PDF merging tool to keep everything in one easily searchable file. After everything's digitized, organize documents within the master PDF and make invoice hunting super-fast.

Restocking

You can also make your home a living space that promotes wellness by restocking your pantry. But instead of filling the cupboards with ingredients that will harm your health, add things that will improve it. For instance, instead of stocking up on thick creamers for your morning coffee, pick up some creamy nut milks or skinny syrups. These keto-friendly syrups contain no sugars, calories, or carbs, helping you to keep a healthy body and mind. You can also try adding more beans and whole grains to your pantry, and always leave fruit out on the table for snacks, instead of reaching for cookies and chips. 

Renovating

There are lots of home renovations that can improve your home's livability. One inexpensive way is installing a water filter. Another concept is turning a spare bedroom or unused basement into a gym. You can do this inexpensively, but it's better to invest enough into creating a workout space so that it's inviting and makes you want to get sweating. Installing lighting, hooking up a sound system, and purchasing the latest exercise equipment can be costly.

Designing the gym of your dreams could require dipping into savings. Think about refinancing your home for a lower interest rate if you need cash to make this project a reality. Look for a loan that matches your particular circumstances. Veterans, for example, may be able to get a VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL). This has an easy, streamlined application process that could put you on the fast track to pumping iron. Before exploring this choice, make sure you visit a site like PennyMac to check VA IRRRL rates.

The space you inhabit has a complementary relationship with your overall health. Improvements in where you dwell will almost certainly be reflected in your physical condition. Play an active role in designing an abode that promotes fitness, health, and overall happiness.

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Sophie Letts created Meditation Help to help others get started with meditation, dispel meditation myths, and provide the resources others need to connect with their bodies, calm their minds, and embrace their true selves. She has been practicing meditation for five years. Her practice has helped her in many ways, including improving her ability to focus and reducing feelings of anxiety.