Extreme uncertainty has almost become a part of life at this point!
After months of lockdowns and seemingly ever-changing restrictions, you’re not alone if you’re feeling on edge. Embracing calm has been difficult throughout this year. And maybe, with everything going on, it just hasn’t felt like a priority!
However, as we now seem to be on our way back to “normal”, we hope that you can again begin to focus on looking after yourself. Our schedules are set to get busier again, but we want to encourage you to put protecting your peace at the top of that to-do list.
Easier said than done though, right? Whilst it certainly takes some practice, we promise that building a peace bubble gets easier with practice and that it is beyond worth it! With that in mind, here are our 5 tried and tested tips for protecting your peace, no matter what’s happening around you.
Set “screen time” limits
If there’s one thing you don’t need when you feel like you’re a bit all over the place, it’s a million voices talking at you through your phone!
Setting limits on the time that you do spend online is a powerful way to protect your peace and ensure that you’re focusing on what you need to. Aka you and your needs! However, we’re all a bit guilty of saying “I’ll stop scrolling in 2 minutes”, only to find ourselves still on that FYP 2 hours later.
That’s why we recommend using the settings in your phone to set physical limits that back up your mental boundaries. Use the “screen time” feature (or something similar on your phone) to decide how long you want to spend on each app, when you want to switch off for the night and when you want to switch on in the morning.
Learn to flex your “no” muscle
Just as we’re guilty of a bit too much scrolling, most of us are also guilty of a few too many “yeses”!
Saying “no” to social engagements or anything that will take up your time is something we need to do more often. After all, you’re not going to feel very peaceful at a party wishing you were in front of trash TV, are you?
When you get invited to something, take a deep breath. Step back. Really think. Is this something that you will love doing? Or something that will at least benefit you in the long run?
If not, it’s time to pass up the offer and do something that will fill up your cup instead.
Use your mornings wisely
Sometimes, our mornings are the only time we get to ourselves! It might be the only part of the day where you don’t have family/colleagues/clients/customers in the vicinity. So make the most of it.
We recommend using your mornings – even if only a few minutes of them – to find your centre, before stepping into the day. Make a breakfast you truly love, take some mindful breaths or journal how you’re feeling.
By nourishing yourself in this way, you’ll feel much more resilient throughout the day. That means your peace = protected!
Embrace the power of aromachology
You probably knew this one was coming!
Here at Halcyon Naturals, we harness aromachology in each and every one of our products. Whilst aromatherapy looks at which scents lead to certain physiological effects, aromachology focuses on exactly why certain scents have these effects. It’s the study of how scents work to trigger the human body in the ways that they do.
Learn more about it here.
By using aromachology, you are able to tangibly impact your mood.
It may sound like it’s magic, but we promise it’s really all in the science. If you want to protect your peace, we recommend indulging in our Release Signature scent, which has been formulated to help you let go of negativity. It features…
- Cinnamon – a stress-relieving oil which aids chest congestion, boosts libido and creates feelings of warmth and comfort.
- Black Spruce – famed for its balancing and calming effects, and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Vetiver – a popular oil used to relieve insomnia and aid emotional traumas, shock and nervousness. Get your own here.
Harness the power of aromachology and find the serenity you need to truly relax into your evening with our Peace scent. Carefully crafted to evoke tranquility and quietude, it’s the ideal scent to accompany your routine.
It includes mood relaxing essential oils such as:
Ho Wood – to help you unwind, calm down and feel emotionally uplifted
Mandarin – to help with anxiety relief and nausea
Verbena – to help with stress and insomnia and to help improve concentration
Try it as a candle, diffuser or room spray. Or treat yourself to a monthly subscription! Not only will you receive a Peace candle this month, but other self-care goodies to luxuriate yourself with. You can get £10 off with the code “1STBOX”.
Curate your online space
Just as you should be cautious of when you consume social media, you should also be conscious of what you are actually consuming!
Too often, we engage with material online that makes us less positive, not more. Whether it’s images that are far from reality, opinions that we just don’t need to hear or that family member that seems to want to get under our skin via Facebook posts, it all adds up.
Reassess who you’re following on every social media platform. If they’re making your online space worse, either unfollow, unfriend or mute them! You might be surprised at how much more at peace you feel when you’re surrounded on socials by positive voices.
At Halcyon Naturals, we’re passionate about curating online spaces that encourage freedom and happiness. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or TikTok if you want to learn more about aromachology and using it for self-care.
But only if you feel it will help you to protect your peace, of course!