Combat Stress by Creating Your Own Oasis
By Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc.
Personal Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach
www.MoniqueNGilbert.com Stress and anxiety can prematurely age our mind
and body. If not dealt with effectively, chronic stress and worrying can
place undue strain upon our cardiovascular and immune systems. It
can also make us prone to mood disorders and negatively affect our
cognitive functions. Having a safe and comfortable place where we
can relax and unwind can help improve our well-being and produce feelings
of peace and tranquility.
Ideally, creating an
atmosphere that induces calmness throughout your home is best.
However, if space is limited, you still can create our own oasis, even if
it is in only a corner of a room or in a cubical at work. Here are
eight easy ways to make your personal space a true comfort zone.
1. Tranquil Sounds. Your favorite music, sound
machines and water falls can help you relax and unwind. Sounds have
the ability to alter our perceptions and instantly change your mood.
2. Living Plants. Live plants create a peaceful
atmosphere. They improve the ambiance and air quality of indoor
environments, and induce a positive energy around them.
3. Soft Lighting. Soft and adjustable lighting
can create a soothing atmosphere. Look for light bulbs that are
bright, but not harsh. Being able to adjust the brightness of your
lighting will give you more control of the mood of your space.
4. Pleasant Smells. A fresh and pleasant odor
can transport you to a peaceful place and time. Open a window to get
an exchange of air, use air purifiers or deodorizers to create the scent
you find most pleasing.
5. Furniture Arrangement.
Place your furniture and other items to best fit your daily needs and
actions. Personalize your space with things that bestow happy
memories.
6. Comfortable Textures. Use pillows,
throws and soft materials to create a comfort zone. Our sense of
touch has a powerful impact upon our feelings.
7. Symbols of
Nature. Bring the outdoors inside with shells, rocks, feathers,
wood, leaves, etc.
8. Answering
Machine. When you need to unwind and revitalize, turn your answering
machine on and the volume down. You can always return calls when you
are recharged and ready to talk.
Take control of your
surroundings, whether they are just a corner of a room or a desk at
work. You can even use these steps when traveling to help you
unwind. By creating your own personal oasis, you will be better able
to relax and rejuvenate. A few changes may be all that you need to
make yourself calm, peaceful, energized and inspired.
Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc. is a Personal Health, Nutrition
& Lifestyle Coach, Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor and
Author.
Go to www.MoniqueNGilbert.com to learn more about
Monique's personal coaching program.
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N. Gilbert - All Rights Reserved
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Author Bio . .
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Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc. has offered guidance in health,
nutrition, fitness, weight-loss and stress management since 1989.
Through her coaching and writings, Monique motivates and teaches how to
improve your well-being, vitality and longevity with balanced nutrition,
physical activity and healthy stress-free living. For more
information, visit her wbsite at http://www.MoniqueNGilbert.com/
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