A Fresh Start in the New Year: A Guide to Showing Up In Your Home

Zandra Zuraw on the Slow Style Home podcast — How do you show up in your home? Would I know something about you just by looking around your rooms? In this episode I discuss the importance of aligning our homes with our personalities, passions, values, and what energizes us. I provide prompts and examples to help you assess how you are currently showing up in your home and suggest ways to make your home more reflective of who you are. This not only means you’ll have a home that’s unlike anyone else’s, you’ll have a home that supports your goals and who you want to become.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

4 Questions to Help You Take Stock of Your Home:

The end of the year is often filled with images of perfect holiday moments, but the reality is that our experiences may not always live up to those ideals. It's important to acknowledge the happy times as well as the disappointments and unrealistic expectations that may have influenced our perceptions of home and family. By examining how we currently show up in our homes, we can begin the process of making changes to create a space that truly reflects who we are.

Question #1: Exploring Your Passions and Hobbies

To start this journey, let's think about your passions and favorite hobbies. What activities bring you joy and fulfillment? Take a moment to list up to three of these passions and consider how they are currently represented in your home. Are there objects, books, or decorations that reflect these interests? By incorporating elements related to your passions and hobbies, you can infuse your home with personal touches that make it uniquely you.

Question #2: Evaluating Your Values

Next, let's explore your values. What do you stand for, and what matters most to you in life? Consider up to three of your core values and reflect on how they are currently reflected in your home. Do you have products or items that align with these values? For example, if you value sustainability, do you have environmentally-friendly products in your home? By consciously incorporating your values into your living space, you create an environment that reflects your principles and beliefs.

Question #3: Finding Energizing Elements

Now let's focus on what energizes you. What activities or elements in your home make you feel positive, inspired, or happy? Take stock of these energizing factors and identify ways to enhance or amplify them. For instance, if feeling productive throughout the day energizes you, consider investing in a comfortable and supportive mattress that promotes good sleep. By surrounding yourself with things that energize you, you create a home environment that fosters positivity and motivation.

Question #4: Addressing Draining Elements

Lastly, let's identify what drains your energy. Are there specific things in your home that contribute to a sense of draining or overwhelm? Take note of these draining factors and think about how you can address them. It could involve creating a designated space for relaxation and decompression, establishing boundaries with work, or making small changes that alleviate stress. By eliminating or reducing draining elements, you create a home that promotes peace and rejuvenation.

Conclusion:

By taking the time to reflect on how you currently show up in your home and making intentional changes, you can create a living space that is aligned with who you are. Infusing your space with elements that reflect your passions, values, and energizing factors can have a profound impact on your overall well-being. Remember, this journey doesn't have to happen all at once. Take it one step at a time, following your curiosity and allowing your desires to guide you throughout the year. Here's to a happy home that is uniquely yours!