In Feng Shui practice, we implement techniques to find balance and this extends to our brain. Think of how you declutter a room and instantly feel a weight lifted. The same way clutter affects our natural energy, this directly connects to mind and body balance. When daily practices don’t have Feng Shui in mind, we slowly impact our psychology, which leads us to feelings of frustration, anxiety and stress. Simple tasks rooted in Feng Shui can transform the makeshift of our minds and provide us with healthy boosts to our brain.
Verywell Mind shares the impacts of clutter on mental health:
- Increased stress levels
- Difficulty focusing
- Procrastination
- Difficulty with relationships
- Trouble controlling impulses leading to a chaotic and stressful environment
- Lower quality of life
- Decreased well-being
It’s scientifically proven that exercise increases blood flow to the brain and provides us with nutrients that’s important to brain function and memory. Harvard Health says that exercise can provide a bucket list of benefits: reduce insulin resistance, reduce inflammation, and stimulates chemicals in the brain that affect the health of brain cells, the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, and even the abundance and survival of new brain cells. If you have a few open windows at least 3 times per week, that’s a great way to receive the benefits of improving your mood, sleep, and stress levels.
Speaking of sleep: Give yourself enough time to get good, quality sleep so that you can reach Deep (REM) sleep which allows our brain to clear toxins that accumulate during waking hours. It allows our brains to reset naturally and as the saying goes, “bright eyed and bushy tailed.” Research shows that 8 hours of sleep is the recommended time for deep sleep to occur and is known to prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. Try to go to bed at the same time each night so that you can set a routine and set yourself up for success. Feng Shui tip: No mirrors opposite you in the bedroom as this can counteract your sleep and drain energy.
Eat brain-rich foods as this helps with memory-boosting nutrients for maximum brain health as shared by UnityPoint Health:
- Nuts and seeds
- Salmon
- Beans
- Blueberries
- Dark chocolate
- Leafy greens
- Avocados
- Tomatoes
- Brown Rice
- Green Tea
- Quinoa
Foods like nuts, seeds, and grains improves memory; leafy greens, avocados, dark chocolate, red cabbage and green tea fights free radicals; blueberries and avocados is scientifically-proven to slow down brain diseases; tomatoes control inflammation; quinoa helps with concentration; and brain rice and whole grains supports learning and improves mood.
When it comes to personal time, spend it socializing with friends or reading and journaling in a peaceful and quiet corner. You can even do brain puzzles like Sudoku, word searches, and crosswords to boost brain power. Drink a cup of tea like green tea or peppermint tea to boost brain activity and alertness while relaxing. Tea is a great and delicious way to give your brain vitamins each day, it’s a win-win!
Other Feng Shui techniques include not placing a headboard on a plumbing or electrical wall as this can impact EMF frequencies. The same goes for charging your phone near your bedside. You will always want to place technology in another room or at a far distance from where you are sleeping each night. Aim for little to no electronics in the bedroom and especially keep them away from your headspace at night. All in all, be intentional in creating an environment with good lighting that’s dust and clutter-free with low EMFs to provide the best space that benefits brain health.
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All the best,
Belinda
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