5 surefire ways to refresh your mind
When you are cold to the bone or so tired that you can't do anything, a living fire warms and comforts you. Or if you want to cheer up and inspire your loved ones, gather everyone together to enjoy the warmth of the fire. Here are a few surefire ways to refresh your mind – give them a try!
Aromatherapy
The therapeutic effects of fragrances and essential oils have been known throughout the world for thousands of years. Fragrance molecules travel directly to the emotional center of our brain via our sense of smell, thereby affecting our mood.
Enjoy scented candles, fragrance sticks, and incense, or use essential oils in an aroma lamp or diffuser.
Try different scents: apple calms , relieves stress and anxiety, and can ease migraines; citrus fruits ( especially yuzu lemon) balance mood swings and symptoms of tension and depression; mint improves memory and calms the nerves. Try them out to find your favorite scents.
Home spa
Warm up your body, relax your muscles, and calm your mind in your home spa. Fill the tub with hot water and add Epsom salts as the water runs. Epsom salts come from natural sources in England. The salts dissolve in water to form magnesium sulfate, which has been used for generations as a home remedy for various ailments. Epsom salts are available at pharmacies and grocery and health food stores. Light some candles in the bathroom, listen to soothing music, and relax in a luxurious bath.
Candlelight dinner
Candles create a magical atmosphere. When you decide to be consciously present, even simple things like cooking and eating together become acts of love. Take your time preparing your chosen delicacies. Set the table beautifully, light the candles, and enjoy the lingering atmosphere.
Light a campfire
Gathering around a campfire awakens deep feelings within us, whether we are in our own backyard or in the forest. Camping sausages or marshmallows, guitar playing, and good stories. That's all you need for unforgettable memories.
Story night
Speaking of stories: Do you have memories of childhood and reading bedtime stories aloud? And even if you don't have such childhood memories, it's never too late to create new ones. Before Netflix, there was a time when people read books aloud together. There are many good reasons to bring this form of socializing back into fashion! If you are one of the lucky ones who has a fireplace or wood stove, light a fire. Otherwise, you can create a cozy reading atmosphere with candles or incense. (Make sure the reader has enough light so that their eyes don't get tired.) Gather your family or friends, choose a good book full of adventure. Have a nice reading evening!
