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Change Your Space and Change Your Mood<\/h2>\n

Often times during a separation or after a divorce, one party stays in the marital home.\u00a0 Many people report seeing reminders of happier times, or memories of significant events (both pleasant and unpleasant).\u00a0 These memories can be stressful.\u00a0 It is well known that stress can cause issues with digestion, immune health, anxiety, depression, and other mental and physical health issues.\u00a0 Changing your physical space can help change your mood.\u00a0 Particularly after a separation or divorce, changing the interior space of the marital home may be just what the doctor ordered!\u00a0 Below we discuss some budget-friendly (and some not so budget friendly) ideas about how to change your space and change your mood.<\/p>\n

Incorporate Greenery<\/h2>\n

It is amazing how remarkable a plant can change the way a room feels.\u00a0 Unless you are a natural green thumb, consider plants that you find easy to care for.\u00a0 However, you should also make sure it is a plant that sparks your joy.\u00a0 If you find the easy to care for spider plant to be unkempt and ugly, there\u2019s really no sense having it in the room.\u00a0 While a bit more costly, buying yourself flowers once a week is also a lovely way to change the mood of the room.<\/p>\n

Organize and Throw Away the Clutter<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing like coming home to a clean, organized space.\u00a0 However, not all of us have the natural ability to declutter and organize.\u00a0 This particular approach to change your space may seem overwhelming at first.\u00a0 If you are a natural born clutter bug, give your self permission to start small.\u00a0 Perhaps you can focus on decluttering your desk.\u00a0 Maybe you\u2019d prefer to start with your favorite chair and end table.\u00a0 Just picking one spot to keep clean, orderly, and devoid of clutter will lift your spirits.\u00a0 Once you discover the joy of that clean space, you may find your tidiness spills over to other areas of the house!<\/p>\n

Feng Shui<\/h2>\n

Feng Shui is a practice that dates back to 4,000 BC.\u00a0 The literal translation is \u201cwind water.\u201d\u00a0 The idea is to arrange furniture and incorporate elements that create flow and harmony.\u00a0 Incorporating Feng Shui into your space can be extremely budget friendly.\u00a0 There are countless resources on the internet that can be consulted to determine your best arrangements and small additions to any room for optimal mental and emotional wellbeing.\u00a0 Interestingly, one principle of Feng Shui is eliminating clutter and disorganization.\u00a0 If you have a larger budget, you can hire a professional to assist you in rearranging your home to best design the flow of Feng Shui.<\/p>\n

Paint A Room \u2013 Or the Whole House<\/h2>\n

Painting a room can change the feel of the space.\u00a0 Do you want soft pastels? Bold jewel tones?\u00a0 Regardless of the colors you choose, painting can not only cover up the color of old memories, but it can also give the room a completely different tone.\u00a0 While this is a slightly more expensive approach, painting will undoubtedly change the space and offer a pick me up with a color that suits you.<\/p>\n

Change your Lighting<\/h2>\n

Like painting a room, changing the lighting can have a significant impact on how a room feels.\u00a0 If you have a natural light source, use it!\u00a0\u00a0 Open up those curtains and let the sun shine in!\u00a0 Natural sunlight can improve our moods and calm our emotions.\u00a0 When natural light is not an option, consider the lightbulbs you use.\u00a0 Get rid of harsh lighting and find some softer light bulbs for your lamps.\u00a0 Consider installing new lighting or replacing your fixtures for an updated look.\u00a0 Mirrors are also an effective way to reflect more light back into the room.<\/p>\n

Change Your Furniture<\/h2>\n

If you want to and can afford it, consider replacing some or even all of your furniture.\u00a0 New furniture that reflects who you are as a newly single person can be a life-affirming choice.\u00a0 A lower budget approach is to consider selling your furniture on Craigslist or by holding an estate sale and then using those funds to buy another set of furniture off of Craigslist or by shopping other estate sales.<\/p>\n

Add Artwork<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t feel like painting, you can still change your space by adding artwork.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t have to be expensive artwork.\u00a0 There are plenty of places that sell art at a fairly low cost.\u00a0 Even a wall decal can brighten up a room and change the feel of the space.\u00a0 Consider creating some art of your own, if you are of a mind to do so.<\/p>\n

Considering Divorce?<\/h2>\n

Divorce is one of the most stressful things one can go through.\u00a0 As such, it is important to hire an attorney who can advocate on your behalf, look out for your legal interests, explain the legal process in terms you can understand, and help you get back on your feet and back on track with your life.<\/p>\n

At\u00a0Fait & DiLima<\/a>, we work with our family law clients to achieve these goals.\u00a0 We focus our practice on family and divorce law exclusively so that we can provide our clients with the most up to date, accurate legal information regarding their divorce process.\u00a0 Contact us today to discuss your case at (301) 251-0100<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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