15 Ways to Turn Your Home into a Self Care Sanctuary: by ImproveNet

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 colours — 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

94% of Millennials reported making personal improvement commitments in 2015. Compare this with Boomers at 84% and Gen X at 81%. 

This guest blog and infographic was created by ImproveNet.