It’s been a long day. You’ve spent most of it returning emails, making calls, running meetings, seminars, errands, and run yourself ragged! The time has come to let go of work, enjoy a little downtime, and recharge.

Transforming the mood and energy of your home or apartment from A.M. chaos to P.M. mellow is the first step to reconnecting with yourself. Getting back to a more relaxed self is the first step toward reconnecting with the people you love.

To make the shift from hectic to heavenly, appeal to all five senses. Turn down the lamps, light some candles – fragrance in the bathroom, non-scented where you’ll be dining - fix a drink, change your clothes and your shoes, and put on some music. Turn up the beat if you’re ready to have some fun; wind it down if you are looking to chill.