Calm isn’t passive. It’s not the beige cousin of boredom or the watered-down version of joy. Calm is power—an intentional act of self-regulation that makes you magnetic, collected, and deeply rooted in your own body. Think of it as 2025’s new era of ‘quiet luxury’; tailored, sophisticated, and uniquely yours.
So, how do you summon this kind of calm when the world feels like it’s always asking for one more thing? Here are the rituals and activities that don’t just soothe your nervous system, but recalibrate it—without apology, without compromise.
1. Breathe Like You Mean It
Yes I am being serious, breathe work is highly underrated, and any good psychologist will tell you; it’s a great way to self-regulate & evoke the calm we all crave sometimes. Slow inhales, slower exhales. Try box breathing—inhale for four, hold for four, exhale for four, hold for four. Do it anywhere: in the back of an Uber, before a meeting, or while waiting for your coffee. Bonus: layer in a hit of our essential oils via our wellness support system, allowing you to thrive in the AM or PM. (Inserts scent menu link here?)
2. Move Your Body, Elegantly or Fiercely
Forget punishing workouts when you’re dysregulated, nothing will throw your brain into panic mode more than the pressure to ‘work out’. Understand, moving in any form is turning up, so choose movement that feels like silk against your skin. A long, sensual stretch. A slow yoga flow. Or a brisk, long walk. The point isn’t calories—it’s chemistry. Movement flushes tension, it tells your body it’s safe and reminds you that you are gloriously alive.
3. Sensory Grounding (Yes, Luxury Counts)
Your senses are a direct link to finding calm in the chaos. Light a candle that smells like euro summer, even in winter, you’ll be surprised how happy it can make those dark mornings. Upgrade your water to sparkling, and if you need a real ‘luxury’ boost try a ginger shot, topped with sparkling water & lime juice, mocktail vibes with a health kick, Delish. When you engage your senses intentionally, you interrupt spirals of stress and land yourself right back in the moment. And that, darling, is the modern hedonist way.
4. Journaling Without Censorship
Sometimes calm isn’t about stillness—it’s about release. Grab a notebook and pour your thoughts onto the page with zero filter. Messy handwriting? Good. Overdramatic confessions? Even better. Emotional detox is a thing, and it’s as necessary as cleansing your skin at night.
5. Curated Solitude
Calm thrives in curated silence. Switch your phone to “Do Not Disturb.” Close the door. Turn on your diffuser, take a deep breath & reconnect. Give yourself thirty unapologetic minutes to exist without being accessible. Calm isn’t indulgence—it’s boundary-setting disguised as luxury.
6. Aromatherapy Rituals That Anchor
Essential oils are not a trend—they’re ancient, potent allies. It’s why we created the AM & PM concept, to offer moments of stillness, clarity and reconnection throughout your day. Adding these into your daily rituals is less about wellness-as-performance and more about owning your inner alchemy.
The Takeaway
Regulating your calm isn’t about numbing out—it’s about plugging back into yourself. It’s a form of quiet rebellion in a culture addicted to overexposure in all things. Be different, because when you choose calm, you choose power. You choose clarity. You choose yourself.
So, the next time life tries to knock you sideways, stretch out, switch off, turn your diffuser on and breathe for four. Remember our mantra: Embrace your inner god or goddess and rule your own chaotic life.
Love Laura x
