Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor

I’m someone that needs a new change of scenery every once in a while — that can mean that I want to go out to the city for a day trip, try shopping somewhere new or just go on a walk. The easiest thing I do when I get into that slump is redecorate or rearrange my room. It always feels like a nice change of pace and doesn’t take much to do, not to mention there are plenty of benefits to redoing a bedroom.

A room can become cluttered after some time, so rearranging can help get rid of some things that have served their purpose. They don’t have to necessarily be thrown out either, as something that’s still useful can be donated if it’s no longer needed. Taking the time to go through things can also be cathartic — different objects could trigger nostalgic and happy memories, or there can be satisfaction in throwing away things that bring back unwanted reminders. If spring cleaning is on a to-do list for the future, redecorating and purging can be a way to get a jumpstart.

This type of project could work as a stress reliever and distraction from tension-inducing activities. After a long week of work and school, with obligations and due dates hanging over one’s head, taking a break to focus on a space designated for yourself can clear the mind. Plus, redecorating a space that’s frequently occupied can brighten the room back up; it increases someone’s productivity and exercises the creative side someone might not know they have, according to agapepress.org. 

The effect that rearranging can have on someone’s mood is beneficial as well. For a person that’s been in a strange funk lately or just hasn’t been in the greatest of moods for an unknown reason, a remodel could be what they need to improve their spirit. According to agapepress.org, a fresh look can bring life into an otherwise lackluster space, and can inspire an individual to so much more in everyday activities.

Contact the author at rhorrall17@wou.edu

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