Matching Sustainability And Mental Health At Home

What is good for the environment is good for you, right?

But when it comes to making your home sustainable, it can come at a high cost for your mental health. Why so? The answer is simple: Because people are used to saving the planet yet. Consequently, every small green action you take is likely to lead to increased stress and dilemmas in the short term. While it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t turn your home sweet home into a green palace, it’s fair to say that you need to hit the right balance between maintaining your comfort and protecting the ecosystem. One step at a time in the right direction is better than no step at all. In the near future, environmentally-friendly approaches in real estate will become a priority, leading to further developments and enhancements of your green lifestyle. But until then, if you want to keep your cool while going green, focus on sustainable strategies that protect your mental health too.

Save your energy and mental focus

Who thinks of sustainability thinks of reducing their energy use and waste as a priority. Indeed, your energy consumption affects the ecosystem directly – for those who don’t know it yet, producing energy comes at a cost for the planet. However, renewal solutions are not yet at a point where they can adequately replace standard electricity and other resources. Consequently, you need to start your sustainable journey by looking into energy waste reduction systems, such as the installation of window glazing to reduce thermal loss and energy use. While changing your windows is a significant investment, you can expect to recoup the costs through your energy bill savings within a few years. Additionally, window glazing helps you to cut outside noise by up to 60%, creating a peaceful and relaxing environment at home.

Keep up with your fitness while respecting nature at home

Staying fit is a health goal for many ] especially after the indulgence of the Christmas season. However, staying fit at home is rarely synonymous with sustainable solutions. Your home-based gym studio is far from being eco-friendly! But you can explore a different approach to encourage a new form of sustainable exercise. You can find custom-made pool designs that provide natural sustainability and don’t require the addition of chlorine for cleaning purposes. From a maintenance perspective, this can save you a lot of stress. More importantly, swimming is a healthy activity that is gentle on your joints and bones – contrary to gym-based workouts. Seasoned swimmers also agree that they can develop peacefulness at the contact of water.

Houseplants are good for you

The air inside your home is polluted by invisible and toxic particles emanating from your furniture, dust, the paint on the wall, etc. This invisible pollution can dramatically affect your health – both physical and mental – as well as the ecosystem around you. The quickest and simple remedy is to add green plants to your interior decor. Indeed, plants can help to purify the air. Additionally, houseplants also release oxygen, keeping your indoors fresh. According to scientists, their beneficial presence also boosts your mental focus and reduces your stress levels.  

Making green houses mentally sustainable is the challenge of the 21st century. There is still a lot of work to do, but you can already embrace environmentally-friendly structures and solutions without losing your cool.