Here are some easy ways to make your personal space a true comfort zone.
Your favourite music and natural sounds can help you relax and unwind. Sounds have the ability to alter our perceptions and instantly change our mood.
Live plants create a peaceful atmosphere. They improve the ambience and air quality of indoor environments, and induce a positive energy around them.
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.
A fresh and pleasant fragrance can transport you to a peaceful place and time. Use air purifiers or essential oils to create the 'aroma' you find most pleasing.
Place your furniture and other items to best fit your daily needs and actions. Personalize your space with things that invoke happy memories.
Use pillows and other soft materials to create a comfort zone. Our sense of touch has a powerful impact upon our feelings.
Bring the outdoors inside with shells, rocks, feathers, wood, leaves, and so on.
Take control of your surroundings, even when 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.
Eugine Loh, 938Live, MediaCorp Pte Ltd
