Theolderwegrow,themorewerealisejusthowimportantpeaceofmindandsoulis.Themoreresponsibilitieswehavetoshoulder,andthemoredirectionswehavetosplitourselvesin,werealisehowimportantitistotakeabreak.Mostofusarenotprivytotakingavacationwheneverwewant,orevenwhenweneedit. Sohereare50wayswecanfindpeaceofmindandsoul-1.BreathingTechniquesThequickestwaytocalmyourselfdownandfindpeaceforyourself,especiallyinasituationwhereyouareworkedupistotakeadeepbreath.Breathingtechniquesencourageyoutofocusonyourbreathing,andwhenyoudothat,yourattentionisdrawntotherepetitiveprocessofdrawinginairandexhaling,whichletsthethoughtsinyourmindsettle. Takingfivedeepbreaths,holdingandthenslowlyexhalingasyoufocusonyourdiaphragmandlungsisaneasyandquickwaytofeelcalminstantly.2.AWalkAchangeofsceneryandfreshaircandowonderstoamuddledmind.Onceyouareundertheopensky,youwon’tevenrealisehowquicklyyouhaveworkedoutthemessofthoughtsyouwerestuckin.Youwillfeelpeacefulandcalmafterawalk,justtryit.3.EnjoyNatureHomesandsheltersweremeanttoprotectusbutwhenwespendmoretimeinsideaconcreteandsteelboxthantoenjoythewonderstheearthhasforus,weareboundtomissout.Wheneveryoufeelstressedoroff-balance,dropyourselfintothelapofnatureandrealisemothernature’shandoveryourheadisascalmingasyourownmother’s.4.MeditateThiswillnotbeasurpriseorevennewstoyou,butmeditationdoeshelpwithcalmingyoudownandhelpingyourefocus.Evenifyouthinkyouarenotsomeonewhocanstaystill,giveitashot,afterawhile,youwillrealiseitisalotmoretherapeuticthanyoumighthavegivenitcreditfor.5.Findyourselfafur-baby.Ifyouarenotallergictofurandpets,playingandcuddlingwithapetisagreatwaytorelax.Humansareveryperceptivetotouchandthesoftfluffiness,aswellasthefactaliving-breathingbeingisnexttoyou,canbeincrediblycomfortingandcalming.6.Throwoutwhatisweighingyoudown.Itisgoodtoholdontogoodmemories,butitisnevergoodtoholdontothingsthatonlystressyououtmore.Sogoclearoutyourcloset,pantry,fridge,atticetc…Onceyouwitnesshowmuchcleanerandopenyourspacelooks,yourmindwillfeellightertoo.7.AcceptanceThisoneislessofanactivityandmoreofanadjustmenttoyouroutlooktowardslife.Wewilloftenfindourselvesriledupoverthingswecannotcontrolorchange,anditisokaytobeupsetforawhile.Butafterapoint,wehavetosimplyacceptandmoveon,asweareonlyharmingourmentalpeaceotherwise.8.ListentoMusicResearchstudieshaveshownthatrelaxingmusiccanhelpkidswithADHDtofocusbetterandfeelcalmer.ThiscalmingeffectofmusicisnotlimitedtokidswithADHDonly,everyonebenefitsfrommusic.Takesometimeoff,putonyourfavouriteplaylistandloseyourselftomusicforsometime.Youwillfeelmuchmorerefreshedandrelaxedthanyouwerebefore.9.MindfulnessMindfulnessisthepracticeofbeingawareofyourthoughts,actionsandbehaviour.Itisunderstandingwherethesethoughtscomefrom,whataretherootsofourbehaviourandactionsandunderstandtheconsequencesofittoo.Practisingmindfulnessdoesnotonlymakeyouawareofyourselfbutalsobringsintosharpfocusthatsomethingsinlifethatmaybecausingusstresscanbeeliminated.Mindfulnessalsoridsyouoftheanxietyyoumayexperienceifyoudon’tfeelincontrolofyourlife