This year with the pandemic has been hard on everyone’s health, both physical and mental. With spending so much time at home, our homes must be fit to support our mental health. While you might think that our eco spaces aren’t all that is contributing to a positive mental space, you may be surprised to learn that your headspace can often reflect the state of your own home. Thus, we should all work to create spaces that are the most positive for our mental health. Here are three easy ways to do so.

① Start Decluttering

While this may seem like a pretty simple step, creating a clean environment can give you a place to relax and rewind. Both the cleaning process and the results of having a clean home have been proven to reduce feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, and fatigue. Furthermore, having an organized and clear space can help to keep your mind clear. Studies have shown that keeping a clean space can help you maintain focus and can boost your mood. Cleaning and decluttering don’t have to take place all at once, instead, start small and clean parts of your house each day!

② Decorate Using Sustainable Decor

Using sustainable decor can have a beneficial impact on your mental health. By focusing on the decor’s ethics, materials, and sustainability, we can bring awareness to the products that we put in our households, creating a more conscious environment. Luckily, sustainable decor is becoming more widely available on the market. Look for products made of non-toxic and ethically sourced materials. We recommend checking out Du Anyam’s line of sustainable and trendy home decor to get you started!

③ Add Light to your Space

Light, especially sunlight, can help bring a sense of clarity and peace to your mind. Increasing the amount of natural light you receive can help decrease stress levels, improve your sleep, and lift your mood. Some easy ways to add light to your space are to move your work area near a window, place a mirror in your room to reflect sunlight, and open your curtains throughout the day. Give it a try! Bringing light into your room can add a bit of light to your life. By creating a space that supports your mental health, you can find your mood is lifted and stress is relieved. These three easy tips can change your life for the better and hopefully help you create a positive ecospace that supports your mental health.