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As the blockade is lifted and the seasons change, people are easily overwhelmed by this world.

Whether you are working from home, returning to the office, or just striving for your newly acquired freedom, life in 2021 is still a long way from normal life. All these uncertainties can cause severe stress on your mental health.

Need help finding some headspace? From pure air to calm atmosphere, all the gadgets listed below are designed to make your simple dwelling a more relaxing place for body, mind and soul.

Of course, no amount of meditation or incense mist will clear your inbox, but when your boss hovering to "do one more thing" at 5 pm on Friday, a more cautious approach may prevent you from throwing away your laptop .

Rising with the sun is a way to reset the circadian rhythm. But while pulling the blinds may make you feel as one with the world, it will also make you wake up before five o'clock.

Want a better rest instead of getting up early? Sync your sleep schedule with this bedside sunshine simulator. Just set the wake-up time you want, and it will allow you to enter the day in a more natural way. The hue gradually changes from soft orange to brighter white, gently telling your body that it is time to sublimate and shine. If you only rely on insufficient light, choose a natural sound to complete your work without awakening you. Need help dozing off? Light-guided breathing can help you relax at the end of the day.

Sound and saturation can be customized through the SleepMapper app, and you can also find environmental data in the app: Using integrated sensors, Smartsleep can monitor factors such as temperature and humidity to assess whether they will interfere with your most important sleep. Because nothing is more important than a good night's sleep.

Get Philips Smartsleep Connected sleep and wake light here

The blockade may have been lifted, but even the intoxicating smell of freedom cannot eliminate the lingering smell of celebration takeaway last night. Solve fragrance discomfort with this beautiful mix and match diffuser.

Pick a pack of recyclable pods, place them on top, and adjust the scent according to your mood. Too much lavender, not enough citrus? Launch a partner app to adjust the effectiveness of each capsule-or add Air to your smart home settings and let Alexa make a scented cocktail for you.

The pods are shipped in a harmonious form—think Aromatherapy or Ashram Spa—so it should be impossible to confuse the smell, and the clever schedule makes regular perfuming a breeze. Unlike your fabric mask, Moodo is more than just a mask: the integrated three-layer filter can actively purify the air in your home and bring true nasal happiness.

Get your Moodo AIR here

Lighting can create or destroy the atmosphere of the meditation room. Too harsh, it is difficult to find your headspace. Too many neon lights and you will suffer flashbacks in Ibiza. But get it right, the light will help you flow.

Add a light strip to your contemplation space to relax saturation. Each meter-long strip has eight light-emitting areas, which can be adjusted to create countless color combinations—from well-thought-out purple to reassuring magnolia.

Soothing tones can be easily selected through a smartphone, and special effects can create a pulsating atmosphere for the scene. Hubless pairing makes setup a breeze, and smart assistant support means Siri, Alexa, and Google can help you achieve lighting. Looking for a brighter path? Connect additional light strips to obtain up to 10 meters of light.

Buy LIFX strips here

A simple stone may stimulate thoughts during the cycle time, but a smarter sphere is needed to help you find inner peace. Enter Core: A meditation aid that is more than just a wooden ball.

According to your discipline, the pulsating ice hockey cup and its vibration will guide your breathing or guide your attention. In addition, the integrated ECG sensor will track your heart rate variability and assess your calm state.

Launch the companion app, and you will find feedback about your mental state, as well as voice-guided meditation, breathing training and a relaxing soundscape that allows you to get independent and tranquil. Paid subscriptions will bring you fresh lessons every day, as well as meditations focused on specific results-such as better sleep. The best part? It is still cheaper than a quiet retreat.

Buy a core meditation instructor here

Overwhelmed by walls and wires? Indoor plants are a simple way to reconnect with nature. The thing is, remember that watering the green leaf fusarium wilt will add fresh pressure to your family life.

Put this amazing flower pot on your desk and you will get the calming effect of bonsai without regular hydration. Just plant your Japanese mini tree in a glass bowl, and it will naturally absorb water through the wick of the flower pot below, allowing you to freely pursue the art of meditative pruning. Unless you forget to recharge, obviously.

Buy your Eva Solo automatic watering orchid pot here

When you take a deep breath, the waves beat gently. Your thoughts are concentrated, and you are one with the world. But wait: did you pay for the gas? collision! Lightning flashed across the sky, and rain poured down beside you. This is the result of letting your mind wander-and not fooling the muse.

This meditation assistant is a smart headband that can track brain activity in real time, encourage you to concentrate through background sounds, keep your brain away from the interference caused by heavy rain, and create a calm atmosphere in a soothing atmosphere.

Muse S also monitors heart rate, breathing and body posture, while night tracking provides deep sleep insights. Put on a cushion, choose a soothing soundscape, and then immerse yourself in the sweet dream of direct debit.

Buy your Muse S here

Incense may stimulate your senses, but even the strongest incense cannot eliminate irritants in the air. Add this compact purifier to your peace palace to eliminate problematic particles.

The cylinder can be activated with just one touch. Set to automatic mode, it can clean the air in an ordinary bedroom every 12 minutes to eliminate pollen, pet dander and dust. In fact, with the help of static electricity and mechanical filtration, its three-layer system can eliminate up to 99% of floating pollutants. Because sneezing should not interrupt your deep contemplation.

