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Creating calm this holiday

Posted at 9:24 AM, Dec 17, 2015
and last updated 2015-12-17 09:26:54-05

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich - The holidays are upon us and chances are, you might find yourself getting caught up in the frenzy of shopping, cooking, entertaining and creating the perfect holiday experience.

Executive Coach Barbara Rapaport and Leigh Rapaport with Real-time Perspectives have some tips for 'creating calm' this holiday season.

You can create a peaceful space in your office, kitchen, or whatever room you'll be spending a lot of time in this season by addressing the 5 senses.

See: photographs/favorite colors

Taste : lemon drops/peppermints/bottle of wine/coffee or tea
Hear : iPad (playing your favorite album)

Feel: blanket/textile
Smell: candles/perfume/air freshener