Often we just want to hang out in front of the TV in the evening after a stressful day and let ourselves be sprinkled while zapping around.
Anything that requires even a spark of activity feels like too much in such moments.
I know it well too.
But if you're going to let it sprinkle, how about sprinkling it with a crackling fireplace?
Of course, the best way is with a real fireplace or wood stove, but if you don't have one, you can find plenty of alternatives on Youtube.
Because even watched as a video, such a fire still unfolds a surprising amount of its calming effect on us!
When you stare into the fire so absentmindedly while you are still thinking about today's worries or tomorrow's problems, the flames take you on a journey into your own fantasy worlds.
And before you know it, you suddenly feel much more relaxed and serene.
And there are actually Studies , who have scientifically investigated this and who were able to confirm the relaxing effect of such a fire – up to reduced blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart attack.
Just try this out during the next "stress attack" and see how the crackling of the fire and the blazing of the flames affect you.
Here is a suitable Youtube playlist instead!