In our modern, fast paced lives, it can be difficult to find time for self-care. When people do find the time, it is often used for activities such as working out, sports, or consuming stimulation through television or video games. Less often is time spent doing activities with minimal mental and physical stimulation, depriving our bodies and minds of time to rest and recover. Add on the fact that one in three people do not get the necessary amount of sleep, it is more essential to find the time to rest and recover [1].

 

Advent Health lists 10 health benefits of relaxation as: Improves concentration, improves digestion, increases blood flow, lessens anger and frustration, lowers blood pressure, lowers risk of stroke, promotes emotional well-being, reduces fatigue, reduces inflammation, and slows heart rate [2]. To solve this problem, we are creating an easy way to integrate relaxation into daily lives by automating the time-consuming set-up process of taking a relaxing bath. The Smart-Bath Experience will allow the user, on an app, to select the level to fill the bath, the temperature of the water, and if they want any accessories such as bubbles or aromatherapy added to the bath.