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Start your day with a glass of warm lemon water; on an empty stomach, it aids your body in releasing toxins.
Mood music to fit your every mood. Click which one you are in the mood for, and r-e-l-a-x.
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It lowers oxygen consumption. |
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It decreases respiratory rate. |
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It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate. |
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Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients. |
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Leads to a deeper level of relaxation. |
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Good for people with high blood pressure as it brings the blood pressure to normal. |
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Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate. |
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Decreases muscle tension (any pain due to tension) and headaches. |
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Builds self-confidence. |
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It increases serotonin production which influences mood and behavior. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches. |
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Helps in chronic diseases like allergies , arthritis etc. |
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Reduces premenstrual Syndrome. |
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Helps in postoperative healing. |
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Enhances the immune system. Research has revealed that meditation increases activity of ‘natural-killer cells’, which kill bacteria and cancer cells. |
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Also reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress. |
Aromatherapy Facts:
Grapefruit Essential Oil: Aids in relief of nervous energy, depression, headache, performance stress, jet lag, and PMS.
Therapeutic Effect: Uplifted, Euphoric, Feeling of Wellness, Natural Stress Reliever.
My friend Michelle, aka Buffmother, taught me a trick I use on a daily basis. She loads up her To-Do list with things like Drink 10 oz of water or Stretch for one full minute. She calls it her five minute mojo checklist. My favorite way to find my “mojo” is to take five deep breaths, …very…..long…..slow…..breaths. Controlling your breath centers you, and calms your central nervous system. Breathing in five (minimum) deep breaths helps you to focus, and is excellent in calming anxiety. Great stress reliever.
Sun damage, stress, and lack of sleep can contribute to uneven skin tone. Take care of your skin with a super-high SPF sun block every day.
A quick 15-20 minute nap can recharge your day and your mind. Slow your mind and body down to deeply relax and de-stress. You’ll have better mental processing, stress less, have better reaction time, create a brain that’s hungry and susceptible to learning, and have better overall health.
Nothing is more stressful than being unprepared. Get organized so you’re ready for the next day, taking a few minutes to make a to-do list of all you want to accomplish the next day. Knowing you’ve got everything covered means you’ll be less likely to think (and worry) about work in the evenings. When you start the day, you’ll have the sense that you’re in control of your life and your day, and are being proactive in your battle over stress. This sets a positive tone for the day, which can help you get more accomplished.
So it’s Friday, and I like to talk about interior design on Fridays because it gives me an opportunity to (A) talk about one of my favorite subjects, and (B) it allows me to connect with my friend Julia over at Hooked On Houses. Love her blog!
In every home I’ve ever lived in, I’ve loved leaving my mark on it from a design standpoint. Settling into my new-ish home of three years, I’ve definitely transformed it to where the previous owners wouldn’t even recognize it.
I was so excited about this new home because there were so many areas that had such huge potential to be developed into something fantastic. I love creating those spaces, finding niche areas in your home and turning them into a favorite place to be. Since working out is my thing (could you tell?), I was super excited to create a home gym. Between my design and my carpenter’s expertise, we created one of the haven’s in my house…my home gym!
Previously, this was a basement with no walls and concrete floors. We (okay, the carpenter) installed dry wall, lighting, and a rubberized floor…which made me a very happy girl! It’s truly one of my favorite places to be. It’s a guy’s gym, it’s a girl’s gym, and even the kids love playing on the stability balls on the padded floor in the gym.
I’ve even grown to love the elliptical machine. Although my favorite cardio still remains step aerobics, dance, hip hop dance, etc., I’ve grown to appreciate the old ellip.
So welcome to one of the favorite spots in my house! It’s a major stress-free zone, and you know you are going to leave this room looking better than when you entered it. For that reason alone, you have to love it!
