6 Easy Actions to Add Peace and Calm to a Busy Day
Calmness, for some, might be an inborn personality trait, but it can also be a demeanor you learn. Certain habits can help maintain your equilibrium even when life is bustling. Scandinavians in general seem to be good at this. The Danes practice hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), and it can protect your energy and add comfort to every day. Try these six behaviors to boost your mood and bring balance to your activities. 6 actions for peace and simplicity 1. Manage your light. If you live where winter is long and gray (like it was when I lived in Denver, Colorado), you can't just wait for sunshine and warm weather in order to feel human. You have to treat light like medicine. You know how inviting a warmly-lit café can look on a dark afternoon? You can create this attractive look at home. Add dimmer switches to overhead lights, and use a mix of lamps to create pools of light, especially at eye level. Keep curtains and shutters open as long as you ...