Environmental Wellness

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HOW CAN I – HOW CAN WE –

Create an Environment of Kindness & Acceptance

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Stories

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The Science of Kindness

(Life Vest Inside)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v

=FA1qgXovaxU

Goals for Today

What is it like to live and work in your space or

environment?

How does your environment impact your overall

health and well-being?

How can you impact your environment in a

positive way?

What Makes Up Your Environment?

EVERYTHING!

How Does Your Environment Impact You?

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No clocks

No windows

Colorful patterns & designs

Lights, sounds, and activity on machines

Dim lighting

Labyrinth layout

Fragrance

Clean and clutter free

How Does Your Environment Impact You?

Health

• Hazardous substances in the air,

water, soil, food, and food packaging

can lead to illness, hormonal disruptions,

neural development issues, damage to

respiratory & cardiovascular systems &

cancer

• Bacteria & bugs affect allergies,

contaminate food, transmit disease &

cause skin rashes and irritation

• 25% of disease attributed to

environmental factors

• 80,000 chemicals on the market are

understudied and largely unregulated

(therefore the risk they pose is unknown)

http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/environmental-

health

How Does Your Environment Impact You?

Lighting

• Humans have moved from a natural 24

hour solar cycle to one that is aligned with

modern social & work demands

• Urban light pollution, night shift work,

international travel, televisions, computers,

smart phones have dramatically altered the

timing of light used to entrain biological

rhythms

• Exposure to light at night may disrupt both

circadian timing and mood.

• Research links circadian disruption to

major depression and other mood

disorders, e.g. Seasonal Affective Disorder

• Sunlight can make us feel more positive

How Does Your Environment Impact You?

Sounds

• Sounds of nature have a restorative effect,

can help you bounce back from a bad mood

quicker & can help you be more productive at

work

• Studies have found that listening to music that

puts you in a good mood can help you get the

most done

• Some studies suggest that specially designed

music (i.e. music that includes tones that

intentionally put brain waves into relaxed

rhythms, can improve symptoms of anxiety)

How Does Your Environment Impact You?

Lavender can help you sleep

Pine can alleviate stress

Fresh-cut grass can make you more

joyful

Citrus can help you feel more

energized

Peppermint may boost

concentration

Jasmine may ease depression

Apples may mitigate a migraine

Olive oil can satisfy your appetite

• An ancient art and science

developed over 3,000 years ago in

China

• Balance the energies of any given

space to assure health and good

fortune for people inhabiting it

• Feng means wind; Shui

means water

• In Chinese culture wind and water

are associated with good health

• Good feng shui meant good fortune;

Bad feng shui meant bad luck

What is Feng Shui?

Before We Begin, Think about the following…

• Cleanliness

– Start with a clean and orderly space first, remove chaotic energy created

by clutter and lack of order

– Clean air; Plants, Diffusers, Air purifiers, Essential oils

• Identify the purpose of your space

– Anything you bring in the space, you bring with intention. Your Environment

should be purposeful – food, images, family values, overall design

• Remove negative energy items

– Anything that causes you to be late, removes focus, drive, sadness, anger,

lethargy

– Anything you don’t use or does not brighten your day

• Add positive energy items

– Images and items that cause you to feel happy, energetic, excited,

motivated, inspired

http://www.knowfengshui.com/2015-feng-shui-tips-cures-updates/

Keep it Green!

9 Fuss Free Plants

1. Money Tree

2. Pony Tail Palm

3. ZZ plant

4. Rex begonia

5. Snake Plant

6. Spider Plant

7. Succulent

8. Peace Lily

9. Air Pant

Fuss Free Plants. Real Simple Magazine; February 2015

Vision Board

Your environment matters!

Thank you!

Enjoy making your space a lovely place!

Everyone is affected in some way by life-changing

situations. These stress-producing problems can sometimes

interfere with our work and our personal lives

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