Creating Your 'Space'

 How to Create a Space

this is easier said than done. Our lives are so filled with junk that it's hard to escape from it all and find a little nook for doing the things you love. It's important to have a certain space for you to unwind, relax, be inspired and refreshed, and be creative. It might be a room, an office, or a unused guest room. But whatever it is, it needs to be special. So here is how to create a space that is ambient, cozy, relaxed, clean and dedicated to what you want that place to be used for. 

A really important factor of this is the lighting. I, personally, am more of a candle, string lights, soft lamp person, while others might be the natural light, window type. Either is fine, but make sure that the space is well lit and fit to your tastes. 

Depending on what you want the space to be used for (e.g. sewing, knitting, painting, writing, sketching, music, crafts, reading) the space will be different. For example if your space is going to be for sewing, you'll need a sewing table and sewing machine. For painting maybe you'll invest in an easel, or you'll have shelves of paint and jars of brushes. Journaling or writing requires a desk and writing utensils. So, once you figure out what the space is used for, you'll be able to envision the setup and necessities you'll need for it.

Use colors that reflect your personality. Perhaps, that is cheerful yellows, mellow grays, soft lavenders, earthy greens, or a vibrant blue. Whatever it is, try to incorporate that color or a few colors into your space. You don't necessarily have to paint the walls that color(s) but maybe buying a few throw pillows, or paintings, or a rug, will hale make that space exclusively yours. Anything is fine, so long as it fits your purposes and intent. 

Be more like a minimalist. Maybe you're the type of person who likes knickknacks everywhere in your house, but this space is meant to be a little comfort place. You can decorate it as much as you'd like, but really,  it's best to keep your focus on that one hobby, and focus on relaxation. If you're going to create that space for your literary pursuits, a bookshelf with beautiful, old books, or a cozy chair with an accompanying small book table (like an unused nightstand), and a knitted throw would be perfect. But you don't want to crowd that space with stuff. 

Make this space a stress-free zone. That means eliminating distractions (like any electronic devices, unnecessary noise etc.) and having everything you will need on hand. Because, if you want to be able to focus on what you're doing, getting up for water, or to find a pencil, or to rummage through your laundry for a sweatshirt, or run downstairs for scissors, lessens the chance of you unwinding and slowing down. Having everything you need (snack, water, sweatshirt/blanket, writing utensils etc.) on hand is a factor that heightens the chance of a successful, relaxing, refreshing space. 

Play music, or perhaps an audiobook/podcast for an ambient background. This is essential for me. I prefer music so depending on what you're activity you're doing, having focus, instrumental, motivational, etc. music really helps. 

That's all for now and I hope you guys enjoyed! See you later!