Being a homebody is anything but boring – here’s how to find the joy and solace within the comfy confines of your own home.
Sure, adventure may be worthwhile in itself, but it’s not for everybody. In fact, while we’re living in a world that appears to be in constant motion, there’s a growing number of us finding joy in the art of staying home. Sure, this is due in part to our physical surroundings, ie: being home, but it has just as much, if not more, to do with the mindset that goes with it.
Home Sweet Home
A lot of us would probably describe home as a place, but even more of us would probably describe home as more of a feeling. Home serves as a sanctuary where you can be yourself in your comfiest pajamas, create memories, enjoy your favorite pastimes, and brew a big cup of tea in your favorite mug just the way you like it. A homebody is no stranger to finding peace in a familiar setting.
Make a Choice
Truly embodying being a homebody means embracing whatever it may be that brings you happiness despite these things deviating from social norms. So, while staying in to cozy up with your pet and crack open a new book may not be everyone’s idea of a great night, it’s certainly the perfect one for the seasoned homebody.
The Simple Life
Don’t think for a second that the life of a homebody means no excitement or lack of adventure, in fact, that couldn’t be further from the truth. If you’ve ever snapped in the last piece of jigsaw puzzle, finished a thriller that ended with a major plot twist you didn’t see coming, or brewed the perfect cup of coffee as you watched the sunrise from your front porch, then simply put, you get it.
Where Creativity and Productivity Can Flow
Pursuing a passion project, perfecting a skill, and/or organizing your surroundings are just a few easy homebodies can find fulfillment through allowing their creativity and productivity to flow freely. Trying something new or honing in on a skill doesn’t mean you have to attend a class or workshop, you can pursue these projects from the comfort of your own home and find your own flow.
Cultivating Reconnection
Embracing the homebody lifestyle means saying au revoir to the idea that how busy you are equals how fulfilled you feel. In fact, as a homebody, you understand how important it is to slow down, disconnect from the chaos of daily life, and reconnect with yourself and your surroundings.
Power in Pressing Pause
Self-care tends to go out the window when we fail to press pause every now and then. But a homebody knows pausing for self-care is vital.
Time to prioritize the activities that nourish the mind and body – think meditation, visiting the library, getting some fresh air, making art, or cooking yourself a delicious meal.
Keep Connections Meaningful
No, being a homebody doesn’t mean you’re antisocial or horribly isolated, it just means you prioritize meaningful connections with family, friends, and yourself. Homebodies take it upon themselves to create a space where loved ones feel welcome.
Cheers to the homebodies – to those who slow down, savor the present, and find beauty in the ordinary often seemingly mundane. Here’s to embracing the homebody lifestyle, finding peace, joy, and most importantly, yourself.
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Victoria Lewis
Victoria is a freelance writer, dog lover, and coffee enthusiast living with her husband and dog in a small town in Kansas. Surrounded by an expansive to-be-read pile, she spends her time either deeply engrossed in a book or listening to one. As a fervent supporter of both bookstores and public libraries, Victoria enjoys sharing her latest reads on social media, connecting with fellow bibliophiles, and diligently updating her Goodreads profile.