The fan speed is adjusted based on feedback from the integrated particle sensor, and the neat air quality indicator keeps you up to date on your inhalation. Are you sensitive to the balance of your residence? The 3210 fabric jacket can be replaced with a more harmonious tone, and its whispering quiet night environment will not disturb the auditory energy.

Buy Blueaur Blue 3210 air purifier here

If you are napping next to a snorer, pillow noise is nothing new. Want to bring a softer soundtrack to your sweet dreams? Rest your head on this speaker pillow.

Hidden under the quilted microfiber is a Bluetooth speaker. why? Because the right sound can ensure better sleep. Try audiobooks before going to bed, play soothing Spotify playlists when you rest, or play your favorite podcasts when you wake up.

Or, in order to get a smarter sleep, download the Soundasleep app, you will find a variety of white noises, some sounds that help you meditate, a tracker that analyzes your Zs, and even one that can wake you up before your nasal sound The noise of the snoring controller annoys your neighbors.

Buy your Soundsleep pillow here

Self-help guides may ask to remain calm at all times, but even mindfulness masters will find it difficult to stay focused, and a group of sugar-fueled sprogs ask Peppa Pig to repeat.

Submerge the hustle and bustle of the pig with a dose of outdoor activities: stick the motion-sensing Zwitscherbox on the wall, and whenever you walk by, you will hear the happy black forest bird song for two minutes.

Of course, this is not exactly the same as a long journey in the woods, but it may soothe your mind, soul, and spirit enough to prevent you from telling children where their bacon comes from.

Alcohol may help keep your hands clean, but it cannot purify the mind. To get a cleaner and calmer skull, put down your wine glass and download Calm: it is not only a meditation aid, but also provides a large number of guided relaxation courses designed to help you decompress, relax and fall asleep as needed.

From master classes taught by relaxation experts to sleep stories about deep breathing before going to bed, there are courses suitable for various moods and moments. Need quick peace? Guided meditation only starts in three minutes, and those who are close to the state of the teacher can try to master their thoughts in a full 25 minutes.

Before subscribing to access the full catalog of courses, exercises, playlists, and programs, first sample a few free sessions.

Download Calm for iOS here

Download Calm for Android here

Good Vibrations may not be the ideal music for meditation, but the right resonance will get you directly into Zen. Feel the positive atmosphere with this pulsating relaxing ice hockey.

Choose a guided session from the partner app, place the engraved Sensate 2 in the center of your chest and enjoy instant tranquility as it vibrates in sync with the soothing soundscape.

Sensate's low-frequency emission is not just a buzzing sound, it is designed to reduce stress, cultivate calmness and increase work efficiency when you lie down and relax. The intensity can be adjusted through the app, and the user guide will help you find the best location for a meditation massage.

Overwhelmed by the anarchistic atmosphere of an overcrowded residence? This clever earplug can add calmness to your ear canal.

Calmer does not completely stop the noise, but uses a tiny waveguide to change the way vibrations propagate in your ears. By reducing resonance, it can improve the quality of the sound you hear, while also filtering out frequencies that are known to cause stress.

Therefore, the silicone earplugs will not mute the constant buzzing of your roommate, but by reducing the background buzzing, Calmer should be enough to calm another argument on the weekend.

Get your Flare Calmer here

A healthy body, a healthy mind-but aerobic exercise cannot solve all problems. For better psychological management, please try Fitbit Sense: the wrist health assistant, which can help you regulate stress and find peace in daily chaos.

The stainless steel case of Sense adopts the style of a smart watch, with a variety of built-in health tracking tools. Launch the EDA Scan app, which will record the electrical skin activity during mindfulness training, illustrating the impact that a few quiet moments may have on your stress level. You can also try instant breathing exercises, record your mood throughout the day, and use the resulting stress management scores to adjust your behavior. For example, go to bed early. Or buy a sandbag.

Blood oxygen and skin temperature sensors detect changes in your health, while the ECG app can detect irregular heart rhythms. And because it's a Fitbit, you also get all the activity tracking intelligence you expect-because there is no harm in sweating.

Buy your Fitbit Sense here

Watching the clock will not let summer come early. However, if you insist on calculating for a few seconds until your long-awaited holiday finally arrives, then you might as well choose an attractive stock quote.

Enter AC01: A pure course of form and function, Punkt's streamlined waker is designed to keep your day undisturbed-the big snooze button on the back is forbidden.

Don't trap your sleep between browsing sessions, put the aluminum clock on your bedside table-unlike your glowing blower-it will not have any effect on your sleep patterns. Unless you are fascinated by its minimalism.

Buy your Punkt AC01 here

Think of all gong baths and hippie retreats for meditation? Stick Headspace on your smartphone and keep calm every day, no gowns and rituals are required.

This calming app has been proven to reduce stress, improve concentration, and enhance compassion. It offers a series of guided mindfulness lessons that can soothe your soul in just 10 minutes.

Start with a free introduction series, then go deep into targeted meditation, covering everything from creativity to exercise to happiness. Having a meeting a day should be able to temporarily stay away from the cabin heat-when you are finally allowed to return to this world, you will be prepared to overcome peak-hour anxiety like a master of inner peace.

Download Headspace for iOS here

Download Headspace for Android here

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