#calming environment

[howdoesone]

How does one create a calming environment at home or work to reduce stress?

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an everyday occurrence, and it can significantly affect our physical and mental health. Stressful environments, both at home and work, can have negative impacts on our productivity, relationships, and overall well-being. Creating a calming environment is an essential tool in managing stress and promoting a positive mindset. In this article, we will…

[mienar]

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[hongchicken]

How to create a peaceful workspace

Introduction

We’ve all experienced it at some point: the feeling of being unproductive and overwhelmed in a chaotic workspace. From a messy desk full of papers and scattered pens to a cluttered corner of our bedroom, a disorganized workspace can have a huge impact on our productivity, efficiency, and overall mental health.

To help you create a peaceful workspace, we’ve rounded up some helpful tips on how to get started. Read on to learn how to create a tranquil and organized workspace that will help you get more out of your day.

Declutter

The first step towards creating a peaceful workspace is to declutter. Get rid of any objects that you don’t need or use, and that are just taking up valuable space. This includes papers, books, and old magazines. Make sure to separate the items you want to keep from those that are ready to be recycled or thrown away.

Another way to declutter your workspace is to organize it. This way, you’ll be able to quickly find the items you need and put them away when you’re done with them. Consider investing in storage solutions such as desk organizers and filing cabinets. This will help keep your workspace neat and tidy.

Find the Right Light

Lighting plays an important role in creating a peaceful workspace. Natural light is the best option, so try to find a spot near a window or balcony. If you don’t have access to natural light, make sure to invest in good quality lighting that is not too harsh or too dim. Consider getting lamps that can be adjusted to different levels of brightness.

Choose the Right Colors

The colors of your workspace can also have a huge impact on your productivity and mental health. Choose colors that are calming and uplifting, such as pastels and muted shades. You can also use artwork and decorations to add a splash of color to your workspace.

Bring Nature Inside

Adding a touch of nature to your workspace can help create a peaceful and calming environment. Consider placing a few indoor plants around your workspace or adding a decorative vase with fresh flowers. This will add a touch of greenery and make your workspace more inviting.

Add Personal Touches

Your workspace should also be a reflection of who you are and what you love. Adding personal touches such as photos, artwork, or knick-knacks can make your workspace more personal and inviting. This will help you feel more relaxed and inspired while working.

Take Breaks

Taking breaks throughout the day is essential for staying productive and reducing stress. Even if it’s just for a few minutes, taking a break from your work can help clear your mind and give you a fresh perspective. Consider going for a walk, listening to music, or reading a book during your break.

Final Thoughts

Creating a peaceful workspace can help you be more productive and less stressed. Start by decluttering, organizing, and choosing the right lighting and colors. Don’t forget to add personal touches and take regular breaks throughout the day. With these tips, you’ll be able to create a tranquil workspace that will help you make the most out of your day.

[pellinni-photo]

alpine lake among spruce forest in autumn. landscape in carpathian mountains on a sunny weather. beautiful scenery of synevyr national park in ukraine. stillness and recreation concept

[breadandblankets]

Duke, GMing a game for the other bats would be fucking fantastic, because he knows what makes a bat tick

Duke, who prepared a lasagna of paranoia, just layers and layers and layers of suspense to get everyone's hackles up and even the big bat jumping at shadows. there are puzzles, riddles, and twists littered all over the game world

Steph is the only one who manages to keep grounded enough to actually solve the mystery and she Does rub it in Tim's face for all eternity

[firethekitty]

i'm glad studio orange showed off the models not just bc it's really cool but also because we can see the skin tone they chose for wolfwood without any environmental lighting and see that it’s almost the exact same as tri98 wolfwood’s. which proves my theory that it’s not intentional colorism on their part but just that their lighting system desperately needs to be improved to make it so he doesn’t look like a sickly victorian boy when he’s in the sunlight

[watzuu-lmk]

Yo!

