Feeling cool on a hot day

It's yet another hot day!

Over here in KL, we have not seen any rain for a few days. It's unbearably hot, it's Monday and I am dreaming of cool breezes on a chilly day.

Well, I cannot change the weather outside but I can on the inside! We are lucky to have a quiet and private workplace at a residential area. So it's small, cosy and relaxing. And there are little things we can do to feel cool on a hot day *smiles*

So what do we do to feel cool on a hot day?

1. The cooling scent of Peppermint wafting in the air..... We put on the burner with a few drops of pure Peppermint essential oil. The fresh minty scent is a real pickup! Just like eating mints cools the breath, the minty scent in the air makes the air feel somewhat "cooling". Do try it!

2. The soothing sound of water gently flowing..... We have a mini fountain thingy in the office with feature ducks constantly spewing water. Some visitors commented that it's as if the ducks are drooling (LOL). Anyhow, it helps to disperse moisture into the air (cooling!) and the sound of water is so relaxing! And when one is relaxed your pulse slows, blood pressure lowers and body temperature drops slightly.

3. The relaxing lull of Joanna Wang's jazzy voice...... I absolutely adore her. Her songs puts me in the Zen mode and forget I'm at work, forget it's Monday and forget the heat! For me Joanna Wang or the soothing sounds of Bossa Nova music never fails to relax me. Or sometimes I put on nature sounds of birds chirping or rain falling in the rainforest. Whatever works for you!

So are we feeling the heat? Well, a little still but it's definitely cooler, calmer and more relaxed here than  in most places. But we work hard, really! 

Enjoy your week ahead. We definitely have lots to do this week as a brand new shipment of (fresh!) Madara stocks just touched down.

XOXO

Michelle