Keeping the Calm

Keeping our inner calm as we go through the week can be challenging. Yesterday, we talked about how we make comments to our self and how that can either keep us calm or create an internal frenzy.

Another way to help promote an inner calm is to change our surroundings. Take a moment to evaluate your work or creative area. What colors do you have in your working area? Do you have some pictures or mementos that you find soothing? Do you have clutter on your floor, desk or shelves? I am not saying our work area needs to reflect some type of perfection. You may find a nice bit of clutter a sign of productivity. I know I do - What I am saying is - are there items that you can have in your visual field that promote a feeling of calmness or inner peace?

Putting calming colors or items in our work area can provide us a visual cue connecting us to our sense of well being or inner calm. Especially, if you are on the phone with a difficult person or you are managing a challenging situation. Placing photos, quotes, sounds or calming mementos from a recent vacation definitely can provide an atmosphere of calmness.

One particular item that I love was a gift from a co-worker of mine. They are these amazing scented pebbles. They actually look like large pieces of candy shaped like rocks. They are in a large cup and when I shake them around they diffuse a wonderful powerful scent of cinnamon. Another, item that I have is a from "the healing garden" collection. It is a white tea room spray that really provides another refreshing scent to the room.

What ways can you make your working space provide you a visual sense of calmness and well being? Don't forget that you want to include all senses. Perhaps you have this amazing throw pillow that is soft, and squishy with a soothing colorful pattern. Maybe you have one of those miniature little water fountains flowing somewhere on a shelf. Please share how you changed your working area to promote your inner calmness. I would love to know your ways of maintaining your well being.

Mary Catherine George

LifeChoices Coach