6 Steps To Turn Your Home Into A Zen Paradise.

Don’t worry, I am not going to ask you to go and buy a tabletop water fountain or fill your home with beautiful Bonsai plants. I am not even going to ask you to have meditation music playing in the background all day long.

I want to share with you 6 practical steps that you can easily put into practice that will have your home feeling peaceful, tranquil and a more stimulating place to enjoy living in.

When some people think of Zen, they associate it with relaxation, calmness and perhaps being more Mindful. Wouldn’t this be a wonderful atmosphere to create and come home to every evening? Imagine how much more relaxed you would be to come home to a Zen paradise like this.

Imagine how more productive, stimulated and less stressed you would feel! Now, look around at your home as it is now. When you enter your home are you greeted in semi darkness by shoes, umbrellas and a pile of letters? Or perhaps you come home to a TV that takes over the house both in size and by noise?

Would you give the Smithsonian museum a run for its money for the amount of ‘stuff’ that you have stored away in boxes and in drawers? Have you been promising yourself forever that you really must tidy up your home? Maybe now is a great time to consider these six simple steps to turn your home into a Zen paradise.

Entrance into Zen

Most home entrances suffer from either one extreme or another. As you enter, the light either almost blinds you or else you feel like you need a flash lamp to see where you are going. Why not change your entrance lighting to a combination of ambient and overhead.

To stimulate all of our senses in a positive way, why not have a comfy rug on the floor as you enter your home. The first sound that you make should not be the click of the TV remote, instead, why not individually greet all of your family members. This wonderful yet simple gesture can cause a positive ripple effect for the rest of the evening.

Bring Nature Inside

We all know the positive effects that plants can have on our health. Having some beautiful house plants in every room can filter the air, add colour to your home and help to keep you calm.

We all know how good it feels when we are outside surrounded by nature. By bringing a few plants into your home you can have this same great feeling in your home every day.

The Smell Of Zen

To positively stimulate your sense of smell in your home, try using scented candles or some wonderful reed diffusers. Pick scents that you are attracted to. Some great scents are Citrus which can be energizing, Lavender which is a great stress reliever and can promote relaxation and peacefulness, Jasmine can be soothing, Rosemary and Sandalwood can energize you, and Bergamot which is wonderful for helping you to wind down after a hard day.

Some fresh flowers will always brighten up any room with their vibrant colour and their beautiful smell. The smells that you choose to fill you home can have the positive effect of filling you full of calm when you need to relax and invigorate you when it is time for you to wake up.

Keep Light Soft And Natural

In order to create a Zen paradise in your home, replace harsh lighting with more calming and nature-inspired lights. Try to avoid projecting strong direct light from the ceiling.

Instead, have a mixture of a floor lamp, natural light, and a lamp set. It is important to fill your home with task lamps like a desk lamp and table lamp. The general rule is to have three sources of light in every room.

You should keep in mind that light is a stimulating element, and the brighter it is, the more stimulating it can be. The lower the light, the calmer you will be. When it comes to the bedroom area, some wall-mounted reading lights are extremely practical.

If you would like a more romantic and intimate light, you can always try some nice, scented candles. Don’t forget to invest in a wonderful Himalayan lamp, which has so many benefits for both your health and for your mood.

Eliminate Clutter

It is vital that you eliminate clutter in your home in order to achieve your Zen paradise. This is one of the biggest changes that you can make to your home without spending any money. You should start by going through your home and getting rid of all the unused things.

We all know that clutter can be super stress inducing, so you should take as much time as you need initially to do a full clean of your home. Set aside five to ten minutes each day to put things away. Keep accessories and ornaments to a minimum or eliminate them altogether, as clutter can inhibit relaxation.

Clear your room of as many items as possible and keep only the essentials, feel free to add items that will bring you extra comfort and calm. Learn to keep a clean and tidy home in order to achieve a wonderful Zen ambiance.

Minimize Electronics

We all know that electronic devices are a huge source of distraction. Items such as the TV, the computer and your cell phone can all be distractions and have a negative effect on both you and your Zen paradise. Keep your TV set in a more discrete area and keep the cables tidy and out of sight.

It is almost impossible to be in a Zen state of mind if your phone is buzzing with notifications, texts, and e-mails. The same is true when it comes to the distractions from your computer, TV and other electronic devices. It is recommended to keep electronic devices out of your Zen space in order to find more peace and relaxation.

Two of the most important things to keep away from your bedroom are your phone and your computer. These devices can keep you from having a great nights sleep. Do yourself a favor and put down your tablet or phone at least 1 hour before you go to bed, it could help you get a more restful night of sleep in your new Zen paradise.

Why not start today and create a wonderful atmosphere that will offset the stress and hassle of your daily routine. Your home should be a place to relax, chill out and shut out the world. Now that you know the six steps to creating a Zen paradise, you can now go and enjoy incorporating them into your home.