Staying calm, peaceful and balanced is hard at the best of times, but during the busy holiday season it can sometimes feel impossible. This year especially, stress is taking its toll on my well-being more than ever as we settle into a new house in a new city, prepare to shop for our forever home, get the boys settled in a new school and deal with the overall hustle and bustle of the upcoming holidays. That’s why I’ve decided to take steps to reclaim my inner peace and find my Zen so that I can enjoy the holiday season to its fullest. And these are the three ways I’ll be doing that!

Early Morning Meditation

Daily meditation offers a plethora of benefits, including increased mental focus, improved immunity, reduced blood pressure and improved memory. But finding the time to meditate when life gets busy can feel almost impossible. That’s why I’ve started setting my alarm fifteen minutes early so that I can use that extra time to reflect and prepare for the day. By meditating first thing in the morning, I don’t feel like I’m stopping my work flow or losing time. And those few minutes of self-reflection also help me to feel more peaceful and energized throughout the entire day. [Read more…]

When I was younger, I had insomnia that would sometimes keep me up until dawn and it made functioning during the day so much harder. That was when I first learned just how important a good night’s sleep is, and when I get enough rest I can sure notice a difference in my day’s activities!

The severe insomnia of my childhood and teenage years has passed and my sleep habits are a lot better now, but there are still some nights when I can’t seem to settle down and get the rest I need. So I was pretty excited to learn about the new Febreze Sleep Serenity line designed to promote rest with three relaxing scents: Moonlit Lavender, Warm Milk & Honey and Quiet Jasmine.

Unwinding during the hours before you climb into bed can make a big difference to good sleep too. So Febreze has partnered with the National Sleep Foundation for some recommended tips that will have you counting sheep in no time: [Read more…]

3 Tips to Increase Your Inner Peace During The Holidays

Early Morning Meditation

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