.10.Behonestwithyourself.Incongruencyoftencausesarestlessmind,tryingtogoinonedirectionbutendingupgoinganother,whereas,congruencybringspeace.Whatiscongruency?Congruencyiswhenwealignourbehaviourwiththewaywethinki.eactingthewaywetrulyfeelaboutasituation.Sometimeswefeelacertainwayaboutsomethingbutendupactingoppositetoittofitin,itwillonlymakeusfeellikewearesuppressingapartofourselvesthatwillfesterinside.Sobehonesttoyourselfandactoutwhatyouarethinking,youwillbeatpeace.11. LaughwheneveryoucanBeingatpeaceandbeingcalmissynonymouswithbeingwithoutworry.Andhowcanyoubeworriedwhenyouarelaughing?Laughingmaynotmakeallyourproblemsmagicallygoaway,butitwilldefinitelyhelpinupliftingyourmood,whichwillgiveyoumoreenergytotackleyourproblems.Andevenifitdoesn’t,afewmomentsofthedayspentinlaughterwillonlyhelpandhurtnoone.12.Love:nostringsattachedOftentimeswelovepeoplebecauseweneverconsideredanalternative.Butlovewithoutholdingbackandwithoutanyexpectations.Expectationsleaveroomfordisappointment,andexpectationsofreciprocationleadtoinsecurityandhurt.Solovepurelybecauseyouwantto,andyouwillfindpeaceinnothavingtoworrywhetheritisreciprocatedornot.13.Gethealth-checksregularlyWeallhaveconcernswithourhealth,especiallyinourtimeandagewhereeveryoneisafflictedwithanailment.Buttheseworriescanoftenbeoverbearingonyourpeaceofmind.Sogethealthcheck-upsregularlysoyouwon’tworryoveritifyouhaveprooftoremindyourselfthatyouarehealthy,ortoremindyourselfthatyouareawareandhavethepowertohealyourself.14.RealityChecks Everyonceinawhiletakeastepbackandassessthedirectionofyourlife.Justtomakeyourselfawareofwhereyouareandwhatyouaredoing,soyoudon’tfindyourselfinthemiddleoftheforestwithnoideaofwhereyoucamefromorhowtogoback.Knowingwhereyouareandhowmuchprogresshelpsyouboth-beproudofyouraccomplishmentsyoumayhavebrushedoffinthepast,andunderstandwhatyouroptionsareandwheredoyouwanttogo.Havingaplanreducesworries.15.SetDirectionsLikerealitychecks,itisimportanttohaveaplan.Setgoals,evenbetterifyousetdirections.Goalscancauseanxietywhenunmet,butsettingadirectionensuresyoukeepmovingforward.16.LearntoAdaptSimilartoacceptance,adaptingwillhelpusadjusttosituations.Ifwearerigidinourways,westarthyperventilatingthemomentthingsstartstrayingfromthewayweimagineitorwantittobe.Butifyouapproachthingsandsituationswithanopenmind,everysituationbecomesanewadventureandstressesyououtless.17.OnlyNowForNowWecanfussaboutthethingsinthepastandwecanworryourselvesthinaboutwhatisgoingtohappeninthefuture,butthefactisthatnoneofitwillchangemuch.Whatisboundtohappenwillhappen.Ofcourse,thatdoesn’tmeanwegiveupentirelyanddonothing,butthereisadifferencebetweenbeingcautiousandlearningfromyourmistakes,andobsessingoverthefutureandregrets.Livethismomenttoitsfullestbeforemovingontothenext.18.RedSignalforyourthoughts.Wheneveryoustartspiralling,setawordforyourselfthatyouwillfocusonuntilyoucancalmyourselfdownandremindyourselfthesituationisbetterthanyourworstthoughts.19.Putyourfootdown.Beassertive.Wemightsometimesagreewithpeopleevenwhenwedon’tactuallyagreethinkingitisthepolitethingtodobutitisunfairtobothparties.Whenyouassertyourself,youwon’thavetoworryaboutsomeonenottakingyouseriously.20.Speakup.Don’tbeafraidtospeakoutwhateveryouarethinking,itcanbestupidorembarrassing,butitisnottheendoftheworld.Andyouwon’thavetolivewiththeregretofnothavingsaidsomething.21.Takeyourtime,unapologetically