Do you have daily means of securing your peace of mind? This can be tremendously difficult to quantify. Perhaps it’s not easy to understand what we mean by this when ‘peace of mind’ is unmoored from actual context. For instance, general peace of mind is probably a sense of contentment and a lack of problems in life, but we can never really be totally free of problems. Perhaps, then, peace of mind is secured when we believe we are living appropriately, that we have challenges but can overcome them, and that we see ourselves moving in a positive direction.
Sometimes, however, peace of mind can come when we know that we’ve lived as authentically as we can, without obsessing over every little detail of what that means. Thankfully, there are measures you can take that help you relax and take some space for your mind to process all the complex daily events we experience on a daily basis. In this post, we’ll discuss three daily means of securing your peace of mind, of giving yourself that time, of figuring out what your actions have been and what their implications are, and ultimately, helping you offload that stress as necessary.
REFELCT + JOURNAL
It’s good to reflect and journal on your day, or on your week, or whenever you feel this to be most important and when you can get to it. When you can spend an hour in reflection and putting your words to paper, or even five minutes, it’s easy to help express your thoughts and prevent them from swirling around in your mind over and over. Coming back to read your entries, you can more easily understand where you were and the journey you’ve taken, which can lend further insight into most situations.
TAKE A LOAD OFF
It’s good to take a load off and realize it’s your solemn duty to enjoy yourself from time to time. Life shouldn’t be all work-work-work Even if this just means focusing on taking a spa bath from time to time, or exercising and stretching to feel more like yourself, or even learning how to meditate as necessary, all of this can make a tremendous difference in how you feel and how clear your headspace is. That’s never a wasted effort.
MAKE A GOOD DECISION
A good deed for the day can always be a great idea in helping you feel a little put together and justified in your actions. For instance, perhaps instead of shopping directly from the high street, you could support a company selling Australian Sunglasses that are biodegradable within four months. Not only have you supported an ethical business from that point, but you make a point of voting with your wallet. Perhaps you can sign a survey for social change, donate to a cause, or simply teach yourself about a certain issue taking place so you feel more informed. When you can nourish your soul in this light, you’re sure to feel better about your day.
With this advice, we hope you can secure your peace of mind in the best manner possible.
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This has been a collaborative post. All thoughts and opinions expressed above are not my own
