How to Lessen the Chaos and Increase the Peace in Your Home

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Originally posted on December 22, 2021. Reposted on December 22, 2023.

Do you struggle with maintaining a peaceful vibe in your home life? Do family members or roommates all talk at the same time, cut each other off, make lots of noise, and disregard each other’s personal things, space, time, and other ways of being decidedly un-peaceful?

It’s the holiday season, and peace is a running theme. When we gaze at those twinkling lights and look up at the stars at night, we feel momentary peace come into our hearts. But how do we carry this peace within our being, and pass it along to other people to make a calm, comforting connection?

Here are some ways we can practice being more peaceful at home.

Be mindful of privacy.

If a door is closed, knock before entering. If a family member is in the bathroom, avoid the temptation to barge in no matter how in a hurry you are or how badly you have to go. If someone is typing an email, avoid peering over their shoulder. If people are having what seems like a personal conversation, resist the urge to pry.

Be mindful of personal space.

If you’re sharing space in the kitchen, find ways to go around each other. You can do things like claim your spot on the counter or take turns using the stove. You might try busying yourself with a different task instead of horning in on what someone else is doing.

Let others handle their own stuff.

It doesn’t feel peaceful to have someone telling you what to do, does it? Micro-managing refers to picking on little things that someone else may be taking care of, which only serves as an annoying distraction rather than a help. We can create a peaceful space by permitting others to search and find solutions to their own problems without interference.

Be mindful of quiet time.

There will be times when your home gets a bit noisy, and there will be other times when one or several people are trying to focus on a specific task or activity. Become aware of the mood of the room you enter and respect whatever you find there. Respecting others’ right to time alone and time to have silence is one of the best ways to keep the peace with those with whom we live our daily lives.

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Dominique