Weallneedtimeforourselves,soneverfeelguiltyforit.Andifyoustilldo,thinkofitlikethis-onlywhenyouarekindtoyourselfwillyoufindtheenergytobekindtoothers.22.BeplayfulAswegrowup,weareexpectedtobehaveacertainway,maintain‘decorum’.Andyes,that’sapartofgrowingup.Butdon’tletthechildinyoufadeaway,findfriendsyoucanbeplayfulwith,peopleyoucanspendtimearoundwithoutworryingabouthavingtobeacertainway.23.MoveOnLikeAcceptanceandAdaptation,MoveOnisthethirdintheholytriadoffindingpeaceforyourself.MovingOndoesn’tmakewhatyoumighthavecompromisedoninthepastright,butitdoesmeanyoudon’thavetobeartheweightofitanymore.24.Guiltisaslowpoison.Guiltisadouble-edgedsword.Ononehand,itmakessurewedon’tdothingsthatweregretorharmothers,ontheother,iteatsawayatourself-image.Ifitissomethingthatyourightfullyregret,thenyouhavelearntfromitandwon’tdoitagain,sothereisnopointinfeelingguilt.Butsometimeswefeelunwarrantedgreed,soitisimportanttoobjectivelyassessifyoushouldbefeelingguiltyoverit.25.ExpressGratitudeWheneveryouarethankfulforsomethingortowardssomeone,letthemknow.Itwillmakeyourheartlighterandtheir’shappier.26.Failure=LessonReassureyourselfthatfailingisnotbad.Failureteachesyouwhattonotdo.Whencrossingafieldoflandmines,itisjustasimportanttoknowwheretonotputyourfootasitistoknowwhereyoushouldputyourfoot.27.ConnectwithOthersHumansaresocialcreatures,andisolationisalmostconsideredtraumatic.Itismagicaltofeelunderstood,useyourtimetomakeconnectionsthatunderstandyouandreassureyouthatyouarenotalone.28.Stepoutofyourcomfortzone.Itmightfeelintimidating,butsteppingoutistheonlywaytoexpandyourcomfortzoneandencouragegrowth.Itwillalsoreinforceyourfaithinyourabilitiesandyourself,helpyouhavepeacewithyourself.29.Transform-vesto+vesItcanbechallenging,butonceyoulearnthateverynegativehasthepotentialtobesomethingpositive,youalsorealisethatthepositivesinlifeoutweighthenegatives.30.SlowDownItmightfeellikewearerunningaracefromthemomentweareborn,andyouwon’tbewrong.Butwearen’trunningarace,everyonehastheirownpace.Anditisokaytoslowdownuntilyoucatchyourbreathandbestableagain.31.Questionyour“should”and“must”Don’tputpressureonyourself,thereareotherswhowilldothatforyou.Don’tfeellikeyouhavetodothingstopleaseothers,thatwillneverhelpyoufindcalm,butlivinglifeonyourowntermsmight.32.BeKindBeingkindnotonlyensuresthatweareactivelycontributingtoabettertomorrow,butalsomakesusfeelbetter,andgivesuspeaceofmindknowingwedidsomethinggood.33.Youareyouforareason.Don’tcompareyourselftoothers,theyaredifferentpeoplewithdifferentexperiencesanddifferentskillsandabilities.Youareyou,andtheonlypersonyoushouldbecomparingyourselfwithshouldbethepastyou,toknowthatyouhavegrown.34.Positiveself-talkWhenwetalktoourselves,wecanbecritical.Butthatjustputsusinanegativeheadspace.Instead,talkaboutyourselfpositivelyinyourmind,itwillmakeyoufeelgoodaboutyourself.35.SaveMoneyinsmallamountsmorefrequently.Insteadofwaitingtohaveahugeamounttokeepaside,trytosavemorefrequentlyevenwithsmallamounts.Financialcomfortleadstolessstress.36.MinimalismMinimalismistheideologythatencourageslessismore.Itistheantidotetothethinkingthatthemoreweacquirethehappierweare,whichcanbeuntrue.Themorewehave,themoretheresponsibilitytomaintainthesame.Butifwearehappywithwhatwehave,wewillbesatisfiedandhencecalm.37.Doesitmatterinthebigpicture?Wetendtostressoverthesmallestthings.Weshouldaskourselvesfirstifwhatwearestressingoverissomethingthatevendeservesthatmuchattention,isitevenessentialinthelongrun?38.EatHealthyHealthybody-Healthymind.Anunhealthybodywillalwayshaveamindinturmoil.Takecareofyourselfandyourmindwilltakecareofyou.39.HaveFaithinyourself.Self-doubtwillalwayshaveyouhesitatingtomoveforward,buttakealeapoffaithforyourself.Yourinstinctswillmakesureyouwilllandonyourfeet.40.GetEnoughSleepThebodyandmindneedadequateresttorevitalizethemselves.Awell-restedmindisasatedmind,morepeacefulandcalm.41.JournalingJournalingisanexcellentwaytoorganisethenoiseinyourheadintocomprehensiblethoughtsandcansometimesrevealtoyousomethingsyoumaynothaveotherwisecaughtifyoucontinuedtothinkaboutitinyourhead.42.PlantsBringyourselfaplantfriend!Nurturingplantscanbeverycalming,andwhenyougetworried,youcantalktothemtoo,theymakeexcellentlisteners!43.Bicycling/DrivingRidingabicycleordrivingcanbeveryrefreshing,andthesmoothandsteadymotionlullsyourthoughtsenoughforyoutorelax.44.DrinkenoughwaterDrinkwaterbeforeyouarethirsty.Dehydrationcansneakuponyou,andmakeyoucrankywithoutyourealisingit.Makeitapointtodrinkasipofwateratleasteveryhalfanhour.45.Eatyourfavouritemeal.Veryfewthingscancomparetothepurejoyyouexperiencewiththefirstbiteofyourfavouritefood.Agoodmealwillalwaysleaveyouwithasmileandlingeringbliss.46.ReadabookGrababookyoulikeandforgettherestoftheworldforanhour.Itcouldbeanewbook,oritcouldbeabookyouhavereadtonnesoftimealready,thepointisdoingsomethingthattakesyouawayfromyourworriesforabriefwhile,givesyouabreak.47.Learnanewskill.Pickupanewskillorahobby.Youwillfindaworthwhileuseofyourtimeanditwillalsobesomethingthatgivesyousomethingsteadytofocuson.48.Getyourselfacolouringbook.No,itisnotchildish,itisnotsilly.Coloringbooksforadultsexist,andnotonlytheygiveyousomethingtoworkon,youhavesomethingtangibleasproofofyouroutputbytheendofit.49.Bestill.Laydownonthefloorwithamat,spreadyourselflikeastarfish,setthetimeronyourphonefor15minutesandcloseyoureyes.Staystillforaslongasyoucanwithoutfidgeting,you’llbesurprisedathowmuchmorerelaxedyouwillfeeldespitehavingdonenothing.50.Createandvisityour“happyplace”Amentalplacethatmakesyouhappyandcalmsyoudown.Itcouldbethememoryofaplaceyouvisitedonvacationandfondlyremember,oritcouldbeaplaceyouhavecreatedinyourmindfromscratch,itshouldjustbesomethingthatgivesyoucomfortfromyourimagination.
