15 Ways To Turn Your Home Into A Self-Care Sanctuary

15 Ways to TURN YOUR HOME INTO A Self-Care Sanctuary Mental health plays a critical role in our lives, and self-care is an important aspect of our mental well-being. Self-care encompasses any activity we undertake to improve our emotional, mental and physical health. MAKE YOUR HOME A CALMER PLACE 1. Declutter and organize; donate or throw out what you don't need. 2. Paint walls with calming colors – blue, green and pink are peaceful. 3. Cover walls with your favorite artwork, photos or inspirational posters. 4. Welcome plants into your life; greenery helps us feel more relaxed. 5. Light candles with soothing scents: lavender, citrus, pine, vanilla, jasmine. 6. Add essential oils to a diffuser; valerian, lavender, jasmine relieve anxiety. 7. Open blinds to natural light, purchase warm-toned bulbs, add dimmers. 8. Purchase soft, comfortable bedding to make you feel cozy and protected. 9. Weighted blankets have been proven to help ease stress and anxiety. MAKE YOURSELF MORE COMFORTABLE 10. Dress comfortably at home; PJs, a robe or cozy socks are relaxing. 11. Give yourself a home spa treatment with face mask, cooling gel, etc. 12. Enjoy a long soak in the tub; add Epsom salts to relax muscles. 13. Take care of your skin by exfoliating, dry brushing and moisturizing. 14. Consider meditation, deep breathing or yoga to decrease stress. 15. Get plenty of exercise at home: stretch, dance, run on a treadmill. On Instagram, a favorite of Millennials, there are about two million posts tagged #selfhelp, and approximately 18 million for #selfcare. Nytimes.com/2019/08/10/style/self-care/when-did-self-help-become-self-care improvenet BY CRAFTJACK www.improvenet.com Sources: improvenet.com: turn-your-bedroom-into-a-self-care-sanctuary runningintriangles.com: self-care-sanctuary | healthline.com: essential-oils-for-anxiety