Shelter. Aside from air and water, it’s an essential human need. Where would we be without a place to call home? Whether it’s an apartment, a townhouse, a quarter-acre block, a minivan, or a mansion, our home should be a safe space where we feel respite from the problems of the world.
How often do we take our homes in Eugene, Orgeon for granted? Choosing to constantly focus on the aspects that we don’t like, rather than the ones we are thankful for?
In this article, we’ll encourage you to reconnect with your home, sharing specific activities you can undertake to foster a sense of gratitude for the space that provides shelter in your life.
They become our focus when you live in a home for an extended period and battle with day-to-day inconveniences. Maybe you have a home with tricky access, facing the wrong way for sunlight. It’s hard to heat or too far away from your place of work. Maybe it feels too small or too big. The features are dated, and it requires a complete renovation.
Our first suggestion is to spend a few minutes thinking of things you do like about your home. Then, find at least three aspects that you love. Maybe it’s the birds you can hear outside, the proximity to a particular park or café, the friendly neighbors. Perhaps it’s just the fact that it’s a roof over your head, a luxury many people don’t enjoy.
The next step is to add some life. Bring a new houseplant into your home. It has been shown that being around plants on a day-to-day basis can improve our moods and wellbeing.
Next up, walk the perimeter of your property. Touch the back fence. Visit every part of your home that you haven’t been to in a while. Pause and take a few minutes to be in that space. What can you see? What can you hear? What can you smell? Use this as a reminder to enjoy every part of your home, not just the parts you frequent every day.
Last but not least, set an immediate goal to improve an aspect of your home. This should be a task that is actionable in one weekend. For example, it might be to add a rug to your lounge to add warmth. It could be to plant a fruit tree in your garden or set up a bird feeder on your balcony. It doesn’t have to be a big investment. The idea is to show your home some love and attention.
Now that you have completed those steps, do you feel more connected to your home? No doubt it still has its downsides and aspects that you don’t like, but we can improve our day-to-day happiness if we choose to focus on the positives. To count our blessings, if you will.
One last exercise: Start saying this sentence out loud, and see what comes out at the end of its own accord:
“I love the fact that our home…….”
As you can imagine, in our line of work, we see the good in every home. We notice the aspects that future owners will fall in love with, and it’s our job to champion those features when you decide to move on to your next abode.
If you are considering a move in Eugene Real Estate shortly, the Team Ruiz would love to help you present your current home in Eugene, Oregon at its best. So you can maximize its value and use it as a springboard to your next safe space.
