How to Build a Positive Space That Boosts Your Mood
Have you ever entered a room and felt your mood lift in a moment? Perhaps a cosy corner with soft, warm light or a bright, happy space filled with plants and colourful textiles made you feel positively alive. While a positive space is of course about decoration, it is also about creating a cosy space that feeds a tired mind and boosts up your emotional energy, leaving you feeling good. So how do you transform your home, office, or any kind of space into a positive-energy, mood-lifting space? Let's explore how you can create the best version of yourself every day.
Release Those Things No Longer Serving You
Before bringing anything into your space, it is important to take an inventory of what is not working for you anymore. Look around and see if there are things that cause you some stress or anxiety? Perhaps it is the clutter on your desk, a broken chair in the corner, or a stack of papers you keep meaning to look at. Oftentimes a cluttered space reflects a cluttered mind and we feel the effects of that too. So take a few minutes or hours to declutter and release anything that doesn’t inspire joy or serve a real purpose in your life. This is a great first step in creating a setting conducive to a positive space. I assure you that the weight of having less around you will surprise you. Many of you will feel a sense of freedom once you have dispersed those things that no longer work for you.
Natural Light is a Game-Changer
There's a reason so many people feel happier in the morning when there is sunshine. Natural light has a way of elevating your mood and energising you for the day. If you have access to natural light, be sure you are letting it in! Open the blinds, pull back the curtains, and either let the sunlight or your candles create a warm, inviting glow for your room. Don't use harsh overhead lighting, as it often feels too bright, cold, and uninviting. Aim to create a space that feels soft and cosy.
Plants, Flowers, and Greenery
Botanical life, flowers and plants are very relaxing to have around. They not only clean the air but also provide a sense of stability and connectedness to the outside world. Research shows that being around green plants helps reduce stress, increases creative thinking, and improves focus. So why not allow some of that relaxation into your space? There’s no need for a green thumb. Plants like succulents, snake plants, and pothos are easy to maintain and can handle almost any space. If you are not a plant person, fresh flowers have a huge impact. Just the act of adding a little nature will elevate the energy of the entire space.
It's all about vibe.
Colour choice can really create a change in mood in any space. We may think of bright, vibrant colours like yellow and orange as energising and uplifting, while calmer colours like blue and green promote relaxation and focus. You don't need to totally redesign your space to make some changes; sometimes the small pops of colour with cushions, artwork, or rugs can make a big impact. For example, add a soft green throw on your couch to create a calm vibe or hang a piece of artwork that reminds you of a place you love. The important part of The decision is the colours you choose personally that make you feel happy, inspired, or peaceful.
Include Things You Love
A positive environment should reflect your personality and your interests. Whether this involves photographs from your favourite travels, unique decor pieces, or favourite quotes, surrounding yourself with things you love will make you smile. Adding personal touches gives one a sense of belonging, which means your space really can feel like yours—a haven where you may recharge and be comfortable. Dedicate time to intentionally curate the items that adorn your space. Maybe it is a lamp found on a special trip, a painting that evokes calmness in you, or a decorative box of small reminders. It is the right pieces of you in your space that will really create inspiration and comfort.
Establish a Calming Environment with Sound
Though light and colour play a central role, never underestimate the influence of sound. Music or ambient sound can be the determinative characteristic of tone for your space. Visualise walking into a room with soft music playing or listening to the calming sound of waves crashing. That sound already accomplishes the task of calming your mind. For the music lover in you, create or choose a playlist of your favourite upbeat or calming songs to create the mood in your space. Alternatively, you could utilise a white noise machine or audible nature sounds to match the new positive energy you have established.
Maximize Your Space
An excellent way to cultivate a positive space is by sectioning it into separate areas for different purposes. For instance, you might have a favourite reading nook with a comfy chair and some soft lighting, a workspace that is clean and organised, or a space for relaxation with a bunch of cushions and calming music. When you create zones in your space, you can feel the energy of the space shift as it accommodates your needs and your mood. This is particularly important when working from home. Having a work area and a different area to unwind and relax is very helpful for your brain to switch gears and avoid burnout. The most important aspect of zones is that they should be functional for you, operational, and relaxing places that you can be productive in, and also unwind in so you can take a break when you need.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the area around you should mirror you and the energy that you want to create. It's more about what resonates with you than anything else; one should curate a setting where they feel at home, at ease, and inspired. So take the time to remove anything you no longer need or use, invite light, personalise it, and don't be afraid to let loose. The more you strive to get your space to work for you, the more it rewards you in return with a positive and uplifting atmosphere. Happy space = happy mind!
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