1. THE SCIENCE OF NATURAL LIGHT

Natural sunlight causes our brain to release a hormone called Serotonin – this being the happy hormone and feel good neurotransmitter – so this means that without sunlight in our homes we are in fact exposing ourselves to the risk of depression, anxiety and an array of other yucky symptoms. Open the blinds and let some natural light and fresh air flow through your home every day!

2. BRING GREENERY IN

Indoor plantation and nature is directly linked to mental and emotional development, reduced stress, and improved concentration. Pick some fresh flowers from the garden or even throw some kale into a vase if you are looking for an easy but beautiful quick-fix. 

3. MAKE YOUR BED

The morning rush often gets the better of us all. Whether we are scooting off to work or to drop the kids off at school or even to make it to our morning gym sesh on time, we often overlook the simple act of making our bed. The tone of your entire day is set in the first hour of being awake. The way you choose to spend this time will either set off a flow of events that will end up in an inspired, positive day ahead of you, or the contrary. Making your bed in the morning before you leave the house is imperative to increase productivity and motivation, harvesting hours of efficiency throughout your day.

4. CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR DOOR

We are all guilty of this crime. I have seen too many outdated children's timetables and take-aways menus stuck to the front of friends’ fridges to count.

Studies have shown that there is a direct link between the amount of clutter in one’s home and the number of items stuck to the front of the fridge door. Further to this, perform a fridge audit every 2 months. Are there opened and unused mustard jars, jams that have gone old etc? Get rid of everything you can in your fridge door to propel you into a field of inspired and positive orderliness!

5. INVITE FRIENDS OVER

A healthy home is a happy home. And true happiness is created in the company of friends and family. Spending quality time with your friends and family at your house will ensure your home is always kept to a high standard. When you know you are entertaining, you take pride in your space!

6. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SMELL

Essential Oils. Candles. Fresh flowers. Enough said. Excite the senses and watch how your overall mood changes.

7. ADOPT THE RULE OF 5 TO KEEP YOUR HOME TIDY

I am by no means perfect. I am only human which means of course there are times when there is a slew of Jesse’s toys decorating the living room and piles of clothes on my bedroom floor. But this is seriously the easiest hack! All you need to do is adopt a simple rule of five to have a healthy abode. Every time you get up from your desk or walk through your home, select five things to put away. Alternatively, each hour set aside five minutes for organisation. By the end of the day, you could have accumulated an entire hour of cleaning.

8. DON'T OVERLOOK YOUR FRONT DOOR

Your front door is an incredibly prominent feature of your home. Ensuring that this entry way is uninterrupted and opening freely has a profound effect on the energy that flows through your home via the front.

9. SORT OUT YOUR PAPERWORK

You may not realise it but those piles of old paperwork on your desk have a tremendous effect on your psyche and emotional wellbeing. Go through them, chuck out the papers you don't need and file the important ones away. You don't need to see them piling up every day. This will work wonders for your health!

10. LEAVE YOUR PHONE AND COMPUTER OUTSIDE THE BEDROOM

In today's day and age, this may seem like an impossible task. Just a "quick" scroll through your instagram feed before bed seems so normal. But sleeping with your phone next to your bed can lead to chronic sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality.

I cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your bedroom phone and computer free. Studies have proven that people who sleep with their phones outside of their bedroom enjoy a better quality of life and have seen improvements in their overall happiness and quality of life.

What do you do to keep your home healthy? I would love to hear!