Clear Your Mind
It’s know wonder we can’t clear our thoughts with the consistent challenges and stresses we deal with continuously. This is the million dollar question I hear all the time. It is always easier said then done, but by no means [...]
It’s know wonder we can’t clear our thoughts with the consistent challenges and stresses we deal with continuously. This is the million dollar question I hear all the time. It is always easier said then done, but by no means impossible. I like to tell people to take themselves out of the freeway, and watch from the road. Our thoughts feel very similar to a moving freeway. There are many thoughts, and not enough time to deal with them all. When you watch from the side you can easily let your thoughts pass by without giving them much thought at all. Of course this approach takes practice and training just like everything else.
4 Top Ways to Practice a Peaceful Mind
1. Make a conscious effort to put some time away each day to sit or lay down. Write a note to your self, keep an alert on your phone, or leave a message on your phone to remind you that you need time. This is really the first step until you’ve had enough practice to do it with out reminding. Start with 5 minutes each and everyday to sit in a quiet stop to just relax. Close your eyes and just focus your attention on breathing. You can even do this on your lunch break in your car if that is all the time you have.
2. Start writing. Writing is a very expressive part of you. It allows your mind to focus on your thoughts, and helps transfer them to paper. It is a great way to stay communicative with yourself. This also takes some practicing, especially if you feel you aren’t much of a writer. Remember you aren’t writing a novel for others to read- no perfection necessary. Leave a notebook next to your bed or desk so that it reminds you.
3. Meditate or listen to music. Meditation is very similar to finding 5 minutes a day to sit down. However, meditation can help you stay more focused on your goals and to show you that the stress you’re carrying is not as important as you imagined. If you have a hard time getting to a meditative state try finding a meditation CD for your needs. They make meditations CDs for everyone. You can find them in categories such as happiness, money, success, love and health.
4. Take up a new hobby or class in relaxation. If you have a hard time really staying focused find a coach or take a class in such things as yoga, life coaching, cooking, tai chi, or even a book club. When we work with others we often feel more inclined to keep it up, have better support and gain tools. Many local colleges and community centers offer these classes for their community. If you live further from the city you can join a club online.
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I am a Holistic Life Coach, health coach and meditation teacher. My goal is to help people find inner peace and contentment during times of stress and worry. I have a passion for assisting those with anxiety disorders, stress, health and nutrition. I believe we are made of mind, body, soul, and environment. It is of much importance to keep good health in each one of these areas.