Inner calmness and peace is one of the most valuable things we can have in today's society. With busy schedules, social media advancing and increasing expectations, it has become harder than ever to feel at home, happy and content within ourselves. We can get to a place where we can embrace problems in our lives with more acceptance, ease and better judgement at the same time as creating a life we are passionate about.
What we can Expect When we Find Inner Peace?
Some of the benefits of taking the time to find inner peace are:
More space to think clearly and make better judgements
Better sleep quality
Better energy and improved emotional management
Less drama, fewer worries and more positive thoughts
Kindness and compassion to all kinds of people
Learning how to deal with difficult emotions
How to Find Inner Peace and Calmness
Below are some of the ways you are able to find Inner Peace. This is a journey and it is not a one size fits all solution. It also takes time, commitment and practice.
1. Letting go of Perfectionism and Being Open to Failure
Both letting go of the need to be perfect and embracing failure go hand in hand. Once you recognise perfection is not possible or necessary and in failing your greatest lessons are learnt, it is easier to embrace the two. 3 ways to do this are:
- Fostering unconditional self love by living in alignment and accepting yourself as you are. *Try telling yourself 3 nice, different things if you ever think something badly of yourself
- Being authentic and allowing your past, personality and uniqueness to shine
- Being kind to yourself and others
2. Letting Go of Comparison
It is so easy to compare ourselves to others but most of the time this is not helpful as what we see is not accurate. When we compare ourselves to others we are damaging our relationship with ourselves. 2 ways to do this are:
- Placing less emphasis on social media and spending less time on it. Perhaps limit this to 10 minutes a day or use it only for business / growth purposes only
- Seek out in-person interactions with people who may not have anything to prove and who have inner peace already
3. Developing Boundaries
Having boundaries are really important to build self respect, alignment and a stronger relationship with ourselves. Each time we say no to something, we are creating space way for what we truly want and deserve. It takes courage and practice to develop this, but in the long run it is enormously important and always worth it. 2 ways we can do this are:
- Walking away from toxic people or people that do not lift you up or do not make you feel valued, no matter who they are.
- Saying no to things you do not want to do, do not feel right for you or you do not believe in
In order to do both of these, it is really important to trust your gut and intuition, in all areas of your life.
4. Coming Back to Your Breathe
One thing we always have is our breathe. Sometimes, we can get so caught in our head or in a situation which can feel dramatic, negative or stressful and we end up not thinking rationally or calmly. 3 ways to help this and develop a better relationship with ourselves are:
- Practicing meditation which has proven benefits for our physical, emotional and mental health. You could join a meditation group, listen to a guided meditation on YouTube or do it at home alone
- Practice mindfulness through spending time in nature
- Journal and practice gratitude daily. We attract more of what we focus on, so focussing on and being grateful for what we have is positive on so many levels.
5. Trusting that there are always opportunities and everything is happening for you
It is important to have clear goals, spot opportunities and also believe they are coming. Knowing that you are deserving and capable of reaching your goals are all important aspects of inner peace and fulfilment. When you acknowledge that the Universe [or whatever you believe] wants you to succeed, you will be able to look at things from a calm place. 3 ways you can do this are:
- Practice being patient with your goals
- Cultivate resilience and determination
- Spot opportunities that may be subtle
6. Prioritising health and chemicals in your body
How you feel is hugely impacted by the chemicals in your body so nourishing your body and prioritising your health is really important. This is always dependent on each person, but my personal take on how to do this is:
- Ensuring you get good quality sleep by getting enough and limiting screen time before bed
- Nourishing your body with wholefoods, water, vegetables and nutrients
- Limiting excessive alcohol, caffeine, sugar and processed food
7. Living in line with your values, mission and purpose
Living a life that you feel passionate about is so important for you to feel aligned, motivated and fulfilled. 2 ways you can achieve this are by:
- Allowing creativity to flow and for you to take action on ideas or projects
- Letting go of expectations or timelines in your career, relationship or other areas of your life
Working with a Coach can help you pinpoint which areas need to be worked on and help you get there quicker. However, working and developing any or all of these aspects in any way is still great and can improve your quality of life. Essentially, finding as much Inner Peace as possible is the goal and making any effort to do this is a great start.
As always, wishing you the absolute best.
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