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Overwhelmed? Tired? The stress of everyday
living can be alleviated by the use of an area of the house that
is designated as a tranquility zone.
No matter how much space you have available, it
can be incredibly helpful to have a room or area dedicated to
relaxing. Getting away from your undoubtedly hectic lifestyle
can become an important part of reducing your stress levels. A
recent Realty Times article discussed some of the key ingredients
necessary to help create a special comfort zone that you can relax
in.
Location
The first decision is whether you want your tranquility zone to
be indoors or outdoors. It can be absolutely anywhere, as long
as it is quiet, and you enjoy your surroundings. It can be a place
in the garden, a patio, a balcony, an entire room or just one
corner in a room. The important part is how that area makes you
feel. It must be comfortable and make you happy.
Focus
Another key to creating an area that you can really relax in is
to have a point of focus. Again, this needs to be something that
gives you comfort, makes you happy and will help relax you. It
can be something as complicated as a work of art or a library,
and inexpensive as a view, or as simple as a burning candle. The
key is to have something to focus your mind and begin your journey
of relaxation.
Elements
The items you have around you will affect significantly the quality
of your experience. All the different senses need to be considered:
sight, sound, touch, smell and taste.
• Sight: In addition to your focus point,
you may also want to consider having some mood lighting or some
of your favorite pictures.
• Sounds: Music can soothe the soul. Other
ideas you can use include the sounds of nature, or maybe a water
feature.
• Touch: This can cover a lot of areas; when
it comes to touch, everything becomes important. The chair or
sofa you are resting on, a favorite blanket, special pillows and
even the clothes you are wearing. Consider luxurious, comforting
materials such as fleece, silk or chenille.
• Smell: Some relaxing potpourri or incense
can be great. Scented candles can also be great additions. It
is probably best to go for subtle scents, though, rather than
overbearing ones that can take away from your goal of relaxation.
• Taste: This can be as simple of a glass
of water, your favorite drink or something more indulgent, like
chocolate-covered strawberries or a bowl of your favorite hard
candy.
When it comes to creating a relaxing environment,
everybody is different. Think carefully about what will really
help you to get into your tranquility zone and start experimenting!
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