Here are 36 simple tips to get peace of mind during difficult times.
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Feeling stressed, anxious, or impatient? Have you lost control over your mind? Is it driving you away from positivity and pushing you towards endless negative thoughts? Every now and then we get caught up in unnecessary thoughts, worries, or conflicts that take away our peace of mind and leave us disturbed and unproductive. In those tough moments, the only thing that our soul is struggling to find is ‘Peace’. But, sadly the soul fails to find it and that leaves us struggling at the mercy of our negative thoughts.
But, what if you could actually create peace? What if someone tells you the secret that will always keep you in a peaceful zone – irrespective of what happens in your life?
If you’d like to master the art of peaceful living, then you may find these suggestions helpful. Here are 36 simple and easy tips to get peace of mind:
Tip #1: Take 100 Deep Breaths
Count one and two and so on. Say “and” while inhaling & number while exhaling. Deep breathing increases the supply of oxygen to your brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes a state of calmness.
Tip #2: Burn the ‘Burden List’
Create a list of everything that’s weighing you down mentally. And, then burn it as a form of letting go. While observing it burn, focus on how you hold the power of burning these things down and not the other way round.
Tip #3: Speak Up If Hurt
Tell the person whose actions hurt you, instead of holding it in and building resentment. Holding onto anger and resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It’s better to speak up and let the other person a chance to correct his actions.
Tip #4: Grab a Painting Brush
Yes, Art therapy is one of the widely used techniques to calm yourself down. Engage in a little art therapy, Grab some crayons, markers or paint ad put all your feelings on the canvas.
Tip #5: Take a Meditative Walk
Walking meditation lowers stress, reduces anxiety, improves sleep, makes exercise more enjoyable, increases focus & concentration, and slows you down. It helps you get to know your body, great for mental health, helps you connect with nature, and lowers blood pressure. More importantly, it expands everyday mindfulness, helps you stay in the present moment, and offers many other health perks.
Tip #6: Meditation on Youtube
In today’s, digitally connected world, it is much easier than ever to find resources related to Meditation. Other than paid apps, you can find free resources like a guided meditation on youtube and calm down your mind.
Tip #7: Alternate Breathing
Try alternate breathing cycles 5 times and you would definitely find your brain calmer and peaceful.
In alternate breathing, close the right nostril with the right thumb, inhale through the left nostril, and then close it with fingers. Next, open the right nostril and exhale. As a next step, inhale through the right nostril and then close this nostril. Open the left nostril and exhale.
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Tip #8: Focus On Learning
Write down what you’ve learned during a difficult situation. It will calm your mind as you will see how this stressful situation empowered you and made you wiser.
Tip #9: Apologize
If you made a mistake, apologize for it instead of holding the discussion in your mind. And, then forgive yourself because everyone makes mistake. But, remember, a wise man doesn’t make the same mistake twice.
Tip #10: Peace Collage
Collect all the images and quotes that make you feel calmer, relaxed, and motivated. Then create a ‘Peace Collage’ out of these beautiful images and go through them, when you feel stressed.
Tip #11: Peace Quote Meditation
This one is our favorite! Identify the quotes that give you strength and calm your mind by reciting them along with meditation. Write and frame it so you remember it overtime you see it.
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Tip #12: Click Beautiful Things
Take a walk with the sole purpose of clicking photographs of beautiful things that make you feel at peace, like a tree with colorful flowers or butterflies.
Tip #13: Write Journal
If you find it calmer to write down your feelings, then quickly pick up a writing journal. Write a blog or make a journal entry about anything that gives you peace of mind.
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Tip #14: Dance
Dancing makes your mind to focus on music and movements, and hence, pushes negative thoughts out of your head.
Tip #15: Visit Beach or Forests
In case you live in an area surrounded by nature, then this one you must try. Take a walk in the midst of nature. And, while walking on the beach or forests, focus on the crashing sounds of waves or the melodious chirping of birds. You will be amazed at how they will calm you down.
