These days, we all need to take a little extra care of our mental health. The stresses and strains of life can be difficult to navigate, what with the cost of living crisis and higher levels of conditions like addiction than ever before.
We all maintain our mental health in different ways – whatever works best for us. In fact, in addiction treatment centres helping people manage and maintain their mental health and overcome addiction, they encourage people to find things that relax and destress them.
For some people, that’s DIY, although we’re aware it has the opposite effect on others. And there are many DIY tasks around the home that can have a calming impact on people. So if you need to destress for any reason, here are five tasks you can take on to try and remedy that:
Declutter and Organize Your Space
A tidy home really can mean a tidy mind, and dedicating time to decluttering and organizing your home can give you a great sense of clarity.
Repurpose Furniture or Decorate a Room
A bigger project could be redecorating a room or repurposing furniture. Upcycling is an incredibly popular pastime that many have taken up specifically to improve their mental health.
Create a Relaxing Outdoor Oasis
We know getting outdoors is good for our mental health, and gardening projects can be powerful in reducing stress and improving mood. Transforming your garden into a relaxing space can be great for your mental wellbeing.
Tackle Those Niggling Repairs
If you’re struggling with your mental health, tackling the small tasks that need doing around the house can provide satisfaction and lift your mood.
Establish a DIY Indoor Garden
Bring some plants into your home and start an indoor garden. Plants are proven to have a positive impact on our mental health.
Of course, there are many more DIY tasks that can improve mental health, so think about what needs doing in your home and dive into a project. It’s sure to make you feel better.
Photo by M Venter: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-man-sitting-on-a-cave-1659437/
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