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Easy ways to relax after a hectic cold day

by Akhona Ndlela

All you really want is to melt into a moment of calm after fighting freezing winds, managing a hectic schedule, and by the end of the day, hardly feeling your fingers and toes.

Even though the cold weather tends to wear us down both mentally and physically, you don’t have to spend your evenings extremely exhausted.

A busy, chilly day can be transformed into a restful night of cosy recuperation; all that is needed are a few things that offer comfort in their distinctive ways.

Here are a few examples

According to Somfy, our minds require additional care during the winter months to improve our mood. Spend ten minutes each day in meditation, relax with a book, or take a warm, bubble-filled, scented bath. Make yourself comfortable by curling up with a cosy blanket, drinking hot chocolate, and lighting scented candles.

In order to make your house feel cosy and serene, add soft furnishings and textures, such as sheer curtains.  These activities can make you feel happier and more at ease during the colder months, the above source also adds.

The Conscious Professional claims that one should make use of soft lighting to control the senses of sight and touch in order to create a peaceful home environment and be warmed by warm beverages such as a cup of chamomile tea.

The above website also states that chilled music is an example of calming sounds that can help your home feel cosy, and a nice blanket can also help reduce worry and anxiety. These techniques can contribute to a calmer and more peaceful environment.

Also see: The hidden meaning behind the colours in your home

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