Over the past six weeks, we have explored eight states. And, from that I can tell you that pursuing your wanderlust-filled heart, although thrilling, can sometimes be exhausting. That’s why it’s so important to have a home that really does feel like a sanctuary; a safe space where you can return to, relax and unwind. With this in mind, read on for what to consider implementing when creating your safe place.
Create A Safe Haven
Not only do you want your home safe while you are out on the road, but you want it safe when you return to live and relax. To begin creating your haven, it is important to consider safety in its totality including preventing accidents, intrusions, and other potential threats, so consider the following:
- Install a reliable security system that includes alarms, motion sensors, lighting, surveillance cameras, and anything else you want to add in alignment with your needs.
- Regularly inspect your home for hazards, such as faulty wiring, slippery floors, loose handrails, etc. You want to be mindful of anything that could cause an accident or injury to you or someone else in your home.
- Keep emergency contact numbers, including the local police and medical services in an easily accessible place and make sure the entire household knows where that place is in case of an emergency.
Understand Basic First Aid
Now, that we have covered a handful of times to consider implementing to create your safe haven, let’s discuss the need for understanding basic first aid. In a nutshell, accidents happen and are unexpected, however, we can prepare ourselves for these untimely situations by simply being prepared while waiting for the experts to arrive.
To better prepare yourself, consider taking safety courses such as gun safety and basic first aid.
You can choose courses that are in person, or virtually, such as this online BLS (basic life saving) course. The beauty of taking online courses is that you can learn crucial skills from the comfort of your home. Regardless of which option you choose, make sure that the course has positive reviews and a legit certification.
Create A Calming Environment
Now, that we have covered safety in multiple ways, let’s discuss how to create a calming environment in your home.
First, it’s important to clean and declutter your home. The reason is that a cluttered environment can make you feel stressed and chaotic. To avoid this, taking the time to clean, declutter, and organize your home allows you to feel calmer, giving you the peace of mind you need and crave.
Once your home is clean, decluttered, and organized, you may want to incorporate some natural elements such as houseplants, nature-inspired decor, and opening the curtains or windows for some natural sunlight and fresh air. Studies have shown that being exposed to nature can have a calming effect on the mind.
Aromatherapy is another great way to create a calming environment in your home. You can use essential oils and diffusers to infuse your home with lovely, soothing scents such as lavender, chamomile, or eucalyptus depending on your personal preference.
Aside from this, be sure that you have some comfortable spaces within your home specifically for relaxation and comfort rather than working and being busy. This could be a book nook with comfortable furniture, soft lighting, and cozy textiles, or a relaxing patio area of your favorite things. Whatever you choose, just remember to make sure that the space is inviting and allows you to unwind.
Have Healthy Habits
Lastly, taking care of your physical and mental health is essential. Be sure you are returning to healthy habits including clean and nutritious eating and regular exercise.
Regular exercise is a great place to start because it’s fairly simple to add it to your daily routine, especially if you start slowly (perhaps just ten minutes a day) and build up from there. When you do physical activity, you’ll boost your mood, reduce stress, and you’ll improve your overall health at the same time.
Final Thoughts
Overall, having complete peace of mind is very important whether you are returning from travel or not. Use these tips provided as a guideline to help you create a home that gives you a peace of mind.
