Easy Home Tasks to Begin the New Year on the Right Note
The beginning of the new year can feel like a fresh start for some while finding motivation can be difficult for others. Resetting your home for the new year can jump-start your motivation to accomplish your goals for the new year. If you want to reset your space, consider completing these easy home tasks to begin the new year on the right note.
Reorganize the coat closet
The temperatures won’t be warming up soon, so ensure your coat closet or mudroom can help you efficiently access your winter gear. Sorting the winter coats by activity and temperature and organizing hats, gloves, scarves and other winter accessories can make getting dressed for outdoor winter activities easier and less stressful. And, you may feel more motivated to catch some vitamin d, no matter the temperature outside.
Deep clean the pantry and refrigerator
If healthier food choices are on your list for the new year, sometimes a more accessible fridge and pantry can help you achieve this goal. Empty the refrigerator and pantry, wipe down the surfaces, throw out expired food and assess what new items you need to purchase.
Reassess your linens
The start of the new year is an excellent time to reassess your household’s sheets and towels. Donate any sheets and towels that are threadbare or have lost their softness, or turn these items into rags. Replace these towels, hand towels, washcloths and sheets with softer, fluffier options that makes bathing and sleeping feel like a visit to a five-star hotel.
Commit to making your bedroom a sanctuary
If your bedroom becomes a collection zone for piles of unfolded laundry and miscellaneous items, commit to leaving these items at the door. Reimagine your bedroom as a sanctuary to create a space that is calm, clutter-free and helps facilitate deep, restorative sleep. From the mattress and pillows that best support your sleep style to a soothing color palette and soft, welcoming textiles, ensure everything that enters your bedroom will help support your sleep goals.
Establish rituals
Establishing rituals at home can have a cascading effect on every aspect of your life. Whether it’s a morning ritual of practicing gratitude while drinking your coffee in silence before the rest of household awakes, preparing dinner with soothing music, or winding down at night with a book and comforting cup of tea, rituals can help set the tone and impact how you go about the rest of your day.
While any time of year can provide a fresh start if you want it to, the beginning of the new year can be a slow time that invites you to start fresh and set the right tone for the rest of the year.