4 Tips to Reduce Anxiety Today

There’s certainly a lot going on in the world.  Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious.  I’m sure a lot of us are.

Over the years I’ve utilized Feng Shui principles to help combat anxious feelings and am certainly employing these right now!  I’d love to share with you 4 of my quick Feng Shui tips to reduce anxiety.  These are easy tips, nothing to buy and you can make these tweaks today, right now in fact.  I always recommend clients “shop” around their home.  Look in that basement closet and you just might find the perfect accessory.  When placing items, I always recommend you place them in the rooms you’re spending the most time in.  Especially if you’re working from home these days.

1. Blue – The color blue represents the Water Element in the Five Element System of Feng Shui.  It is a wonderful element of fluidity.  We often use this element for creative inspiration and intuition, but it’s also an element to bring in a rather “go-with-the-flow” vibe.  Bring in cool blues and aqua tones into your space.  Search around your house for items of this color including bedding and candles. 

2. Brown Tones – The colors of beiges, tans, browns and even yellows introduce the Earth Element.  Earth is vital on recent days like we’ve had.  Do you feel like a chicken with your head cut off?  Maybe literally floating through the days and trying to keep up?  This is for you.  Pop in a plush throw pillow, artwork or décor in the colors listed above. 

3. Earth Objects – Another way to bring in earth is literally by bringing examples into your space. Have some sand?  Try making an interesting display.  Are you a collector of rocks and crystals? Place them in your room.  Have a granite or marble countertop?  Spend some extra time in this area. 

4. Lighting – In those rooms where you’re spending the most time, take inventory of the lighting. Are the bulbs nice and warm or are they rather cool giving off what I call a “hospital vibe”?  Be sure to opt for the cozy warm glow!  Better yet, during anxious times, dim the lighting or light some candles for a mellow feel.
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Wishing you the best and many peaceful, calming vibes!

xoxo
​Lisa