Coziness outside and inside: 3 ways to create a “corner of calm” at home

What we focus on determines our behavior, mood, and mood. If your thoughts are now focused on events happening in the world, you are most likely overwhelmed with feelings of fear, helplessness, and confusion. At times like these, it’s time to say “stop” to yourself and move on to things you can control for now. One of the best techniques psychologists recommend is to redirect attention from the inside (thoughts) to the outside (body).

When you focus on yourself, your emotions, your body, you will feel their needs more clearly. You can listen in many ways with the help of breathing or meditation techniques and spa rituals. We have collected several tools that will help you create a relaxed and relaxed atmosphere around you, where it will be easier to relax and calm down.

bath ritual

You can talk for a long time about the benefits of a hot bath for the body. A half-hour procedure will help reduce pressure, relax and relieve tension in the muscles. And, of course, a no less important plus is the aesthetic pleasure from the process. Now dry jasmine, lavender or rose flowers are added to bath mixes so that we can feel like an ancient Greek goddess. And the purpose of the foam is not to imagine yourself as a child again, to create figures from it, but also to enjoy the aroma of sandalwood or amaranth essential oils.

An option for those who love everything at once is a relaxing bath with magnesium salt. You need to take it in a sitting position for 15-20 minutes, staying in the water along the heart line (so there will be less stress on it). And after completion, you need to rinse with cold water.

massage session

Massage is an immediate relief from muscular and emotional overstrain. It causes the muscles to alternately contract and relax, which in turn stretch and become more flexible. Also, massage improves blood circulation – capillaries and blood vessels expand and more oxygen enters the body.

You can combine massage with aromatherapy to create a more relaxing effect. To do this, use massage candles, which are now available from many beauty brands. It is easy to use – wait 5-10 minutes for the oil to warm up, pour a small amount on your palm and continue the process.

home aromatherapy

Although aromatherapy is still seen as an alternative medicine, all methods are good when it comes to relaxation. Light a candle half an hour before bedtime, fill the room with aroma or put a diffuser with essential oils – another type of aromatherapy. The scent of essential oils produces a soothing effect, that is, reduces nervousness and has a hypnotic effect. For relaxation, it is best to choose compositions with soothing oils, such as lavender, jasmine, sage or lemon balm.

And candles create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility, as well as surround you with your favorite aroma. By the way, some even believe that a person looking at the flame (or wick) focuses and gets rid of unnecessary thoughts.