Being the kind of person who requires time to myself, and appreciates solitude, I thrive off having my own personal space to unwind, work, create and rest. The only space in the whole world that I can call completely my own is my bedroom. I have been blessed with my own room my whole life. I’ve been lucky enough to never have to share it with a sibling. It truly is my sanctuary.
Over the past few years, my personal style has evolved and changed, and I now enjoy a minimal aesthetic will a few soft colours. I like to keep my room clean, tidy and uncluttered, as I find that I am most calm when my space is in this state. I have come to learn that my environment is a direct representation of what’s going on in my head. If my space is clear, so is my head. Of course, this goes the other way around too. I honestly believe that the kind of environment that you live in has a direct effect on your wellbeing. Although I certainly can’t say that I have the ‘perfect space’, (I mean, come on now. Those only exist on Pinterest), my space is slowly evolving into everything I could want out of a room.
After lots of experimenting, and seeing what works, I feel as if I’ve come to find a good balance between a space that’s for working in and a space that’s for resting and sleeping in. It can be pretty tricky to establish the balance, but once you’ve got it, you’re good to go. Over the past little while, I’ve picked up a few tricks that have helped me to make the most of my space, and I’d like to share a few with you.
01 / Ventilate
I’m that person who will come into a room, and open windows. I can’t stand stuffy spaces. They make me feel heavy-headed and flustered. Open some windows, even if its just for a little while, to let some fresh air in. It’ll help you concentrate better too.
02 / Pare down
Living in an over-cluttered space can be overwhelming. I’ve read in a few places that people say that their space is a direct image of what is going on in their heads. If their space is cluttered, so is their mind. Having less in your room will help you immensely. Not only will you have more space, you will also feel lighter and your room will feel more peaceful. Sounds crazy? Try it.
03 / Define spaces
The average person doesn’t have loads of space in their room, but I think it is very important that your space is defined. Try not to work in bed or sleep at your desk. It’s been proven that if you study on your bed, you’re more likely to fall asleep, because your brain associates it with sleep, and rest. On the other side of the spectrum, if you spend too much time being stimulated in your rest space, such as being on a cell phone, you may find that you are unable to settle and rest easily in that space.
04 / Live
Your room is not meant to look perfect 24/7. It’s a living space after all. Trying to keep your room looking immaculate all the time can be exhausting, and may cause you to actually end up not being able to rest in your space because you feel the need to keep it tidy all the time. Balance is key.
05 / Invest
I’m the kind of person who gets visually bored very easily. After a little while, I feel the need to switch things up in my space. This doesn’t necessarily mean buying new things, but just moving things around and putting up some new things on my mood board usually does the trick. I know what my personal style is, and what kinds of things I enjoy having around me. So, I’ve invested in a few things over the past little while that I love, rather than buying hundreds of tacky décor items.
Here are a few snaps of my space…
Nabeela x