Tip #16: Yoga or Exercise
Hit the gym or join a yoga class. The physical movement releases hormones that calm down the mind and make you feel peaceful. Exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits. It pumps up your endorphins. Physical activity may help bump up the production of your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. And, hence help you in relieving stress.
Tip #17: Sort Out The Mess
Various research shows how clearing the cluttered part of your home or office, helps you in creating a more peaceful space.
Tip #18: Compassion For Haters
Now this one is really tough. How to gather the courage to feel compassion for someone who has hurt you? Wallowing in bitterness makes us the prisoner of our own feelings. Compassion makes it easier to forgive them and set ourselves free.
Tip #19: Forgive Them
In alignment with point 18, you can give a call to the person whom you’ve denied forgiveness in the past. During the call, tell them that you forgive them. It will unload the emotional burden and will calm your mind within seconds.
Tip #20: Be In The Moment
We get so busy planning for the future that we forget to celebrate our present. So, another simple tip to get rid of stress and reclaim your peace of mind is by staying in the moment. Set aside 15 minutes every day to actively enjoy the good things about the present instead of making plans to create a better future.
Tip #21: Show Some Self Love
In the midst to make everyone happy, we tend to forget about our own happiness. So, it is very important to show some self-love. Once a day, write down things that you love about yourself instead of focusing on things that you could be better at.
Tip #22: See Good In Others
Rather than expecting people to change, focus on the things that you appreciate about people in your life. This will definitely bring some mental peace.
Tip #23: No Self Judgments
Replace your negative judgments with positive phrases and you will see the difference. For example, try replacing “I should/ shouldn’t have” with “I did the best I can.”
Tip #24: Reading A Book
In case you love reading, then reading a book can help you attain mental peace and relieve stress.
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Tip #25: Take Yourself On A Date
Self-dating is our other favorite. Schedule a date with yourself to enjoy your own company. During this time, you don’t need to entertain anyone else’s requests. Rather do something that heals your mind and spirit.
Tip #26: Spend Time With Nature
Spending time with nature could be very healing. Go on trekking, sit under a tree, on a mountain, or in fields.
Tip #27: Own Best Friend
Yes, you read it right. Be your own best friend. Tell yourself what’s bothering you, and then give yourself the advice you would’ve given to a good friend who had a similar issue.
Tip #28: Positive Self Talks
Schedule 15 minutes in the day and spend this time repeating the positive affirmations to yourself. These affirmations will help you feel present, peaceful, and empowered.
Tip #29: Be True To Your Relationships
Many times, we put ourselves under unnecessary stress by holding back our true feelings in relationships. So, be kind to yourself and share what you feel. This will help you get rid of unnecessary stress.
Tip #30: Stop Being A Victim
This may not be an easy one. To be peaceful, stop blaming others. Get rid of self-victimizing thoughts. Rather ask yourself what you can do to bring change in how people treat you.
Tip #31: Spend Time With People You Love
Forget about your problems and do something silly and childlike with the person you love!
Tip #32: Join Self-Care Sessions
This could be quite therapeutic. Ask a friend to join a self-care session with you like joining a yoga studio with you or inviting your mother to jog with you or asking your friend to go for a spa session!
Tip #33: Volunteer To Help Any Cause
Find peace by helping someone in need. This tip to achieve mental peace is the most honorable and selfless act.
Tip #34: Help Without Expectations
Most of the time, it is our expectations that bring so much pain and sadness to our lives. So, in order to lead a peaceful life, try to do good for someone without holding any expectation in return. If they ask what they can do, tell them to pay it forward.
Tip #35: Help Others With Your Passion
To bring mental peace, try to do something passionately for someone you love. And you will attain a sense of calmness.
Tip #36: Serve Others
Encourage and motivate others to lead a more meaningful life. Help them to seek peace and purpose and not money.
We at IForHer try our best to help our community members in achieving peace of mind. We hope through our selected suggestions, you may be able to achieve peace and realize your true potential.