| Tension is such a huge problem. Both mental and | | | | The next step is to make sure that your sanctuary is |
| physical tension can really wear a person down. So, | | | | clean. Clutter only creates more stress. So does dirt |
| how do you create a tension relief sanctuary? Well, | | | | and general disorder. So, you may even find that you |
| there are a number of ways. | | | | need to paint or paper the room. It all depends on the |
| First of all, identify the room of your house that you | | | | state of your sanctuary to begin with. |
| either do find most relaxing or would like to find most | | | | Finally, bring things into your sanctuary that you find |
| relaxing. For most people it would be the bedroom. | | | | relaxing. That could be scented oils, candles, hobbies |
| However, some people find the living room relaxing | | | | that you like to do (if your sanctuary isn't the |
| and others enjoy relaxing in the bathroom in a hot bath. | | | | bathroom) or anything else that you find calming, like |
| Once you identify your room, it's time to turn it into | | | | pictures of family and friends. |
| your sanctuary. To start with, eliminate unwanted noise, | | | | Ultimately, it's your sanctuary. So, only you can decide |
| lights or sounds. That means shutting windows and | | | | the best things to put in it, since each person finds |
| turning the ringer off on phones. Although, you should | | | | different things relaxing. However, these tips should get |
| make sure that you can still be reached in an extreme | | | | you started down the right path. |
| emergency. | | | | |