The older we grow, the more we realise just how important peace of mind and soul is. The more responsibilities we have to shoulder, and the more directions we have to split ourselves in, we realise how important it is to take a break. Most of us are not privy to taking a vacation whenever we want, or even when we need it.
So here are 50 ways we can find peace of mind and soul-
1. Breathing Techniques
The quickest way to calm yourself down and find peace for yourself, especially in a situation where you are worked up is to take a deep breath. Breathing techniques encourage you to focus on your breathing, and when you do that, your attention is drawn to the repetitive process of drawing in air and exhaling, which lets the thoughts in your mind settle.
Taking five deep breaths, holding and then slowly exhaling as you focus on your diaphragm and lungs is an easy and quick way to feel calm instantly.
2. A Walk
A change of scenery and fresh air can do wonders to a muddled mind. Once you are under the open sky, you won’t even realise how quickly you have worked out the mess of thoughts you were stuck in. You will feel peaceful and calm after a walk, just try it.
3. Enjoy Nature
Homes and shelters were meant to protect us but when we spend more time inside a concrete and steel box than to enjoy the wonders the earth has for us, we are bound to miss out. Whenever you feel stressed or off-balance, drop yourself into the lap of nature and realise mother nature’s hand over your head is as calming as your own mother’s.
4. Meditate
This will not be a surprise or even news to you, but meditation does help with calming you down and helping you refocus. Even if you think you are not someone who can stay still, give it a shot, after a while, you will realise it is a lot more therapeutic than you might have given it credit for.
5. Find yourself a fur-baby.
If you are not allergic to fur and pets, playing and cuddling with a pet is a great way to relax. Humans are very perceptive to touch and the soft fluffiness, as well as the fact a living-breathing being is next to you, can be incredibly comforting and calming.
6. Throw out what is weighing you down.
It is good to hold on to good memories, but it is never good to hold on to things that only stress you out more. So go clear out your closet, pantry, fridge, attic etc… Once you witness how much cleaner and open your space looks, your mind will feel lighter too.
7. Acceptance
This one is less of an activity and more of an adjustment to your outlook towards life. We will often find ourselves riled up over things we cannot control or change, and it is okay to be upset for a while. But after a point, we have to simply accept and move on, as we are only harming our mental peace otherwise.
8. Listen to Music
Research studies have shown that relaxing music can help kids with ADHD to focus better and feel calmer. This calming effect of music is not limited to kids with ADHD only, everyone benefits from music. Take some time off, put on your favourite playlist and lose yourself to music for some time. You will feel much more refreshed and relaxed than you were before.
9. Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your thoughts, actions and behaviour. It is understanding where these thoughts come from, what are the roots of our behaviour and actions and understand the consequences of it too. Practising mindfulness does not only make you aware of yourself but also brings into sharp focus that some things in life that may be causing us stress can be eliminated. Mindfulness also rids you of the anxiety you may experience if you don’t feel in control of your life.
10. Be honest with yourself.
Incongruency often causes a restless mind, trying to go in one direction but ending up going another, whereas, congruency brings peace. What is congruency? Congruency is when we align our behaviour with the way we think i.e acting the way we truly feel about a situation. Sometimes we feel a certain way about something but end up acting opposite to it to fit in, it will only make us feel like we are suppressing a part of ourselves that will fester inside. So be honest to yourself and act out what you are thinking, you will be at peace.
11. Laugh whenever you can
Being at peace and being calm is synonymous with being without worry. And how can you be worried when you are laughing? Laughing may not make all your problems magically go away, but it will definitely help in uplifting your mood, which will give you more energy to tackle your problems. And even if it doesn’t, a few moments of the day spent in laughter will only help and hurt no one.
