During the ongoing COVID19 pandemic scare, ‘
home sweet home’ can be rightfully called as ‘
home safest home’. We are locked down for our own safety and security, and for others too. However, we are bound to get frustrated and distressed due to this prolonged state of lockdown. You definitely need a lot of positive energy and will power to stay strong and handle the situation well.
One of the best ways to start is by welcoming positive vibes into your home and make things cheerful for yourself and your family. It is not that your home is already not a ‘happy place’, but probably small changes here and there can help you ward off this unexpected gloomy atmosphere due to the COVID19 lockdown.
A little effort will not only liven up your home but also rejuvenate your mind during these tough times.
Let’s take a look into some easy-peasy ways to bring that positive aura into our homes to brighten up the lockdown mood.
- Re-arrange: Changing the position of your furniture or decor can bring a fresh look. It is always not possible to add something new, but playing around with old ones is the trick. You will surely feel the change of mood once you shift something from here to there in your home.
- Add greenery: GO Green has always been a welcoming mantra for adding liveliness and happiness to confined places. Add a lot of plants inside in-home and the balcony. They help to bring in the fresh air and pleasant thoughts as well. You can either borrow from a neighbour or check if a small neighbourhood shop is open.
- Family Time: This is the best time to spend time with your family keeping aside your busy schedule for some time. Play and eat together, talk to each other, share stories, have fun-- this does not only strengthen your family bond but also create an environment of love and acre in your house.
- Play Music: Music and rhythm play an important role in refreshing the mood of a person, and also an ambience. Play music of your choice in your home whenever you can. It reaches to every corner of the house and keeps everyone happy and cheerful.
- Add a DIY decor: Since you are not able to step out for shopping or order online, it is a good opportunity to create something new at home. You can make new decor, involve your child to make DIY stuff like decoupage, painting old pots, etc. Whenever you look at this later, you will definitely be reminded of the effort and bonding. Something ‘new’ also gives out a positive vibe.
- Enjoy what you like: Most importantly, do what you enjoy the most. Pursue your hobby which can be done inside, enjoy every activity to the fullest with a positive zeal and enthusiasm. Keep yourself happy to keep others happy. Stay hopeful and greet the spirit of positivity and harmony into your home during this lockdown.
- Exercise: As always, you should never give up on yoga/meditation/exercise and a healthy diet. These are not only important for your physical health, but also for your mental well-being. Because, unless you, yourself is not fit and fine, you possibly cannot emanate positive energy in your hose as well.
- BONUS TIP: Pamper Yourself- Probably, no one else can make you happier than yourself. So, if you feel happy by looking at yourself, then do not give up on that. Though you are not going out of the house, there is no harm in putting on a nice dress, wear some make-up, and feel wonderful from within.
As we enter the third phase of lockdown, we still have some time left being locked up in our homes. So, do not stress much. Follow some of these tips and advice to liven up your home environment. And, the best part is that these golden rules are not only for NOW but FOREVER.
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