Simple tips to avoid stress with your home
Most of us would say that we love our homes. After all, it’s the place where you spend the vast majority of your time, it’s the place where you and your family can spend time together, and it’s the place where you can hide away from all of the stress and tension of the outside world. At least, that’s the way that it’s supposed to be. The truth is that, for many of us, our homes can be an incredible source of stress that takes all of the joy away from it and just leaves you feeling frustrated and exhausted. Luckily, things don’t need to be that way. Here are a few things that you can do to stop your home from stressing you out.
Hire help
One of the biggest problems that a lot of us have to deal with is just how busy we all are. Between work, family, friends, chores, and everything else that you have to deal with, it can often feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. So why not bring in some help. If you have the budget for it, a live in housekeeper can take all of the stress out of looking after your home. Of course, if you can’t afford that there are plenty of other cleaning services available.
Try minimalism
One of the most common causes of stress in any home is the sheer amount of clutter and junk that so many of us collect. If you want to make your home into a less stressful environment then one of the first things you should do is get out the trash bags and start getting rid of some stuff. Going minimal is one of the best ways to organize your home. That way not only are you going to be surrounded by a whole lot less clutter but you’re also going to have a lot less stuff to tidy which will save you a lot of time and effort.
Keep up with maintenance
Of course, sometimes the stress your home causes can be a little more pronounced than those little, everyday frustrations. If something goes really wrong with your home then that’s going to throw your whole world into chaos. The best thing that you can do is to make sure that doesn’t happen in the first place and the best way to do that is to make sure that you’re monitoring and maintaining your home. Things like the boiler and the pipes should be checked over regularly. It might be a job that you don’t really want to do, but it’s far easier to do that than to deal with a flood or no hot water.
The truth is that as many tricks and tips as there are to keep your home from stressing you out, a lot of it is going to come down to you and the amount of work that you’re willing to put in. If you want your home to be a more relaxing and pleasant space then you need to be willing to take the initiative. But hiring help, trying a minimalistic approach and maintaining your home can all help ease the stress of your home in the meantime.
12 Comments
A.naberry
I used to be really stressed about the amount of clutter we have, now I am trying minimalist lifetyle, and decluttering every other week. Normally I manage to get rid of 1bag of clothes and 1other bag.
Slowly, my home get cleaner and more organised.
I am also low-waste ín terms of plastic usage, that also limits, what van I bring ín my home.😌😌
Anonymous
Aiming for minimalism or at least mindful decluttered living is the way for me. Doing daily maintenance is also very good advice.
– Nandita
Blair
All good advice. Indeed keeping small problems small reduces stress.
Kalyan Panja
Indeed clutter is one of the major reasons for stress. A minimal and chic space always helps in enhancing the mood.
Payal Tyagi
I can totally understand you. If house is not clean then it adds to our frustration. Love your tips.
Cityrocka Perry
These are all fabulous suggestions. Everyone knows that your home should be your haven! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kbeautybluemountains
Such useful tips, especially the minimalism one. Decluttering your home and keeping it simple can be so liberating
Sudipa
I love the idea of minimalism and hiring help.These will keep us sane in busy life
Czjai Reyes-Ocampo
I agree with the clutter. Seeing piles of mostly unwanted stuff at home is already an eyesore!
Arun
Exactly, being minimal saves a lots of extra efforts and money. I hate the extra junk. Trying from few months to declutter. Thanks for your wonderful tips.
Adriana
These tips are so helpful. It is crazy how we are so wrapped up in other things and how easily it can affect us.
Kenzie
Love these tips! It’s so easy to get overwhelmed with taking care of your home on top of all of your other responsibilities. Thanks for all the tips!