The way we keep our spaces is so crucial to our everyday function, productivity, and well being. Whether you have a full house or are living in a dorm, there are so many ways to make your space somewhere you crave to be! Here are some of my favorite tips and things that I can’t live without:
KEEP IT CLEAN
It’s so much easier to spend 10 minutes straightening up every morning than putting it all off for once a week! Things I make sure to do every single day are: make my bed as soon as I wake up, never leave dirty dishes before heading out the door, quick vacuum/countertop spray. Coming back to a clean space is so much more relaxing and will help you feel more at peace upon entering your space.
COLLECT STATIONARY/ART PRINTS
I love grabbing a postcard or business card from any restaurant or shop I go to that offers one. I have established quite a collection that I pin-up in my window or you can add to a bulletin board. It’s a fun way to keep track of fun things and places you have been to but also an inexpensive and fun way to display inspiration.
ALWAYS HAVE PLANTS + FLOWERS
We are designed to live amongst nature so it’s so important to have plants and fresh flowers around! There’s no reason not to grab some flowers at Trader Joe’s every week (Roses/Hydrangeas/Tulips last the longest if you are looking to have them for a while to make it worth your $). If flowers aren’t your thing, succulents, lemon or olive trees, or even herb plants are great additions to have around.
OIL DIFFUSERS OR CANDLES
Having great scents seriously increases my mood and mental clarity. I love essential oils for great scents that don’t linger too much and aren’t too overpowering like some candles can be. If I do have candles I love the ambiance and always make sure they are soy!
FUZZY BLANKETS
There is nothing better in the world than a fuzzy blanket. I think having one for every room is a must. Thrown on the back of the sofa, at the end of your bed, anywhere you like to curl up and chill out!
SEPERATE WORK + HOME
Even if you have a job or school work that requires you to work from home, make sure you have an actual boundary separating your place of rest and relaxation with work. For college students, I suggest going to coffee shops or the library to work on school work and leaving your room as your living space. For those in a home, don’t take work into your bedroom, leave it for the kitchen table or living room. This will seriously help you sleep better and give you a little more mental clarity.