How to CALM YOUR MIND in 3 simple steps
Tags: Calm, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Fitness, Mind

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You have often heard that mind is a powerful tool, but what if you don’t know how to use this tool then it can harm you first before harming anyone else. The problem is most of the people are just spending (not living) their lives without even thinking what they are thinking and how they are feeling.

If you land up here, you are lucky one because at least you are concerned about your mental health. In this post I am going to share 3 tips to calm your mind instantly, no matter whatever the problem may be, whether it’s due to anxiety, stress,depression, relationship issues,to avoid overthinking or may be just simply you want to relax.

Step 1: Follow the I + I formula

I plus I formula means Isolate and Introspect for few minutes. What it means is if there is bombardment of thoughts in your mind and you are not able to take decision at that time. It’s completely okay to PAUSE for sometime. It’s same as when you get to know that the brakes of your car are not working well then you try to slow the speed of your CAR. Take your time to relax and withdraw from the moment sometime and then try to analyze the same situation wisely, by introspecting what is the situation and focusing more on how to overcome it. The process of overcoming is very important. It should be in positive direction.Regarding this you can take help of positive affirmations, For example:

I am peaceful being, Peace is my original nature, Whatever situation or circumstances may come, I handle each and every situation very wisely and calmly because GOD, the supreme power is with me. He is always there for me.

Repeat these kind of affirmations several times.

Step 2: Being Attentive

You can simply improve your mental health and spiritual well being by just being aware or Attentive. Keep attention to your thoughts and feelings just same as any watchdog(yes! you have to be watchdog for your mind),throughout the day even while doing your daily mundane tasks. You can take help of hourly alarm reminders, or taking pause of 1 minute before starting any new task, meditating or writing diary before going to bed etc.

Step 3: Fix Mental Fitness routine

In order to keep yourself mentally energized throughout the day, fix a mental fitness routine. It can help you personally as well as professionally. The more you will be lighter from mind and emotionally fit, the more you will able to perform well. Your efficiency get reflected in your work too. You can design your mental fitness routine as per your ease, but make sure you devote at least 1 hour to yourself and your mind. The simple things that you can incorporate within in your day can be:

Reading something positive in first hour of the morning. It can be any self-help book, spiritual teachings, Chanting etc

Writing journal or diary for planning your next day or writing about good moments that you have encountered today etc.

Meditating or listening soothing music in Nature to relax yourself.

Practicing gratitude each day to thank GOD, yourself and others for whatever you feel good and thankful about such as healthy body, wonderful family, lovely spouse etc

If you follow all three steps daily, I am sure you will be able to relax and calm your mind. Patience is the key! Just like any new skill or exercise you have to tolerate the initial moments of little pain and adjustment, but as soon as you understand it is going to help you and is for your good, you will start appreciating.

Hope this helps !

You can also give your reviews and suggestions to me. I would love to hear from you!

Geetika