Does Your Home Spark Joy—Or Just Look Good on Instagram? | S1, Ep. 10

Pop quiz: Does your home spark joy, or does it just look good on Instagram?In this episode of Live in Your Wheel House, Kim Costa dives into the Recreation spoke of the Wheel House Assessment. This is the dimension most people dismiss as "nice to have" until they realize it's the missing ingredient in their happiness.You can have granite countertops, perfect paint colors, and killer curb appeal, but if your home doesn't support the activities and experiences that light YOU up, you're living in someone else's dream, not your own.Kim explores how your home either invites joy or blocks it, covering: ✨ Why recreation sits at the top of Maslow's Hierarchy (hint: it's not frivolous) ✨ The 7 ways your home should support fun, hobbies, and leisure ✨ How to assess if your Recreation spoke is thriving or barely surviving ✨ Why proximity to joy matters as much as square footagePlus, meet this episode's Wheel House Hall of Fame inductee: Dolly Parton, who proves that when your home supports play, creativity, and simple pleasures, everything else flourishes.If you've been waiting for "someday" to prioritize joy, this episode is your permission slip to start now.Ready to align your home with your most authentic life? Preorder Kim's book Live in Your Wheel House at LifestyleFoundations.com and discover the step-by-step method to living intentionally—starting at home.Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection. If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations.Go to Kim's website for the Lifestyle Lift Assessment.Order Kim's book at any book retailer and get $300 in book bonuses free at: https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.comFollow Kim on InstagramFollow Kim on FacebookFollow Kim on LinkedInFollow Kim on TikTokPodcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.