87 Ways to Feel Healthier at Home

NOT ONE OF THEM IS HAND SANITIZER –

July 26, 2021 – Thankfully, you can leverage your living space and what you do in it to feel healthier and happier on the daily, no expensive renos required. Of course, “healthy” means something different to every person, and it can also mean many things to each person. We aimed to find ideas that cover a wide variety of situations, from keeping germs out to avoiding physical injuries to doing things that make you smile. You know your body and what it needs best, so pick your favorites (even one, if that’s all you can manage!) and stick with the practices that really resonate. 1. Take off your shoes at the door. This is something that Michael Roizen, M.D., chief wellness officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic, does every time he enters his home, “to keep the outside out.” The bottoms of your shoes track in dirt and germs, so instead, keep a pair of inside-only shoes or slippers by the door to change into when you get home. 2. Tidy up your entrance.

Looking for a “low lift, high reward” decluttering project? Interior designer Anita Yokota (who used to be a practicing therapist) says to tackle your entryway. When it’s unorganized, it can be a stressful distraction every time you pass through it; when it’s clutter-free, she says it can instantly reset your entire home’s mood, and your own. 3. Take the stairs, again and again. Got stairs in your house or building? Take time every day to do some reps going up and down if you’re physically able to. Your heart rate will be going in no time.