With all the hectic lifestyles we have we often find that we’re stressed out, frantic, and filled with anxiety. That’s not a healthy or happy way to live. When we allow our minds to be filled with stressful, worrisome thoughts and feelings this can lead to possible head colds and illnesses, gray hairs, wrinkles, and psychological problems. It’s incredibly important to create the time to relax, unwind, and find inner peace.
De-stressing your mind and body keeps you healthier and it encourages longevity, productivity, and an overall increased state of happiness.
“New research indicates that chronic stress like the kind we experience in high stress occupations actually erodes and damages critical parts of our DNA over time. This damage and erosion can increase our odds of living a shorter life span.”
[Source: NaturalNews.com]
Here are five fabulous ways to de-stress, get centered, and find inner peace.
One fabulous way to find inner peace is to get back to nature. That could mean taking a walk through the woods, heading down to the beach, or simply sitting in a blooming garden. These ways of connecting with nature will help you get centered and feel peaceful.
“Eco-psychology experts suggest that reconnecting with nature requires a transformation of consciousness”, which helps people find relief from mental clutter and anxiety, and helps them regain a sense of inner calm and tranquility.
[Source: Psychology Today]
You can spend a few moments with meditation either focusing on an object to help control your thoughts, listening to a guided meditation, or simply sitting in a relaxed position and mindfully quiet your thoughts. All of these forms of meditation can help you find inner peace.
“Meditation is a practice in which an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either to realize some benefit or as an end in itself.”
[Source: Wikipedia]
By regularly taking care of your body, you can reconnect with your physical being and also enjoy the mental and emotional benefits of resting and rejuvenating. Head over to a nearby spa and get a relaxing massage. A massage can help eliminate toxins, release tension and help boost your emotional state. If money or time is an issue, you can easily create an in-home spa day just by turning down the lights, putting on soothing music, and drawing a warm epsom salt bath.
Ancient yoga practices are becoming increasingly popular in our modern society. A regular yoga practice is a great way to release stress, build strength and develop inner peace.
“Yoga is said to be for the purpose of uniting the mind, body, and spirit. Many people think that yoga is just stretching. But while stretching is certainly involved, yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through the performance of poses or postures, each of which has specific physical benefits.”
[Source: About Health]
Remember how much fun you had as a child doing arts and crafts? Creative activities stimulate the right part of our brains and help us release unwanted stress and frustration from our minds. When we focus on enjoyable, productive projects that are artistically-inclined we develop a sense of inner peace and accomplishment.
“Think of the ‘very best creativity enriching experience you can imagine,’ and carve out time in your schedule to fit it in.”
Gail McMeekin, author of 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women: A Portable Life Coach for Creative Women [Source: PsychToday]
Everything from making DIY Wreaths to painting pictures and even creating jewelry can be considered a creative activity. Each of these creative activities can help you relax and find inner peace.
Take some time for yourself and do some of these things to help you de-stress, relax and gain some inner peace. If you have other ideas please let us know.
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