Au where mk and swk are born twins

[fjordfolk]

Unless: You want the action to repeat itself because it's super cute and there is nothing inherently wrong with rewarding contact-seeking behaviour, and shockingly it is actually possible to both teach and learn more nuanced ways to communicate with your dog than simply "no" and "when i say so"

[soepwashere]

What if they have tic tac toe matches on Donnie’s battle shell lol

Putting my rambles here because oh boy this drawing has been a journey to work on lol

I started this back in February, but it’s been very on and off working on it due to life stuff lol. But I finally finished, so even though I’m not totally happy with it, I am glad I was able to finish it despite everything! Might redraw/expand the idea sometime, because I do like how silly it is, but for now here is this :]

Also extra info on what’s going on in the drawing itself! Donnie keeps score, here April and Raph are going over the current scores with him. Meanwhile, Mikey and Leo are having a match, and despite Leo’s attempts, Mikey is focused on winning lol (also the other Xs and Os are there, they’re just blocked by Mikey and I got too lazy to draw them).

[sandinmybed]

can i be fr for a minute?? sending abuse to people online for holding different views than you is not activism and in fact actively hurts your cause. most people are not extreme in their viewpoints, you can give them a new perspective if you're willing to spend some time explaining shit. if someone is saying something you disagree with and you rush in there to condescend to them and call them disgusting and subhuman and dont even TRY to explain calmly why their views are harmful, they're going to shut you out instantly and double down on their views.

most people are simply genuinely ignorant to the issues they're talking about - they just pick their views up from the news and the world around them and express opinions because that's what every person does. if you run in there and tell them they're scum for it, what then? if someone does that to you, are you going to think "maybe i should do some research" or are you going to think "this person is an asshole, im blocking them." a lot of you think you're activists and then refuse to do any kind of actual WORK to support your cause.

[maxkuilman]

I’m quirrel fan number 1 I really enjoyed drawing this peaceful little scene :)

[mollysunder]

Idk who needs to hear this, but in the event Jinx and Viktor do partner up, Jinx is the more normal one of the two. Imo people in Zaun LIKE Jinx better than Viktor. Viktor's association with Jinx alone is damage control for his reputation.

If you think about it for even 10 seconds, you'd see how Viktor is just an offputting dude. Yeah Jinx has volatile outbursts of destruction, but that's concentrated at specific people and at Piltover. Jinx isn't out here performing strange feats of blood magic that turns innocent bystanders (Sky) to dust. Jinx dealing with hextech recognizes it's dangerous (it connects to the realm of Heebie Jeebies) and is hesitant with it. Viktor knows he doesn't know what he's doing and just keeps going. That's worse, that's so much more dangerous.

You could say that Viktor's well-meaning and eventually develops a cult following from it. But one, Jinx has a cult too, and it's more successful (they steal real estate). Two, Viktor's time in Piltover has really skewed what needs to be done. At best, as a part of the hextech duo, Viktor might have improved workplace safety with his inventions, maybe, but not really. He wants to help Zaun, but he's lost the plot in the frenzy of Piltover's trade expansion.

Ironically, Jinx almost certainly has a better handle on understanding Zaun's politics and issues than Viktor ever did. Jinx spent her formative years at the top of Zaun's hierarchy while being raised by the defacto kingpen/political leader and actively enforced Silco's regime as well. So Jinx knows who and what's up in Zaun because she kind of made it happen, lol.

Tldr: Between Viktor and Jinx, Jinx is the more charismatic and likable figure to Zaunites. Take a step back and notice how Viktor is an extra level of weird compared to Jinx.

[seagulley]

practicing sitting on the sidelines while another dog works and not yelling about it. not an easy task for a seagull.

[mortallyperfecttimemachine]

[pellinni-photo]

colorful beech forest in autumn. primeval woods of transcarpathia on a sunny day. beautiful nature background

[chilpilled]

personally i think that laios is a switch but rarely bottoms because theres nothing that chilchuck could physically do to him thats enough. he can stick his arm in there up to the shoulder and laios is like did u put it in yet 😋😋😋 there have been so many tentacles and foreign objects shoved up there its ridiculous. i do however see no reason why the dungeon strap should not have been invented