In an increasingly stressful and fast-paced world, finding ways to relax and calm the mind has become a vital necessity. It's often not easy to know where to start or what might work best for each person.
However, Iniekio, a psychotherapist, shares a simple technique that can help identify what makes us feel most relaxed. By selecting one of the eight images presented, we can better understand how different visual stimuli affect our mind and emotions.
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How to calm the mind
The video below, presented by Iniekio, shows how different images can have a significant impact on our minds and emotions. Choosing one of these images can help us identify what makes us feel more relaxed.
@therapyemily Visual test – which one relaxes you the most? #visualtest#relaxation#art#animals#nature
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1. Plants
The plant shown as the first image is an example of a natural fractal that creates repeating and symmetrical patterns, which is comforting to the human brain. Architecture can also use similar patterns to induce a sense of calm.
2. architectural building
Just as fractals appear in nature, they appear in architecture. They are repeating patterns and, she says, are purposefully used in buildings to induce a sense of calm.
3. green landscape
After spending most of your time indoors, going outside can be a welcome retreat. Green landscapes have a calming effect on our brains. Taking walks can be an efficient way to relax you in the right way.
4. Beach
The beach is also a place where the movement of the waves helps to slow down and be present. Scientists think that the in-and-out movement of waves in the ocean has a calming nature that helps us to slow down and be present.
5. Puppies
Looking at pictures of puppies can help improve concentration and stimulate our sense of parental care. Iniekio shared a 2009 study that revealed that looking at pictures of puppies helps tap into our sense of parental care, resulting in better concentration.
6. metallic art
Metallic artwork and curves are attractive to humans. In 2010, John Hopkins scientists took advantage of the brain activity of study participants and observed that they became more excited when viewing curved images.
7. The blue
Blue is associated with calm and reduced anxiety. In another study, the psychotherapist shared that psychiatrists at Creighton University found that shades of blue had the ability to reduce anxiety in people. Blue is associated with relaxation and mindfulness.
8. Work of art
Iniekio believes that staring at fine art can raise dopamine levels in your brain. The chemical is released when you experience pleasure and it makes you feel happy. It's a neurotransmitter known to help with anxiety.
