Most of the challenge has been focused on getting your home clean, organized, and reflecting your personal style. These certainly bring peace to you home, but there is more to a peaceful home than spotless floors. More important than anything is the peace and harmony that comes from the happy and healthy family that lives inside your home. When it’s all said and done, the best way to have peace in your home is to focus on family first and bonding, being together making memories that last a lifetime.
While it’s very important to have a neat and tidy home, sometimes the focus on cleanliness can get a bit out of hand. If keeping things in order makes it hard to relax in your home, there could be a problem. Messes are normal, especially when making memories at home.
Find the balance between order and chaos
There’s a healthy balance between order and chaos. Chaos occurs when things are so far out of hand they’re no longer functional or practical. Chaos can disrupt the peace in the home because it’s overwhelming. The other end of the spectrum is requiring things be kept spotless at all times. This can make it hard to relax and let loose. There’s a wonderful balance between the two that is just right for your family.
Finding the sweet spot between order and chaos helps your family thrive. While you certainly don’t want things to look like a bomb went off in the house, you also don’t want friends and family to be too scared to sit on the furniture.
Create a rhythm in your home
Healthy homes have a rhythm. A time for cleaning and a time for relaxing and enjoying. Define the rhythm that’s right for your family and stick to it. It could be that you eat dinner together and clean up as a unit. It might be that Saturday mornings are all about cartoons and cuddles and the afternoon is all about yard work. You may do laundry once a week or a load every night before bed. Whatever works for you is the answer. The key is to be consistent with whatever you choose.
Be mindful of making memories
Being home should be the safest and happiest experience for you and your family. Be mindful of making memories and finding the balance between chores and down time. Everyone needs to recharge and refresh. To get their peace in the ways that matter most to them. While it shouldn’t be an all the time thing, sometimes the dishes can wait so you can have more time connecting with your family.
Having a peaceful home isn’t just about having a space for everything and everything in its space. It’s also about connecting with your family and making memories that last. Be mindful of finding the balance between keeping your home in order and spending quality time with those you love.
