Home Wellness Ideas For Your Personality Type (Guest Post)

Please enjoy this guest post from Hana Rehman and Hippo on Home Wellness Ideas that match your personality type. Self-care is so important, especially these days!

Wellness is all about nourishing your body and mind. Especially since many of us have been spending so much time at home recently, it’s important to prioritize wellness and take care of ourselves. This can be anything from spending more time on our hobbies to decorating our spaces with things that make us happier. 

Feeling like your home office, kitchen, or living room needs a wellness refresh? If you’re not quite sure where to start with home wellness additions, we’ve put together some fun plant and essential oil ideas based on your personality type, along with an infographic from Hippo. 

Wellness Ideas Based on Your Zodiac

Who doesn’t love to examine their astrological chart? Below are several wellness ideas based on your sign’s element (air, earth, water, or fire). 

Air Signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius)

Air signs are quick-witted and creative. If you’re an air sign, consider these wellness adds for your living room or home office.

• Philodendron or bird’s nest ferns for modern and beautiful houseplants
• Bergamot and lavender essential oils for clarity and focus

Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn)

Earth signs are practical and detail-oriented. Comfortable, stable, and refined home environments are best for earth signs. Here are some ideas:

• Snake plants or parlor palms for a long-lasting and low-maintenance beauty 
• Ylang ylang or eucalyptus essential oils for freshness

Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces)

Water signs are intuitive and imaginative. A home environment that supports their sensitive natures and empathy will help them recharge. Ideas include:

• Ficus tineke and ZZ plants for hominess 
• Rosemary or grapefruit essential oils for clarity and inspiration 

Fire Signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius)

Fire signs are passionate and take initiative. Wellness ideas include those that inspire you and make you feel more independent. Here are some options:

• Orchids and coffee plants for energy and vibrance
• Spruce or cedar wood scents for temperance 

Wellness Ideas Based on Your Myers-Briggs Type

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Your Myers-Briggs personality type helps you understand if you’re introverted or extroverted, a thinker or feeler, and more. Here are some wellness tips based on where your Myers-Briggs type falls under the categories of analysts, diplomats, sentinels, and explorers. 

Analysts (INTJ, INTP, ENTJ, ENTP)

Analysts are said to be strong-willed and clever. Here are some wellness addition ideas for analysts:

• Hydrangeas, irises, and zinnias for a bold color pop
• Chamomile, hyssop and vetiver essential oils to calm the mind 

Diplomats (INFJ, INFP, ENFJ, ENFP)

Diplomats are inspiring and full of charisma. If you’re a diplomat, try the following in your home:

• Orchids and peonies for added elegance
• Rose, frankincense and grapefruit scents to invigorate

Sentinels (ISTJ, ISFJ, ESTJ, ESFJ)

Sentinels are dedicated problem-solvers. If that’s you, try out:

• Dahlias and roses for liveliness
• Tea tree oil, arborvitae and rosemary essential oils for focus and reduced stress 

Explorers (ISTP, ISFP, ESTP, ESFP)

Explorer types are adventurous and full of energy. Explorers might find it fun to compliment their homes with:

• Cactus or chrysanthemum for a unique look
• Cassia, wintergreen and basil essential oils for refreshment and warmth

Whether or not you fully believe in your astrological chart or Myers-Briggs type, these home wellness additions can make for fun new projects or gifts for your loved ones. Ultimately, no matter which plants, scents, or self-care activities you choose to focus on, you’ll be feeling the zen at home in no time. 

For even more wellness ideas, check out the infographic below. 

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