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| A bedroom should be your special retreat from the world and therefore needs to function on several levels. In these busy and stressful days a bedroom should be calming and restful, decorated in soothing colors. Unless you prefer to spice up the romance in the bedroom leave the bold reds and oranges for the main living areas and allow the warm earth hues to work their magic. Soft terracottas of Tuscan cottages, lush double creams, apricots and peaches or the colors of nature, muted greens, lavender flowers and the blue of tranquil skies. Place plants around the room to stimulate air flow and try to soften the room by using more rounded surfaces in your decorating than pointed square corners which jab at your psyche and nudge your serenity. Allow free flowing energy which is not interrupted by awkward angles. Position your pictures and ornaments with care. Pictures should be at eye level so that you are not straining your neck to enjoy them. Keep the decorations to calming and beautiful items. Andy Warhol is stimulating but maybe keep his art for another part of your home. Clear your room of clutter. It befuddles your mind and senses. Clutter serves as mental baggage and your mind should be clear and able to focus. Try and sit for ten minutes in a busy cluttered room and concentrate on a project. Then stop and see how much time you actually devoted to your project. Each item of clutter serves to remind you of something. Encroaching on your thoughts and interfering. If you must use exercise equipment in your bedroom and it is not collapsible and can be stored in a closet then endeavor to hide it behind a decorative screen or drape. Don't however use one of those photo frame screens unless it is photos of your partner in romance as, according to Feng Shui, introducing third party elements into your private space can actually upset the energy conducive to happy and productive personal relationships. Calming aromas and soft lights can assist in relaxing your restless spirit and give you a good night's sleep. Replace your pillows with ones which support but still give that lighter than air cloud like feeling when you settle down for the night. Check that your mattress still supports your back and body where it's needed (remember to turn it over periodically if advised by manufacturer). So many people that complain of lack of sleep and back ache actually have an old worn out mattress. Additionally check your quilt / comforter it should be warm and cuddly, one that you can nestle down into, but it ought not be heavy. When you settle down for the night don't read the newspaper, play mind games like Suduko, listen to the TV or read a tense adventure story instead prepare your mind for switching off. There's plenty of time for stimulation during the day, at night dedicate your time immediately before sleep to calming your senses, and relaxing your mind and muscles. If you need help then have a warm bath, not too hot, and add a chamomile or lavender fragrance and then when you settle down in bed, listen to gentle music or one of the sounds of nature CDs. Take these simple, not too drastic steps, and you will look forward to your time in your bedroom and enjoy a better night's sleep. |
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