What Stress?!!

Not that "aromatherapy" is a new concept or anything but I had to try it myself for a recent stress overload! I created a relaxing atmosphere, including Lavender sachets, with candles and and a variety of scents recommended by a friend and wannabe "aromatherapist."


With my Natural Wool bedding in place, I added a  Ylang Ylang Pillow just to see if it really made a difference helping me to relax. Ylang Ylang is a soft scent, slightly calming, slightly exotic. It is supposed to help with relaxation but it has the added bonus of also stirring desire - hmmmmm. Grown in sun-drenched Oceania, ylang ylang gently sweeps away stress with hints of neroli and jasmine. The scent is released a little at a time, each time you lie down – scratch and sniff luxury.

Wool bedding helps your body regulate its own temperature. What’s more, wool naturally wicks moisture away from the skin, creating a clean, dry environment that repels allergens and bacteria, much like organic mattresses and bedding do with your body.

Nothing wrong with getting sweaty – just not when you’re sleeping.

But maybe you don’t need a whole new pillow. Maybe a ylang ylang pillowcase is enough.

Imagine health and beauty – that's the ticket for 2010 - a pillowcase that soothes jangled nerves while stimulating circulation of your delicate facial skin. To wake up glowing and refreshed, ready to take on the day with natural radiance.

So, the results of my own experiment proved that aromatherapy can work for you too if your mind is ready for it! Just like any change, you have to embrace it, so although I know I won't change all my shortcomings, but to get on the path to a healthier, happier existence. I am sold on the wool bedding however, and encourage anyone that loves their beauty sleep to give it a try!

I dare you to lie your head on a ylang ylang pillow – sweet dreams are closer than you think. Let me know how it goes!

Happiness, How?

What Is Happiness?


Science says that happiness is 50 percent genetic, 10 percent circumstances, and 40 percent intentional activity (i.e., what you do). With so much happiness attributed to your own actions, it makes sense to do things that make you feel good.
Easier said than done, no doubt - especially when you can't see past your own dread, which can be addictive itself, believe me-I have been there. When you find yourself it a funk rut, and you actually can not remember the last time you laughed, I mean really laughed, this negative outlook can actually become your comfort zone! Anything else is actually foreign and it feels terrifying, but try to look at it this way: What do you have to lose? You couldn't feel any worse and I promise these excercises are not dangerous....
Take a deep breath and give one or all of these a try (If I can do it-you can do it!):
 
1.) Excercise helps release endorphins which will boost your spirits immediately. There are so many different excercise regimes out there I can't even count them all but I am certain that there is one for you! Look for one that will target issues that you need to work on like relaxation, weight loss or strength building. I discovered my favorite quite by accident one day while listening to the radio. In my search for an inspiring tune, I found several that had me up and dancing in no time. Surprise! My endorphins were so thrilled that I did not want to stop and my mood was lifted instantly. Click here for more excercise benefits!
 
2.) Do something nice for someone-you know, show random acts of kindness? It is absolutely amazing how humbling this is, and it will remind you that perhaps, you are actually very fortunate and have so much to be grateful for. But we all need a little reminder now and then so get up and get busy! Volunteer to teach something to a group of young people who otherwise wouldn't have a chance to take a private piano lesson or afford a foreign language tutor. Love animals? Check out the local wildlife rescue and be a critter's hero. We all have something that we can share, if you need help finding the best match check out Volunteer Match, there are many helpful tasks that you can do without even leaving home! That's what I call room service! http://www.volunteermatch.org/
 
3.) What makes you happy? Write about it. Start a daily journal and write down your feelings about daily occurances-positive, negative, happy or sad. In retrospect, we can actually learn quite a bit about ourselves and our goals just by reading about our behavior. Another plus? It is a very cost-effective way to obtain therapy. Like Dr. Phil says, we can't change what we don't acknowledge... You don't have to be a Dr. Phil fan to objectively reflect on your own life.