Just today, I am working with a client that has asked me to help her create a peaceful home. With two small children and a new, very busy career, this is definitely challenging, but there are some environmental tips, incorporating feng shui ideas into your home:
1. Incorporate natural colors wherever possible, such as earth tones (beiges/browns), greens and blues.
2. Decorate with live plants, fresh flowers, stones, and seashells – natural elements!
3. Hang artwork with nature themes
4. Good, appropriate lighting for each room and minimize sound pollution with use of fabrics
5. Maintain a good balance of yin and yang or complementary opposites (see below):
Dark – Bright
Still – Busy
Deep colors -Light colors
Soft surfaces – Hard surfaces
Carpet/rugs – Bare floors
Curtains – Blinds
6. The scent of lavender is universally a scent that helps promote relaxation. Use some essential oils/sachet on your pillow before you go to sleep.
7. Be sure that you’re bed puts you in command position (simply put, a solid wall at your back with a view of the door)
8. And be sure to schedule some quiet time for yourself for meditation or just relaxing!
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