‘What Makes My House a Home’ Worksheet
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Especially during fall and winter when we’re at home a lot more, the things that make our house are home are so important. Sometimes, typically after a long day, we can overlook a look of these things and forget about how important they are.
Our ‘what makes my house a home’ worksheet is a great activity for reconnecting with what you love about your home. It puts the spotlight on the senses and the simple things, the ways you’ve made your house your own, and even gives you a little space to think about rooms or areas of the house you could make changes to.
The worksheet is available as a printable for you. You can get it at the bottom of this article after the individual ideas.
We hope these ideas put the spotlight on the things you love about your home and help you discover things you may have been overlooking.
Here are all of the individual ideas the worksheet encourages you to explore in full. Some are about reminiscing and simply taking in your home as it is, while other ideas get you thinking about changes you could make.
The first thing I see when I walk through the door that brings me inner calm.
Sounds in my home that comfort me.
Visible mementos or sentimental items and their stories.
The part of my home I feel most relaxed in and why.
What parts of my home reflect my personality.
Routines in my home that ground me.
My favorite time of day in my home, and why.
Practical items I have that make my life easier.
Who or what in my home makes me feel full of life.
The most comfortable pieces of furniture in my home.
Soft and comforting textures in my home.
Scents in my home that comfort me.
How my home is cozy for the fall and winter.
Fond, vivid memories I have from living here.
A room or area I could make changes to so it can become more like ‘me’.
Get the ‘What Makes My House a Home’ Printable here.
This is a great activity you can do one evening. Because of our personalities and decisions, our homes are often a reflection of us and the things we love. Giving those things a little more time and attention can help you rediscover a love and passion for your home.
You may also enjoy our fall printables and activity ideas as well as these at-home weekend get-together ideas.
