Mom's Corner Away from Chaos

Home is a place to go and recover from the daily grind, but for most mothers,
home and family life is the source of stress. A mother's day seems endless, full
of demanding work schedules, caring for children, preparing family activities
and more. This Mother's Day, take a few moments to kick your feet up and truly
escape from your hectic schedule by creating your own private corner, away from
chaos.

Establish a No-Kid-Zone

Seek out the most private corner or room of your home, whether it is the
bedroom, guestroom or home office, and announce to all family members that the
specified area will be off limits, ensuring that you are not disturbed.

Selecting a quiet space that is far away from the high traffic areas of your
home will help keep your mind focused on the present moment, not on the future
and your overbooked calendar.

Calming Colors

Create a calming color palette in your private space by using cool colors that
represent natural landscapes. Just like nature, these natural colors exude a
sense of peace and tranquility, which will help you unwind. Popular cool colors
include soothing blues, greens and violets.

The colors you use to decorate your home tend to affect your mood, energy level
and even your appetite. By selecting cool blues, light greens and violets you
can potentially soothe your senses.

Warm Flooring

Incorporating flooring that will compliment your wall color. By maintaining a
simple color scheme, you can avoid strong color contrasts which can be
distracting. In order to create a calm feeling, mimic nature and use darker
color on the floor and lighter colors on the surrounding walls.

Install soft carpet, or lay down a simple area rug, but be sure to stay away
from patterns because they will be too lively and busy for a tranquil space.

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Smooth Fabrics

Soothe your sense of touch by banning abrasive fabrics, like polyester and wool,
and opt for soft velor, cotton and chenille pillows and throw-blankets. The
feeling of soft smooth textures will suggest serenity.

Soft Lighting

When lighting your space, keep in mind that dark wall and flooring colors will
tend to absorb light while the lighter colors reflect it. Invest in a few lamps
with tungsten light bulbs and create a warm glow throughout the room. Tungsten
bulbs create a soft, gold-tinted light that will ease your eyes.

A quiet and private space will help you eliminate the distractions of your every
day role as a mother and caretaker. Enjoy your escape, but do not leave the kids
unsupervised. Delegate another adult to watch your children so you can
successfully clear your mind and feelings of motherhood anxiety.

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