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STRESS BY CREATING YOUR OWN OASIS
By
Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc.
Personal Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach
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 your 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Comfortable Textures. Use pillows, throws and soft
materials to create a comfort zone. Our sense of touch
has a powerful impact upon our feelings.
- Symbols of Nature. Bring the outdoors inside with
shells, rocks, feathers, wood, leaves, etc.
- 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.
Copyright © Monique N. Gilbert - All Rights Reserved
Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc. is a Health, Nutrition, Weight-Loss
& Lifestyle Coach; Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness
Counselor; Recipe Developer; Freelance Writer and Author
of Virtues of Soy: A Practical Health Guide and Cookbook.
She has offered guidance in natural health, nutrition,
fitness, weight-loss and stress management since 1989.
MoniqueNGilbert.com
Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc. has received international
recognition for helping people get healthy, manage stress,
lose weight and keep it off. Through her coaching program
and writings, Monique motivates and teaches how to improve
your well-being, vitality and longevity with balanced
nutrition, physical activity and healthy living. For
more information, visit - MoniqueNGilbert.com
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