Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Create a Soothing Home Atmosphere
• Method 2 of 3: Reduce Sound Stimuli
• Method 3 of 3: Take care of yourself
• Tips
• What do you need
• Additional articles

In our fast-paced, anxious and constantly rushing world, it's easy to get stressed and feel empty. In view of this, it is necessary to be able to stop sometimes and take care of yourself. The best way to do this is to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere around you. Such an atmosphere will improve your well-being, help relieve stress and anxiety, and gain self-confidence.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Create a Soothing Home Atmosphere

1. 1 Create an inviting environment. If there is a mess around you, it is difficult to relax in it. Making small changes to your home environment will help you feel in a quiet haven, not in the midst of chaos. Make the visible space attractive while considering your tastes and preferences.
   • Even small changes, such as rearranging furniture or painting on the wall, will make the room more attractive.Make sure that the furniture matches the size of the room. A too large sofa in a small living room will create the impression of being cramped and inconvenient. In this case, try to move it to a larger room.
2. 2 Clean up the surrounding area. This is necessary to create a relaxing atmosphere. If a small room is cluttered and has little space, leave one table or wardrobe in it, and move the extra things to a larger room. It sounds intimidating at first, but if you put in some effort every day to clear the space, you will end up creating a clean and calming environment around you.
   • When cleaning the closet, get rid of all unnecessary items that you have never worn over the past year. If a useless thing is dear to you for some reason, you can leave it, put the rest of unnecessary things in a bag and take it to the nearest charity clothing collection point.
   • If cleaning and tidying up your home seems too boring for you, search the Internet for the coordinates of the companies that do it. For a fee, they will do the cleaning you ask for. Choose a company that checks the trustworthiness of people before hiring them.
3. 3 Turn off electronic devices whenever possible. Constantly checking email and social media is often stressful, especially if your school or work is connected to the Internet. Try to disconnect from daytime worries in the evenings. Instead of sitting in front of a monitor all evening, try doing something else: reading a book or taking a hot bath.
   • It is especially important to turn off all electronic devices before bed. Studies have shown that blue light emitted from electronic devices can interfere with the production of melatonin and impair the quality of sleep.
4. 4 Bring a piece of nature into your home. Placing indoor plants or flowers indoors can help reduce stress and purify the air. An excellent option is aloe vera, which contains a gel that heals burns and wounds, or Hevea, which is popular with novice flower growers, which effectively cleans the air.
5. 5 Pick a scent you like and spread it around the room. Avoid overly pungent and obsessive odors. Think of soothing scents like lavender, chamomile, or even chocolate that have been shown to be relaxing. Use a spray bottle or candles to create a light, relaxing scent indoors.
   • Smells of grapefruit, cinnamon and peppermint are not good for relaxation, as they invigorate and excite.
6. 6 Purchase a quality mattress and bedding. Relaxation is especially important in the bedroom. Since we spend about a third of our lives in bed, try to keep it comfortable. This will help you to relax and regain your strength. Get a comfortable mattress and bedding. You will learn how to do this if you read How to buy a mattress.
   • Note that memory foam mattresses keep you warm. If you like to sleep warm, avoid these mattresses or get a cooling gel mattress topper that insulates your body from the mattress.
7. 7 Include soothing colors in your setting. Shades of blue, green and gray help you relax. Neutral colors like beige and ivory are also good options. Avoid bright colors that are arousing rather than soothing.
   • Use vibrant colors to add nuance and highlight details such as pillows or bedspreads. Don't paint the whole room with them.
8. 8 Maintain a comfortable temperature in the room. The cool room temperature promotes coziness and relaxation. A temperature of around 20-21 degrees Celsius is good. For better relaxation while sleeping, lower your temperature to about 18 degrees Celsius.

Method 2 of 3: Reduce Sound Stimuli

1. 1 Eliminate noise and other distracting sounds. Noise from loud neighbors, busy traffic or nearby construction sites can be stressful and disturb your peace of mind. Reduce these noises to a minimum and replace them with soothing sounds.
   • Sound absorbing curtains and double or triple glazed windows help you dampen street noise. Invest in good sound absorbing curtains and replacing old windows (if you own your own home) to reduce noise outside.
2. 2 Play soothing music. Studies have shown that music can help you relax even in stressful environments. Music therapy gains everything usedOIt is also more popular among pediatricians as it helps to calm the child during medical procedures. To get the most out of this method, play some calm, soothing music. Sounds of nature or calm jazz are also great.
3. 3 Reduce unnecessary noise in the workplace. For a relaxing work environment, purchase soundproofing headphones. If you work in an office or other place where you can wear headphones, sound isolating headphones can help you reduce annoying noise. You can choose between in-ear headphones or the traditional over-the-ear modification. Whichever option you choose, make sure you are comfortable with them.
4. 4 Get a quality white noise generator. In addition to a comfortable mattress and bedding, a quiet environment is essential for proper relaxation before bed. A white noise generator can help drown out unwanted sounds from a busy street or noisy neighbors. Choose a generator with a large selection of sounds and a wide range of volume, so you can adjust the mode to suit you.
   • Expensive white noise generators have a real motor and an internal fan, and not just make noise that mimics the sounds of a fan or nature. Check out the reviews and choose the generator that's right for you.
5. 5 Get earplugs. If you want to save money, you can reduce noise by using simple earplugs. They are sold at any pharmacy or hardware store.
   • Look for earplugs that are made of polypropylene foam and provide a 33 decibel reduction in noise (the maximum value for earplugs).

Method 3 of 3: Take care of yourself

1. 1 Pay attention to your physical needs. Of course, a relaxing atmosphere is very important, but even the most peaceful environment will not work if you are physically and mentally exhausted. Creating a calm atmosphere and taking care of your emotional and physical health will help you to relax properly.
2. 2 Incorporate aromatherapy into your daily practice. Aromatherapy has been shown to help reduce stress and pain. The aromas of vanilla, rose and geranium have a calming effect. Reduce physical pain and stress to help you relax and calm down.
   • Mix the aromatherapy product with water and pour the liquid into a spray bottle. Keep this bottle in your car, bag, or desktop drawer. Spray your wrists and neck periodically throughout the day for a relaxing scent when you are outside your home.
3. 3 Practice yoga or directed meditation. Calming techniques such as yoga or Taijiquan can help you relax and relieve stress, as well as improve your health (lower blood pressure and heart rate). The article How to Meditate in Yoga describes how to use yoga to relax.
4. 4 Try vitamin D supplements. Studies have shown that vitamin D, which is produced in the body by exposure to sunlight, improves mood. If you do not want to take pills, then you only need to be in the sun for about 15 minutes to get the recommended daily intake of vitamin D.Supplements with this vitamin can be purchased at any pharmacy.
5. 5 Play with your pet. If you have a dog, cat, guinea pig or other pet, play with it! It will help you release stress and relax. What's more, playing with your pet can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of obesity. Try to play with the animal for thirty minutes a day or go for a walk together to get some relaxation.

Tips

• It is not necessary to use all the methods described above at the same time. All people are different, and over time, through trial and error, you will be able to determine the best combination of methods for you.

What do you need

• Houseplants
• Scent spray, spray and / or candles
• Aromatherapy products (lotions or essential oils)
• Comfortable mattress and bedding
• Residential paint
• Soundproof headphones
• White noise generator
• Earplugs
• Vitamin D supplements

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