With cooler weather around the corner, our time spent inside our homes will continue to increase with the Fall and Winter months. We spend most of our time at home and work, so it makes sense the surroundings of our home can directly influence our mood and wellness – both physical and mental. Air quality, structure and design, neighbors, and accessibility can affect the impact our homes have on our health. There are many things we can do to ensure our homes support our health and wellness, such as checking the batteries in smoke detectors, clearing up clutter, testing for lead, and creating more time for family.
This September the OSU Live Healthy Live Well team is hosting a four-part webinar series that explores how we can nurture our homes to nurture our mind, body, and soul. Each session will focus on a different area of the home and how to nurture that area to feel your best!
Week 1: From Sheets to Showers: Wellness in the Bed & Bath
Prioritize rest, mindfulness, and personal care by creating a supportive bedroom and bathroom environment. Learn practical tips to create a more calming, health-focused start and end to each day.
Week 2: Nurture Your Nest: Creating a Kitchen that Cares for You
Explore ways to help ensure your kitchen and pantry are working for you and your lifestyle. Learn tips and strategies to create a space that cares for you and your needs so you can enjoy your food preparation and dining experience more!
Week 3: Wellness for Family Life: Inside and Out
Discover how to transform your family and outdoor areas into a sanctuary of wellness for the whole family by creating healthy, connected spaces. Learn about simple changes and habits that support connection, movement, play, and overall well-being – both inside your home and out.
Week 4: Nurture Your Nest: Managing Your Home Workspace
Focus on ways to create a more functional, supportive home workspace – whether for remote work, studying, or household management. Learn strategies to organize better focus, reduce stress, and support tasks like managing finances, schedules, and important documents with ease.
Sessions are every Wednesday in September from 12:00 to 12:30pm. All sessions are free, but registration is required. Register today at go.osu.edu/lhlwwebinars
Written by: Zoie Clay, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Lawrence County
Reviewed by: Alisha Barton, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Miami County