imPERFECTly emPOWERed Journal – A Home Magazine For Women
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Ahna Fulmer is the author and owner of leading DIY healthy lifestyle blog, Hammers N Hugs, where women are inspired to reclaim healthy hearts and happy homes by empowering holistic wellness with all-natural recipes, fitness and nutrition advice, DIY tutorials, home decor inspiration, and family fun to redevelop your emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and social health – one imperfect day at a time. A podcast host, dual-certified nurse practitioner, fitness/nutrition coach, and DIY pro – Ahna has been published by the American Heart Association and featured on major platforms such as iHeart Radio, ABC News, Wayfair, Apartment Therapy, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and American Farmhouse Style Magazine. 5. Increase sunlight exposure. It is believed that sunlight helps to release a chemical in the brain called serotonin that stimulates energy and can elevate mood and outlook. Pro Tip: Replace standard curtains with sheers or convert full-length curtains to valances. 6. Paint walls a lighter, brighter shade. Psychology has demonstrated that color subconsciously affects our mood. Pro Tip: Repaint your walls in a shade of white, light gray, green, or yellow. 1. Declutter. Research has shown that decluttering and organizing a space can reduce stress and improve mood. Decluttering involves removing unnecessary items completely. Pro Tip: Take a trash bag and bag anything that doesn’t get used or played with on a regular basis. Schedule a porch pick up with the Salvation Army at https://satruck.org/donate/choose. 2. Organize. Take what remains and organize it in such a way as to optimize the visual appeal and practical utility. Pro Tip: Consider creative storage solutions like under sofa/bed slide out boxes, mounting baskets on the wall for vertical storage, or investing in custom cabinets and shelving like Closet Maid from Amazon.