Comfort at homes means to be content in familiarity. There are a lot of times where life might take us outside our comfort zone. Having that comfort in familiarity is when you find something that you can relate to or something you know and finding comfort, or maybe even confidence, in that feeling.
I think the most important thing about feeling comfort at home would be peace and quiet because sensory stimuli such as sound and light could be very detrimental to somebody’s comfort, at home or otherwise. An increase in sensory stimulation is always detrimental towards health and could cause headaches and loss of sleep. The home is a place that is disconnected from the outside world to some extent, and that is part of where comfort comes from.
This is a topic that is near and dear to the hearts of my readers, researchers, and website visitors. So much so that one of them were kind enough to share their own personal opinions. I don’t claim to be the best interviewer in the world, but I do promise some good, raw, and honest answers from normal people like you and me. I do my best to NOT filter these answers, except for the bad words and hateful speech.
With that little blurb out of the way, let’s dive right into the juicy bits of (potentially) life-changing insights.
Current Topic: Comfort At Home
‘R’ = Richard N. Stephenson (me!) ‘I’ = Interviewee (anonymous by request unless otherwise noted)
[This interview is inspired and fueled by research done for my book: Staying Motivated at Work.]
R: What are some of the biggest reasons you would ever look into this subject?
I: Comforts at home create a sense of physical and mental safety, security and help with an overall sense of well being. If I have had an awful day at work and i come home and my dog gives me kisses and my kid gives me a hug the rest of the junk from the day melts away. Comforts at home encompass routines and known activities that are safe and secure as well.
I think this is equally important for children as well as adults. High school is challenging for a kid and knowing they have “comfort at home” I hope keeps mine stable and happy. Knowing you have a warm clean safe environment to come home to means a lot. Its a scary world out there.
R: Think about the topic for a bit – describe what’s so special about it for most folks?
I: Having the feeling of comfort of at home gives you a place that you want to be at the end of the day. It helps one get through the day better if they are eager to return home. It gives you motivation to apply yourself to your tasks better, whether it is at school, work, or something else you are participating. It creates a safe place.
R: Explain what about this subject could help people be just all around better.
I: I think the comfort that I’m able to find at home makes me a better person because I have an extremely stressful job and being able to unwind in a comfortable place prepares me to deal with it the next day. I spend a lot of my day helping my company’s clients with their own lives and I don’t know if I could be there for them without it. I imagine anyone who works with other people face to face every day needs the same comforts.
R: Who out there is a good example of using this subject to the fullest?
I: A person who is good at “comfort at home” is someone who makes it a priority to have their home be their “sanctuary.” This means that they spend time making their home look and feel beautiful – they budget for nice furniture, flowers, artwork, and candles. This person also creates boundaries of the activities that will happen in their home. Someone like this will be careful about bringing work home with them. They will also make sure their house is clean and inviting.
R: If you had to pick who’s the worst at this subject, who would it be?
I: A person who id selfish is bad at giving comfort at home. They only care about their own needs. They tend to overlook the needs of others accidentally if not on purpose. They don’t think of others and how they feel.
R: If you had to pick right now, how could you use this subject in your life more?
I: I like to have nice furniture so I am most comfortable when I’m home. My couches, chairs, and bed are all high quality so that I can relax. A good pair of slippers also eases all of my days stress
R: How would you describe the best time to make this topic part of your life?
I: When I get home from work, that’s the best time of the day to make comfort at home. I love to come and get into my pajamas and spend time with my spouse and dog. We hang out together, eat dinner, watch TV or work on our computers. It is our together time and a real comfort. It’s the best part of the day!
R: Describe a time when it is inappropriate to bring up this subject.
I: Retirement is the appropriate time for comfort therefore if one is not retired then it is not appropriate to get that kind of comfort. Retirement is a long term goal and many have to work because of the downturn in the economy. An inappropriate time to bring comfort at home is when bills have to be paid and food have to get purchased because no retirement funds were saved.
R: Can you tell me where folks out there should plan to bring this idea into their lives?
I: The best place to make comfortable at home is my living room. It’s the first place I see when I come home, where I can just throw myself on the couch and let things go. My bedroom is also comfortable because I can throw myself on my bed.
R: Tell us about the worst place to make this subject part of our lives.
I: “Comfort at home” is not an appropriate priority form someone who has responsibilities that would require him/her to be outside the home — including responsibilities to school or work or the supporting of a family. However, every day should include some “comfort at home” time.
We all need time to recharge in our own personal space with the people, things, and activities we most love. People who are constantly running soon burn out. The comforts of home can restore us to strength and enable us to face a new day or task.
R: Describe the type of person who will get the most out of this?
I: Senior citizens could use more help with home comfort. Most senior citizens have their age creep up on them and haven’t taken the opportunity to make their home age appropriate until it’s too late. A little more help in this area could make a much more manageable lifestyle for this age group.
R: Give me an example of something we can do to discover more about this subject.
I: I would tell the person they should have an in-depth convo with the other person. I would tell them they shouldn’t say anything offensive. And lastly “comfort at home” isn’t everything
R: Give the readers an example of the biggest pitfall for this topic.
I: When it comes to comfort at home, one should completely avoid hosting a party for a bunch of people that you don’t know. Opening your house to strangers is always a risk and you never know what you’re getting into. Better to avoid this altogether. If you want a party, make sure you know the guests, their likes and dislikes and have a great time together
R: Tell us of an example of when we can use this topic in our lives?
I: To make ‘comfort at home’ a bigger part of your life you should fill your home with things you like to do when relaxing. If you enjoy coming home and watching a movie, then put a nice TV in your living room, maybe with surround sound. If you enjoy coming home and reading a book in quiet, then get yourself a comfortable couch with good lighting. Fill your house with things you love to do.
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