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Home » How to Be Happier in Your Home
How to Be Happier in Your Home

How to Be Happier in Your Home

10/19/2018 By Deborah T

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We all want to be happy. That much is for sure. But it’s not always that easy for you to think about what will make you happy. Sometimes, you just feel like you’re off-track or that those things around you just aren’t quite right. You want to be happier in your home.

But, it can be tough. But one place that you should always be happy is in your home. There’s just no doubt about it. You should always be able to come home, relax in the space, feel content, safe and secure. So it can be stressful if you find that you cannot do that in your home. You may feel sad and just not happy at all in the space. So, you need to work on that. And to help you, here are five things that you could look to do.

Declutter

First of all, you will want to make sure that you declutter. And this is just so important. If you are constantly surrounded by mess, you may find it hard to actually focus on what you’re doing and feel content. Because when everything around you is a mess, it really does affect your mood. Even if you do not realize it. So, before you do anything else, you need to declutter. Sometimes, this can be all it takes to make you feel happier.

Redecorate

Then from here, if you feel as if that hasn’t done enough to the space, why not consider redecorating? You may find that you want to really change up the style or just add a bit of paint. Maybe just bringing in a few finishing touches can work? Just do what you feel you need to really be happy in the space and make it feel much more like your own.

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Create A Sacred Space

If you feel as if the space doesn’t feel home, then create an area in it just for you. Maybe a reading room or an art studio or another space where you can lounge and watch TV is exactly what you need to feel happier at home?

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Sell It!

Or, then you may find that you should just look to sell it! Maybe you have tried to love the property, but you just don’t? Maybe selling your property is the right answer? Sure, it can sound extreme, but if you have done all of the above and you’re still unhappy at home, this could be the best option for you.

white and brown concrete bungalow under clear blue sky

Find A Second Home

But then, maybe all you need to be happier at home a bit more is to have some distance from it. Maybe you’re always in your home and you never have any space? Then getting a holiday home could work out for you. You’ll get to change up your scenery and spice things up a little. This vacation home could be all you need to do to finally feel more settled. Because you know when you’re away, there’s no place like home!
 

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Editor and author at DIY Home & Garden, a Word Innovations publication
Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
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About Deborah T

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

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