The feeling of Anxiety is definitely there at the moment. If you are feeling anxious, trust me you are not alone, we are all feeling it as well, that’s why I am here to help you! In this blog, we will explore together some of the best tools that will help you find mental and inner peace.
Finding moments of calm among the chaos of our contemporary life has become rare and valuable. Setting aside time for mindfulness and serenity is very important in this digital age when staying connected all the time is the norm.
Meditation
I am sure you have heard of the word meditation before. Meditation is a technique which involves training your brain to achieve a level of attention, balance, awareness, and inner calm. It is not only beneficial for mental health, but also physical well-being. It helps you relax and deal with the stress you have by focusing on one thing that makes you feel calm. Meditation is important and powerful for the brain as it helps in rewiring it.
Meditation is beneficial for your emotional and physical health for many reasons, some as below:
- Manages your stress
- Increases Self-awareness
- Reduces negative emotions
- Improves your sleep
- Lowers your blood pressure and heart rate
- Makes you more creative and patient
- Controls your thoughts
Whenever you decide to meditate, find a quiet and comfortable place with no distraction so you can sit in a relaxed but alert posture. Start by breath exercises and think about the present.
Breath workout
This exercise is my favorite! It is highly effective for promoting serenity, reducing stress and tension, and enhancing wellbeing. Since our “breathing pacemaker” connects our breathing rate to our brain directly, slow breathing has a soothing impact on both our bodies and emotions.
When practicing the breath workout, make sure you sit or life in a comfortable position, place your hand on your health and the other on your abdomen, then you start inhaling deeply through your nose and exhaling slowly through your mouth.
There are many advantages of breathing workouts:
- Reducing stress
- Receiving cleaner oxygen
- Balancing nervous system
- Improving concentration
Taking control and modifying your breathing is the best way to affect your emotions and neurological system at the same time.
Affirmations
The repetition of positive phrases and encouraging words fosters a positive mindset and a sense of self-worth and self-value. Regularly practicing this provides a shift from negative thinking and an increase in confidence and a positive outlook on life.
There are different times that are better to practice affirmations, but the best time to do is when it feels most natural and convenient for you. The idea of practicing affirmations is to integrate them into your daily routine in a way that improves your mental and physical health.
I would recommend practicing them you start your day and before you get out of the bed or even look for your phone, and right before bedtime as a way to end the day calmly.
Here are some Examples of Affirmations that you can memorize and practice daily:
- I am confident and believe in myself.
- I am grateful for my health and strength.
- I am surrounded by love, and I am ready to accept good things.
- I deserve to succeed and reach my goals.
- I feel peaceful and at ease with every breath I take.
“It is not enough to win a war; it is more important to organize the peace.”
Aristotle