A room-by-room guide for better balance

Use your home to better protect your mental wellbeing. Browse the store, discover tips, and see how your home space can nourish your headspace.

Find your balance, room by room

Every corner of the house can be used to improve a sense of self and wellbeing. You just need to know where to look.

Two generations of a family sitting at a table enjoying a shared meal, laughing and smiling.

Eat together, grow together

Companionship and emotional support can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing. So, why not make time for regular family or house meals? It can be any meal of the day – the key is togetherness, not timings.

Did you know?

42% of people say their relationships with their family have improved over the last 12 months.

Young couple laughing and lying down on a bed, surrounded by cushions and bedding.

Get a good night’s sleep

TV, tablets, mobile phones and laptops can keep your brain wired. Where possible, remove any distractions from your bedroom. If you find yourself lying in bed awake for more than 20 minutes, get up and do something relaxing in low-light.

Did you know?

55% of people say sleeping is most important for maintaining a sense of mental wellbeing at home.

Young woman sits in a tidy organised room, using a sewing machine to create something.

Create a creative corner

You don’t need a dedicated playroom to make space for play. Use rugs, storage boxes and cushions to create a nook of imagination, creativity and a bit of happy mess.

Did you know?

Just 27% of people say their home meets their needs for playing with their children.

A young couple preparing a meal together, concentrating and smiling.

Feed your wellbeing

Chopping, slicing, dicing… cooking can be an act of culinary mindfulness as you focus on the task at hand. Try new recipes and get creative in the kitchen to boost your mood.