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Oh, you\u2019re not interested in getting happier? Of course you are! Here are five ideas you may not have considered that could make a real difference in your day-to-day satisfaction at home. You probably have most of this stuff already, so here\u2019s why you should love it. Just think, you could be happier by tonight! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Happy people know how to live in the moment and they know that obsessing over a mess is just no fun. Sure, there are times when you have to buckle down and get things clean, but those times can wait until the fun is over. There\u2019s no need to fret about making a mess while you\u2019re having a party, doing a craft project or cooking a huge meal. The chores will get done eventually and in the meantime, you\u2019re really living. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
People who have a hobby tend to be more satisfied and happy because they get to spend time doing a relaxing activity they enjoy. It\u2019s so nice to come home from work or take an hour away from doing chores on the weekend to focus on something that is purely for you and for fun. It\u2019s not about the hobby, it\u2019s about the act of prioritizing yourself and your happiness. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
At first glance a hand-me-down may seem like a placeholder, a thing you got for free that you\u2019ll keep until you can afford something better. Not so. Hand-me-downs have something going for them that no new piece ever can: history. What do I see when I look at my grandmother\u2019s plates? Chips and an old fashioned pattern, sure, but I also remember all the great meals I\u2019ve eaten at my grandma\u2019s house and that makes me happier than anything. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
You don\u2019t need science to tell you that a green thing in your home makes you feel more relaxed and happy. Is it all that CO2 being converted to oxygen? Perhaps. Maybe it\u2019s the feeling of caring for a living thing. Sure. We just know that plants are always a good idea<\/a> for a calm and happy home. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why almost used up? Because it\u2019s evidence that you\u2019re enjoying it! What\u2019s the point of splurging on a beautiful candle<\/a> or a cashmere throw<\/a> if you\u2019re only going to store it away. Happy people know that treating themselves to simple little pleasures every day is a big step towards all-the-time satisfaction. Go ahead and use the thing you\u2019ve been saving for a \u201cspecial occasion.\u201d That day is today. <\/p>\n Well, tell us, what makes you the happiest at home?<\/em> <\/p>\n This post originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: 5 Unexpected Things Happy People Have in Their Homes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n