Calm Home, Calm Mind
away shadowy corners and reflects light through your space. • Stimulate your senses –
TIPS FOR LESS STRESS AT HOME
Have you ever walked into a room and just thought, “Ohhh, I like this, it’s nice in here?” Chances are, that space incorporated several different sensory elements that create that feeling. Music, scents, textures, and colors are all ways that our environment influenc - es us. Subtle scents from candles or diffusers can trigger our bodies to relax, as can music. Likewise, adding pops of color and different textures to a room creates a feeling of interest and depth. Think area rugs and throw pillows in accenting colors and varying textures. • Decorating Ideas – Where to start when you’re decorating can feel a bit daunting at times. The principles of Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra can help give you some direction and a place to start. They both involve the ideas of a balanced space that’s uncluttered and incorporates natural elements.
by Teresa Siqueira
H aving stressors in our lives is something that has become practically unavoid- able. Unless you happen to live a sto- rybook-like life in a remote mountain meadow where it’s always sunny and work doesn’t exist, you probably have things in your life that cause you stress. But creating a calm home is possible for everyone. Some stressors can be eliminated altogether, but more likely, you’re going to have to be disciplined about finding ways to care for yourself and your loved ones to help ease stress. One of the best ways we can do that is by being intentional about our home environments. Stress causes all kinds of negatives in our lives that impact us and our relationships. You’re not your best self when your brain is expending a ton of energy in survival mode, which means that you’re not showing your best for your partner, friends, and family. Being mindful about creating calming and peaceful space helps give your brain that much-needed room to unpack your worries, set them aside, and rest. How to create a more zen home • Pay attention to every room – This doesn’t mean that you have to tackle every room in
your home at once. Pick the rooms you spend the most time in to start. You’ll feel the impact right away in those spaces, and it will motivate you to keep going. Once you’ve created peaceful spaces where you spend most of your time, keep going to areas like your laundry room/space, pantry, storage rooms, etc. If you create serene and organized environments in the fewer glam places of your home, doing chores will be less of a, well, chore. • Add natural light – This is a huge one that can change the tone of your space immediately. Don’t worry, we’re not suggesting you start knocking out walls! Adding mirrors to your room can capture and reflect natural light and create a more open and airy feeling. Try to hang mirrors on walls opposite to windows to reflect the outside light directly – it’s like a sneaky second window. In corners, think about getting a tall mirror that stands on the floor and set it diagonally in the corner. This takes
101 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
100 SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022
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