You drink the same coffee every day, you take the same route to work, you flop onto the same spot on the couch, and you start making dinner at the same time. You could say you're on autopilot and, if you do, someone will tell you that's bad and you need to shake things up.

But what if those little mundane moments make you happier?

Happiness means different things for different people.

But for most of them, it's something big, like a luxury vacation or an expensive car. If you depend on things like that to be happy, you'll probably be depressed for the majority of the time because you can't have a big thing every single day. Happiness comes from the little things in your everyday life, and the sooner you realize that, the sooner you'll be happier.

You won't find advice for a life makeover in this article because that's not what you need.

All you have to do is recognize that what's already there is all you really need.

How to Design Spaces That Encourage Positive Energy

Have you ever noticed that you feel totally different in a bright, tidy room compared to being in a dark, messy one?

That's not a coincidence or personal preference. Unless you're a vampire or a bat, you naturally like open, airy, sunny spaces, and everything else messes with your head.

Luckily, all it takes to have a steady stream of good energy is a few smart tweaks.

Let the Sunshine In

Your body has its own clock, and light is its cue number one.

If you get enough natural light, especially in the morning, your brain knows it's time to wake up and get going. It helps you sleep better during the night and feel more alert the next day. So, how do you get more of it?

Easy. Pull back those curtains!

You can also hang a mirror so that light bounces into a dark corner. And make sure to get rid of heavy drapes because you want something sheer and flowy.

If I were you, I'd look at a shop that specializes in entry doors near me; this way, you can get ones with glass panels (or sidelights) that let more natural light into your home. Adding more of these throughout the house should lighten up the whole place.

Add Some Greenery

Being indoors all the time is not healthy, but you also need to work and do chores, so taking a walk in the forest every day isn't a realistic goal.

The solution? Bring some of the outdoors inside, and it will boost your mood.

No, I don't mean having a tree in the middle of your living room. I'm talking about house plants! Aside from being beautiful, they also clean the air. If you weren't born with a green thumb and you're scared you'll kill any plant you bring in, start with something tough, like a snake plant or a pothos.

Clear the Clutter

You can't see stress, right?

It's something you feel. Well, that's wrong because there is some stress that you can see, and it's called clutter. A messy desk and a pile of laundry are much more than just eyesores; they're a bunch of little tasks that all scream for you to clean them up.

And that's not fun because it makes it hard to focus on anything else, let alone relax.

Start small, like getting a basket for the dirty laundry. The next day, clear out the desk. And each night, take 5 minutes to do a mini reset and clear off all big surfaces.

Designing for Comfort and Wellbeing

Energy-wise, it's get-up-and-go. But when it comes to comfort, it's the opposite.

You want to have a place that's your sanctuary, where you can truly relax and not have a care in the world. The aesthetics of the space are important, too, but for comfort, you want to focus more on the feel, not so much on the looks.

Let’s start with color.

What's on your walls sets the stage for everything else. Blues and greens are calming, but not everyone wants to have colorful walls, so white or beige works fine, too. Please do what you want; basically, it should be something you like.

Next, touch. A fluffy, chunky knit blanket on the couch, a plush rug under your feet, a soft throw pillow… It's tactile comfort your nervous system will absolutely love. And if you add a scented candle, even better, because the soft glow combined with the gentle scent will help you unwind.

See? I told you there won't be any big renovations here.

Conclusion

The secret sauce for a happier you is the cozy blanket you curl up under, the photo on the desk that makes you smile, the clean kitchen countertops, your favorite scented candle, a new rug…

All those things that won't have you remortgaging your house in order to finance them. Okay, a new Lamborghini might also make you happy, but can you buy a new one every single day?

I didn't think so. So new pillows it is then.