As we move into year three of the pandemic, the focus on mental health has become more prominent and more important. With the cost of living on the rise and increased tensions overseas, it can be easy to lose your inner peace. Maintaining a positive mindset is even more vital in times of great discord. Here we take a look at seven ways to keep your inner peace in today's crazy world.

Practice Mindful Meditation

“Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress." The more aware you become of your feeling, the easier it is to control how you react to stressful situations. Mindful meditation can help you keep your composure and maintain focus regardless of the circumstances surrounding you. 

Maintain Healthy Diet And Exercise

Your overall physical health will have a tremendous impact on your mental health and mindset. When you're physically healthy, you feel better and have more energy, which can make you more resilient to what's happening around you. Exercise also releases endorphins, which can improve your mood and help you break out of a funk should you fall into one.

Get Spiritual

Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, finding ways to promote your own spirituality can give you a better outlook on life and improve your perception of the world as a whole. Whether it's going to church, meditating, or simply going for a long walk, getting in touch with your spiritual side can have a host of benefits, both physical and mental.

Find A New Hobby

Being able to focus your attention on something positive that you enjoy is a great way to unplug from the stress and negativity of the outside world. Finding a new hobby or picking up an old one gives you a healthy outlet for stress and can help nurture creativity. Both of which can help you maintain a more positive mindset.

Set Short-Term Micro-Goals

The events of the last few years have thrown a wrench into many people's long-term plans and goals. Setting smaller short-term goals and reaching them can keep you from getting in a rut and give you a sense of accomplishment. Writing these goals down and checking them off your list as you complete them can keep you moving in a positive direction.

Stay Connected

In today's social media and smartphones world, it is easier to stay connected than ever. While this is great for keeping up with family and friends in distant areas, finding ways to connect with people in person is essential to your mental health. Humans are communal creatures, so lockdowns have had a significantly negative impact on us. Get out there!

Get Into Nature

“From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders, and even upticks in empathy and cooperation." Consistently getting yourself out into nature is a sure way to maintain your peace and keep you in a positive and productive mindset.

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