Involve your 5 senses- perhaps 2 or more at once:

• Fire in the fireplace/ firepit
• Go outside! to enjoy the sun, your yard, the deck-
• Go to the the forest or beach
• Warm bubble bath
• Your favorite music, or use a sound machine
• Nature videos on youtube- such as the rain or the beach
• Light your favorite scented candles, incense or essential oils
• Put a drop of essential oil over a light bulb
• Weighted or heavy blanket, eye mask, your favorite soft sweater/robe/blanket
• Your favorite tea or snack
• The power of lavender- essential oil, candle, or in your tea

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