Rajat Tyagi

Life is not easy. There are work troubles, family troubles, girlfriend/boyfriend troubles, weather troubles, traffic jams, appointments...the list is endless.

All that madness can take a toll on your peace time and you might find yourself longing for vacations frequently, sometimes right after you’ve come back from one.

So, what is one to do? Is there any way to make the day-to-day living a little more easier? Yes, there definitely is. And we are not saying the usual trips to expensive restaurants or bouts of retail therapy that can send you down a guilt-trip later more often than not, there are things you can do right at home that will relax and rejuvenate you.

Apart from the expenses, office and commuting hardly leaves any time to go out anywhere on weekdays. So, we bring to you some suggestions to chill out right in the comfort of your home.

1. Set up a Home Bar:

If you are not a teetotaler, chances are that having your own bar has been one of your dreams since long. So why not make a small, cozy bar until you get your grand bar set up? All you will need is a spare corner in the room, a bar cabinet (use any old cupboard if you want), and some bar accessories like beer mugs, shakers, and ice-buckets. You can order bar accessories online from any reputed brands.

2. Get a Mini Theater:

Simple pleasures of the life hold much value when you are in dire need of a breather. A home theater system is a one-time investment that can save you from many a boring and uneventful nights. Set up the system in a room, strew some comfy mattresses and pillows around and invite friends for a pajama party.

3. Install a Basketball Court:

How about some movement to up your energy levels. Experts say that regular exercise is the best way to keep lethargy at bay or whip up some energy when you are tired of sitting in front of your computers all day. But since exercising can be boring, why not make it fun with getting a basketball net in your backyard?

4. Make a Terrace Garden:

If gardening is your poison and the color green soothes your parched eyes, make a little garden of your own. If lack of space is your excuse, then it is not a good one. There are many ways you can grow plants even in limited space -- balconies, terraces, hanging gardens, box gardens, and so on. Once you start, it will become one of your most engrossing hobbies.

5. Set Up Your Own Soul-Space:

You need to listen to your soul once in a while. Whether it screams to drown in paint or in crafts or books or even knitting, you can dedicate a small corner or an entire room for your hobbies. When you create such a space, you can get started whenever you feel like, the ideas will not be relegated to the back of your mind for a lack of arrangements.

That said, we want to know your idea of fun. What it is that calms you down after a long day? Do you hit the bar or just bury yourself under piles of sheets while your favorite music plays out loud in the room? Tells us in the comments section.