Stress can start to feel so normal that we hardly notice it
anymore. But once you start practicing these methods to achieve inner peace,
you’ll probably see just how chronically stressed you used to be. Here are 10
ways to calm.
1.
Listen to music.
That makes you feel relaxed and happy. Whatever your genre,
music is soul food!
2. Run
it off.
Exercise, especially
outdoors, is a way to promote peace of mind. Not only will you get the
endorphins flowing but when you’re focused on a sport, you can’t be immersed in
your worries. It doesn’t matter what kind of exercise you do. Just do it.
3.
Breathe!
Anytime you bring your attention to your breath, your mind
can’t think about all of your worries. Try this: count each breath and try to
get to 10 without allowing your mind to wander, even for a second. This is much
more difficult than you might imagine!
4.
Play!
Play with pets, kids and/or friends. Be silly. Frolic. Goof
off. Be a kid. Romp. Inject a playful attitude into boring chores and let your
inner child come out and play.
5. Be
in nature.
The soothing sounds of birds or flowing water will do
wonders for your soul. Traffic noise and other manmade sounds can be so
incredibly jarring (like your alarm clock) and a little time in nature will
soothe you.
6.
Smile and laugh!
Find the humor in life, and both smiling and laughter are
proven mood boosters.
7.
Don’t take yourself or life too seriously.
Be more flexible and be open to the fact that your way is
not THE way. Become interested in alternative points of view and different
approaches.
8.
Focus on the best-case outcome.
Worrying is just a habit. You can just as easily turn your
imagination to what might go right instead of what might go wrong. Practice
this daily and reprogram your mind to think in terms of best-case outcomes.
9. Let
it go.
It’s not easy to cut ties or cut losses, but why go down
with the ship? Think of it this way: you’re just turning the page and moving on
to a new chapter.
10. Be
grateful.
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