4 Ways To Minimize Household Stress

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As much as you love your home, you’ll be the first to agree that it causes an (often unnecessary) amount of stress. Whether you have pets or kids or both, or a partner who has yet to discover where the dishwasher is, it can feel like your home causes more problems than positivity. No one should live like this, so how can you minimize household stress and even enjoy your home? Here are four ideas to help you regain control and embrace a stress-free house.

Don’t Do It All Yourself 

One major source of stress is that you are expected to do everything. From cooking to cleaning to making sure the beds are made, or lunches are packed, it can feel like you never have any time to get off your feet for a second and relax. 

If this sounds familiar, it’s time to tell everyone in your household they need to start pulling their weight. Of course, pets and babies can’t do much, but those old enough to reach the sink or carry a laundry basket need to help carry the load. 

Establish a Schedule 

There is bound to be some pushback, especially if you’ve got a bunch of bratty teenagers who’d much rather sit on the sofa and do nothing at all. One way to avoid this is to establish a schedule that gives everyone a job and even gives everyone a day off throughout the week. 

This schedule is also useful if you live alone or have kids who can’t contribute yet. Rather than leaving everything until the last minute, a schedule allows you to keep track of what you’ve already done and breaks up your chores to make things more manageable. 

Solve Problems Early 

You might be someone who likes to put off problems until you’re forced to deal with them, but this can be a significant contributor to your household stress. The longer you leave repairs and replacements, the worse things will get, and the more stressed you’ll be.

The best time to call a plumber, electrician, exterminator, or any other service is as soon as you notice a problem. There’s no point in waiting around to see if things worsen because they inevitably will. So, solve any household problems early and enjoy reduced stress. 

Create a Peaceful Environment 

Finally, a peaceful environment is one of the best ways to eliminate household stress. Whether you opt for a minimalist household without clutter or embrace soft lighting and comfy fabrics, you can establish a tranquil home that helps everyone relax. 

By establishing this environment, you can find the space and the time to sit down and take a break. You can set up a timer or tell everyone you need a break, or you can enjoy the time you spend together without making a mess. 

Stress-Free 

A stress-free home is not the mystical secret many people hope for but know they can never achieve. All you need to do is re-evaluate what you do and consider how your family can help you. No one should have to do everything in the home, so consider these tips the next time you feel overwhelmed. 

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Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Editor-in-Chief at Chispa Magazine
Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.
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Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.