12. Love: no strings attached
Oftentimes we love people because we never considered an alternative. But love without holding back and without any expectations. Expectations leave room for disappointment, and expectations of reciprocation lead to insecurity and hurt. So love purely because you want to, and you will find peace in not having to worry whether it is reciprocated or not.
13. Get health-checks regularly
We all have concerns with our health, especially in our time and age where everyone is afflicted with an ailment. But these worries can often be overbearing on your peace of mind. So get health check-ups regularly so you won’t worry over it if you have proof to remind yourself that you are healthy, or to remind yourself that you are aware and have the power to heal yourself.
14. Reality Checks
Every once in a while take a step back and assess the direction of your life. Just to make yourself aware of where you are and what you are doing, so you don’t find yourself in the middle of the forest with no idea of where you came from or how to go back. Knowing where you are and how much progress helps you both - be proud of your accomplishments you may have brushed off in the past, and understand what your options are and where do you want to go. Having a plan reduces worries.
15. Set Directions
Like reality checks, it is important to have a plan. Set goals, even better if you set directions. Goals can cause anxiety when unmet, but setting a direction ensures you keep moving forward.
16. Learn to Adapt
Similar to acceptance, adapting will help us adjust to situations. If we are rigid in our ways, we start hyperventilating the moment things start straying from the way we imagine it or want it to be. But if you approach things and situations with an open mind, every situation becomes a new adventure and stresses you out less.
17. Only Now For Now
We can fuss about the things in the past and we can worry ourselves thin about what is going to happen in the future, but the fact is that none of it will change much. What is bound to happen will happen. Of course, that doesn’t mean we give up entirely and do nothing, but there is a difference between being cautious and learning from your mistakes, and obsessing over the future and regrets. Live this moment to its fullest before moving on to the next.
18. Red Signal for your thoughts.
Whenever you start spiralling, set a word for yourself that you will focus on until you can calm yourself down and remind yourself the situation is better than your worst thoughts.
19. Put your foot down.
Be assertive. We might sometimes agree with people even when we don’t actually agree thinking it is the polite thing to do but it is unfair to both parties. When you assert yourself, you won’t have to worry about someone not taking you seriously.
20. Speakup.
Don’t be afraid to speak out whatever you are thinking, it can be stupid or embarrassing, but it is not the end of the world. And you won’t have to live with the regret of not having said something.
21. Take your time, unapologetically
We all need time for ourselves, so never feel guilty for it. And if you still do, think of it like this - only when you are kind to yourself will you find the energy to be kind to others.
22. Be playful
As we grow up, we are expected to behave a certain way, maintain ‘decorum’. And yes, that’s a part of growing up. But don’t let the child in you fade away, find friends you can be playful with, people you can spend time around without worrying about having to be a certain way.
23. Move On
Like Acceptance and Adaptation, Move On is the third in the holy triad of finding peace for yourself. Moving On doesn’t make what you might have compromised on in the past right, but it does mean you don’t have to bear the weight of it anymore.
24. Guilt is a slow poison.
Guilt is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it makes sure we don’t do things that we regret or harm others, on the other, it eats away at our self-image. If it is something that you rightfully regret, then you have learnt from it and won’t do it again, so there is no point in feeling guilt. But sometimes we feel unwarranted greed, so it is important to objectively assess if you should be feeling guilty over it.
25. Express Gratitude
Whenever you are thankful for something or towards someone, let them know. It will make your heart lighter and their’s happier.
26. Failure = Lesson
Reassure yourself that failing is not bad. Failure teaches you what to not do. When crossing a field of landmines, it is just as important to know where to not put your foot as it is to know where you should put your foot.
27. Connect with Others
Humans are social creatures, and isolation is almost considered traumatic. It is magical to feel understood, use your time to make connections that understand you and reassure you that you are not alone.
28. Step out of your comfort zone.
It might feel intimidating, but stepping out is the only way to expand your comfort zone and encourage growth. It will also reinforce your faith in your abilities and yourself, help you have peace with yourself.
