calming effect
Peaceful mental shift
A calming effect is a soothing influence that reduces anxiety, agitation, or stress.
The phrase appears in contexts ranging from medicine to interior design: The medication has a calming effect on the nervous system, Soft lighting creates a calming effect in the room.
Something with a calming effect settles rather than stimulates.
- deep breathingDeliberate slow inhalation practice
- relaxationState of being unwound
- meditationFocused attention practice
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
taking a breath · serenity · yoga · nature sounds · warm colors · peace · stress relief · aromatherapy · lavender scent · quietude · breathing exercises · contentment · guided imagery · tranquilizer · massage therapy · gentle touch · tai chi · chamomile
- effectsconsequence, result, special effects, outcome, sound effects
- Celery Benefitscelery seed, celery juice, fiber, potassium, vitamin K
physiological arousal
calming effectexcitation
Stimulation of response
hyperactivation · fight-or-flight response · overstimulation