50+ Ways to Reduce Stress, Relax, and Be Happier at Home

updated Mar 11, 2020
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Raise your hand if you like your home to be a sanctuary: a place to unwind after a day of staring at computer screens, chasing around children, and being stuck in traffic. Now raise your hand if it’s actually a den of chaos that further saps, instead of replenishes, your energy. If you raised your hand both times, read on…

Here are fourteen of our best posts on how to reduce stress through your home, and find your way to a happier, more relaxing place.

  • Being vs. Doing: Taking Time to Relax at Home
  • Your Weekly Retreat: How To Relax & Eliminate Stress at Home
  • Weekend Relaxation: How to Quickly Carve Out a Quiet Space
  • 5 Stress Reducing, Relaxing Streaming & Downloadable Music Mixes
  • The Antidote to Pinterest Stress: 5 Sites that Don’t Take Pinning Too Seriously
  • City Stress: Crying in the Car
  • De-stress Your Pad: Tips for Making Home a Happier Place
  • Tips For Making Your Bedroom A Stress Free Zone
  • Creating a Stress Free Home Office by Reducing Options
  • Get Happier at Home: Take Time to Notice Small Pleasures
  • Take a Breather: Apps for Finding Peace & Quiet in the City