yourHOME by design
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Your home is more than just a place—it’s the backdrop to your life, shaping your mood, mindset, and overall well-being. In this podcast, Nico uncovers the powerful link between interior design and neuroaesthetics, exploring how your environment influences your brain, body, and sense of fulfillment.
From practical design tips that make your space more functional and beautiful, to the science behind how thoughtful choices can boost your mental, emotional, and physical health, each episode shows how your home can become a tool for personal growth. Nico dives deep into how small design changes can foster better habits, help you become the person you want to be, and support a lifestyle that aligns with your goals for wellness and fulfillment.
Whether you’re redecorating, renovating, or simply curious about the psychology of design, this podcast offers research-driven insights, expert advice, and heartfelt stories to help you create a home that doesn’t just look good, but feels good—and helps you thrive.
Join Nico, founder of yourPARO, as she blends design expertise with the science of neuroaesthetics and wellness, showing how your space can elevate your health, happiness, and lifestyle.
yourHOME by design
Mastering the Art of Home Project Planning' 8 Steps for Success. Ep #20
In todays episode Nico emphasizes the crucial role of effective planning and goal setting in achieving successful home projects. Nico compares planning to a puzzle, where each piece of the project is carefully decided and organized in advance to ensure a positive outcome.
Aligning the project with personal values and long-term goals is stressed, highlighting the benefits of delayed gratification. Research suggests that effective planning and goal setting can provide several benefits, including creating momentum, guiding focus, building confidence, and freeing up cognitive resources.
The importance of defining project goals, creating a budget, establishing a timeline, engaging in the design process, material selection, costing and ordering, and clear communication during the execution phase are all highlighted as crucial steps in the planning process. Thorough planning and attention to detail are crucial for achieving a successful and rewarding home project no matter the size of your project. Here are 8 steps to success!
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Resources:
Bathroom Serenity Guide www.yourparo.com/bathroom-serenity
Living Room Essentials Guide www.yourparo.com/living-room-know-how
Waitlist: The Power of Home (mini course) www.yourparo.com/miniseries
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