How to Create a Wellness Space

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When’s the last time you took the time to unclutter your mind? If it feels like you never have time for yourself, it’s time to make time. In addition to carving out “you” time, consider creating a wellness space in your home.

A wellness space is a place that invites you to shift your state of mind. It’s a place where you can relax, refresh and recharge your body and spirit. When you have a specific place dedicated to your personal well-being you’re more likely to incorporate wellness into your day-to-day life.

Following are four tips on how to create a wellness space without spending a fortune and without adding unnecessary clutter.

Define your needs

The first step in creating your wellness space is to define the purpose of the space. Wellness means different things to different people. Self-care activities could include meditation, journaling, pilates, stretching, yoga, music or art. Obviously, each of these activities requires different types of space. Once you’ve determined what your needs are, then you can begin to scout around and find a place to accommodate them.

Map out your wellness space

Narrow down the possible areas where you can relax and accomplish your goals. Depending on what your chosen activity is, you may want to consider taking it outside. The fresh air and natural light found outdoors are beneficial to physical and mental health. Perhaps you can choose a section of the patio and put up a privacy screen.

Once you’ve located the right area, consider the visual, auditory, and physical conditions you want to minimize or enhance. Then comes the fun job of designing your wellness space.

Set the mood

After choosing your space, give it the look and feel you want. If you plan to meditate, you’ll need something comfortable to sit on. Drown out street traffic and any other distracting noises. A white noise generating machine is great, but plenty of smartphone apps will do the trick, too.

If your idea of wellness is drinking a glass of lemon water and writing in your journal each morning, consider repurposing a card table or small desk. You can use a tablecloth or some vibrantly colored fabric to indicate “game on,” and put it away along with the table when you’re done.

If you want to do yoga, using a rug in the area will add some suppleness to your yoga mat. Burn incense or add an essential oil diffuser to create a strong mood through fragrance.

Partition your space

A permanent, separate wellness space may not be feasible. But it’s still possible to partition off an area so that it feels private. A privacy screen or curtains hung from the ceiling can section off the room. You can always pull back the curtain or screen when you’re finished.

An even-less cumbersome solution is to use special lighting or a colored bulb to illuminate your space when you’re using it. Just turn it off when you’re done. Colored bulbs also help influence your state of mind.

The thing about creating a wellness space at home is to make it yours. You don’t need a lot of space, and you certainly don’t need to buy a bunch of stuff. Once you create a space where you feel inspired and energized, you’ll be more likely to take time for yourself. And that’s important because when you take better care of yourself, you’re better able to live your best life.

Katie Marie is a writer, yoga
enthusiast, and outdoor explorer. She spends most of her time practicing
meditation and wellness using organic elements within nature.

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