Home is where you sleep, eat, bathe yourself and, potentially, where you work — all things that can impact your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. So while home is definitely where the heart is, it’s also a fundamental contributor to your overall health.

We know a lot of you will be working from home, looking after kids, home-schooling, the list could go on. But never forget about yourself. Your wellbeing. Try and get some time aside. It's hard with everything that's going on, but you've got to look after number one as well. 

In Your Entryway

1.Tidy up your entrance.

When entryway is unorganized, it can be a stressful distraction every time you pass through it; when it’s clutter-free, she says it can instantly reset your entire home’s mood, and your own.

2. Take the stairs, again and again.

Got stairs in your house or building? Take time every day to do some reps going up and down if you are physically able to. Your heart rate will be going in no time.

In Your Kitchen and Dining Area

3. Making something from scratch.

Not a fan of deep breathing or meditating? The act of cooking or baking can provide similar benefits, says Capuria. “Mindfulness is a single point of focus,” she says. “It’s doing anything that you can get out of that space of overthinking, and just focus and do a repetitive action.” Following a recipe can fit the bill, so consider this a reason to whip up your favorite dessert. Bonus points if rolling, kneading, mixing, etc. is involved.

4. Wipe down your kitchen counters.

Keeping a clean and well-organized kitchen space does wonders for a person’s outlook, especially when they are gearing up to cook. Want an easy place to start tidying? Clear and wipe down your counters to combat disease-causing germs and make the room feel instantly tamer. 

5. Sip on a soothing tea.

Drinking tea, whether it’s black, green, or herbal, may provide a plethora of health benefits, and can definitely become part of a self-care ritual. Drink it in the evening as part of a bedtime routine to help you wind down and relax for better sleep — so long as it’s decaf.

6. Ditch your sponge for good.

Your kitchen sponge is one of the dirtiest items in your house. The rule of thumb is to replace the germ sack once a week, but do one better and switch to a silicone or machine-washable option.

In Your Bedroom

7. Keep a notepad by your bed.

If your to-do list keeps you up at night, we recommend jotting down those thoughts in a notebook on your nightstand. Getting your worries out of your brain can quite literally put your mind at rest, allowing you to drift off to sleep.

 

Home is where you sleep, eat, bathe yourself and, potentially, where you work — all things that can impact your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. So while home is definitely where the heart is, it’s also a fundamental contributor to your overall health.

We know a lot of you will be working from home, looking after kids, home-schooling, the list could go on. But never forget about yourself. Your wellbeing. Try and get some time aside. It's hard with everything that's going on, but you've got to look after number one as well. 

In Your Entryway

1.Tidy up your entrance.

When entryway is unorganized, it can be a stressful distraction every time you pass through it; when it’s clutter-free, she says it can instantly reset your entire home’s mood, and your own.

2. Take the stairs, again and again.

Got stairs in your house or building? Take time every day to do some reps going up and down if you are physically able to. Your heart rate will be going in no time.

In Your Kitchen and Dining Area

3. Making something from scratch.

Not a fan of deep breathing or meditating? The act of cooking or baking can provide similar benefits, says Capuria. “Mindfulness is a single point of focus,” she says. “It’s doing anything that you can get out of that space of overthinking, and just focus and do a repetitive action.” Following a recipe can fit the bill, so consider this a reason to whip up your favorite dessert. Bonus points if rolling, kneading, mixing, etc. is involved.

4. Wipe down your kitchen counters.

Keeping a clean and well-organized kitchen space does wonders for a person’s outlook, especially when they are gearing up to cook. Want an easy place to start tidying? Clear and wipe down your counters to combat disease-causing germs and make the room feel instantly tamer. 

5. Sip on a soothing tea.

Drinking tea, whether it’s black, green, or herbal, may provide a plethora of health benefits, and can definitely become part of a self-care ritual. Drink it in the evening as part of a bedtime routine to help you wind down and relax for better sleep — so long as it’s decaf.

6. Ditch your sponge for good.

Your kitchen sponge is one of the dirtiest items in your house. The rule of thumb is to replace the germ sack once a week, but do one better and switch to a silicone or machine-washable option.

In Your Bedroom

7. Keep a notepad by your bed.

If your to-do list keeps you up at night, we recommend jotting down those thoughts in a notebook on your nightstand. Getting your worries out of your brain can quite literally put your mind at rest, allowing you to drift off to sleep.

 

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