29. Transform -ves to +ves
It can be challenging, but once you learn that every negative has the potential to be something positive, you also realise that the positives in life outweigh the negatives.
30. Slow Down
It might feel like we are running a race from the moment we are born, and you won’t be wrong. But we aren’t running a race, everyone has their own pace. And it is okay to slow down until you catch your breath and be stable again.
31. Question your “should” and “must”
Don’t put pressure on yourself, there are others who will do that for you. Don’t feel like you have to do things to please others, that will never help you find calm, but living life on your own terms might.
32. Be Kind
Being kind not only ensures that we are actively contributing to a better tomorrow, but also makes us feel better, and gives us peace of mind knowing we did something good.
33. You are you for a reason.
Don’t compare yourself to others, they are different people with different experiences and different skills and abilities. You are you, and the only person you should be comparing yourself with should be the past you, to know that you have grown.
34. Positive self-talk
When we talk to ourselves, we can be critical. But that just puts us in a negative headspace. Instead, talk about yourself positively in your mind, it will make you feel good about yourself.
35. Save Money in small amounts more frequently.
Instead of waiting to have a huge amount to keep aside, try to save more frequently even with small amounts. Financial comfort leads to less stress.
36. Minimalism
Minimalism is the ideology that encourages less is more. It is the antidote to the thinking that the more we acquire the happier we are, which can be untrue. The more we have, the more the responsibility to maintain the same. But if we are happy with what we have, we will be satisfied and hence calm.
37. Does it matter in the big picture?
We tend to stress over the smallest things. We should ask ourselves first if what we are stressing over is something that even deserves that much attention, is it even essential in the long run?
38. Eat Healthy
Healthy body - Healthy mind. An unhealthy body will always have a mind in turmoil. Take care of yourself and your mind will take care of you.
39. Have Faith in yourself.
Self-doubt will always have you hesitating to move forward, but take a leap of faith for yourself. Your instincts will make sure you will land on your feet.
40. Get Enough Sleep
The body and mind need adequate rest to revitalize themselves. A well-rested mind is a sated mind, more peaceful and calm.
41. Journaling
Journaling is an excellent way to organise the noise in your head into comprehensible thoughts and can sometimes reveal to you some things you may not have otherwise caught if you continued to think about it in your head.
42. Plants
Bring yourself a plant friend! Nurturing plants can be very calming, and when you get worried, you can talk to them too, they make excellent listeners!
43. Bicycling/Driving
Riding a bicycle or driving can be very refreshing, and the smooth and steady motion lulls your thoughts enough for you to relax.
44. Drink enough water
Drink water before you are thirsty. Dehydration can sneak up on you, and make you cranky without you realising it. Make it a point to drink a sip of water at least every half an hour.
45. Eat your favourite meal.
Very few things can compare to the pure joy you experience with the first bite of your favourite food. A good meal will always leave you with a smile and lingering bliss.
46. Read a book
Grab a book you like and forget the rest of the world for an hour. It could be a new book, or it could be a book you have read tonnes of time already, the point is doing something that takes you away from your worries for a brief while, gives you a break.
47. Learn a new skill.
Pick up a new skill or a hobby. You will find a worthwhile use of your time and it will also be something that gives you something steady to focus on.
48. Get yourself a colouring book.
No, it is not childish, it is not silly. Coloring books for adults exist, and not only they give you something to work on, you have something tangible as proof of your output by the end of it.
49. Be still.
Lay down on the floor with a mat, spread yourself like a starfish, set the timer on your phone for 15 minutes and close your eyes. Stay still for as long as you can without fidgeting, you’ll be surprised at how much more relaxed you will feel despite having done nothing.
50. Create and visit your “happy place”
A mental place that makes you happy and calms you down. It could be the memory of a place you visited on vacation and fondly remember, or it could be a place you have created in your mind from scratch, it should just be something that gives you comfort from your imagination.
