We live in a fast-paced world of convenience and yet instead of using that to establish peace and harmony, we are all rushing around all the time feeling stressed and over-extended. By setting up a place of harmony in your home, using rock garden fountains and other techniques, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the outside world and come home to yourself.
Water features are particularly helpful for establishing a peaceful area for many reasons. Water symbolises a new beginning and running water symbolises progression. In addition to this the sound of running water has a very calming effect, and people often use it to help them go to sleep, study or meditate.
Schedule in a few minutes each day to just sit and breathe in your new relaxing space. This might feel a little self indulgent, but when we schedule every moment of our days it seems mad not to give ourselves the time to recharge. After all, it is that recharging time that allows us to achieve everything else on our never-ending to do lists.
For those who like to read, establishing a reading area is a great addition. Fill it with books and magazines that you find calming and restorative. Resist the urge to put too many in there as this can add pressure, making you feel like a failure if you don't read everything. If you begin to feel like this, just leave one book there, so you don't feel too much pressure.
Yoga has become a trendy form of exercise, but in its essence, it is about finding a moment of peace and establishing balance between the body and mind. Giving yourself a few minutes to practise yoga can be hugely beneficial, whether you sit and follow breathing exercises or do a few stress releasing poses.
Don't be worried about inviting other people into your space. Once you have established it as a calm area to recharge, others will feel this when they enter. Invite your children in, but explain to them that this is a peaceful area. This will teach them to establish their own daily habit of recharging and relaxing.
If you have friends or family members who are struggling with anxiety and depression, why not invite them along into the space. Sometimes all we need is permission to relax and be a little selfish for a few minutes and instantly the pressure is taken off and we can relax again. Sharing your space with others is a wonderful way to help them.
Your home should be a place that feels safe and leaves you feeling recharged and ready for whatever lies ahead of you. By taking the time to set up a safe and peaceful space in your home, you are giving yourself permission to relax and recharge. No one else can do this for you and it is beneficial to absolutely everyone.
Water features are particularly helpful for establishing a peaceful area for many reasons. Water symbolises a new beginning and running water symbolises progression. In addition to this the sound of running water has a very calming effect, and people often use it to help them go to sleep, study or meditate.
Schedule in a few minutes each day to just sit and breathe in your new relaxing space. This might feel a little self indulgent, but when we schedule every moment of our days it seems mad not to give ourselves the time to recharge. After all, it is that recharging time that allows us to achieve everything else on our never-ending to do lists.
For those who like to read, establishing a reading area is a great addition. Fill it with books and magazines that you find calming and restorative. Resist the urge to put too many in there as this can add pressure, making you feel like a failure if you don't read everything. If you begin to feel like this, just leave one book there, so you don't feel too much pressure.
Yoga has become a trendy form of exercise, but in its essence, it is about finding a moment of peace and establishing balance between the body and mind. Giving yourself a few minutes to practise yoga can be hugely beneficial, whether you sit and follow breathing exercises or do a few stress releasing poses.
Don't be worried about inviting other people into your space. Once you have established it as a calm area to recharge, others will feel this when they enter. Invite your children in, but explain to them that this is a peaceful area. This will teach them to establish their own daily habit of recharging and relaxing.
If you have friends or family members who are struggling with anxiety and depression, why not invite them along into the space. Sometimes all we need is permission to relax and be a little selfish for a few minutes and instantly the pressure is taken off and we can relax again. Sharing your space with others is a wonderful way to help them.
Your home should be a place that feels safe and leaves you feeling recharged and ready for whatever lies ahead of you. By taking the time to set up a safe and peaceful space in your home, you are giving yourself permission to relax and recharge. No one else can do this for you and it is beneficial to absolutely everyone.
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