3 Little Ways To Be More Peaceful And Stress Free

Inner peace and a stress free mind are things everyone wants to achieve and incorporate into their lives. It's a goal everyone aims for and puts on their list of 'new year resolutions' almost every year. But how does one get there? With the myriad of conundrums that everyday life throws our way - in terms of work, relationships, bodily health - how does one sit back in the middle of all the chaos and still maintain their peace of mind? While inner peace is something that is affected by both internal and external factors, there are small practical steps one can take to reduce stress levels and feel calmer, overall. Here are a few things you can do.

1. Take on one task at a time

You might think that taking on a plethora of things at the same time and trying to do them all simultaneously will lead to increased efficiency and productivity - but the truth is far from it. Often, what we don't realise is that it is not a specific task assigned to us that is stressful, it is the way in which we choose to carry it out that is. Instead of paying our full attention to the task at hand and getting it done in a systematic way, we try to either do it along with other things or procrastinate to a point that it is bound to seem stressful. Try and be in the moment, with every task that you take on. Finish it off and then move on to the next. You'll sleep better at night, we promise.

2. Forgo the need to share everything on social media

Think about it - you're having a perfectly peaceful lunch with a colleague, enjoying a walk on the beach with your partner, or just drinking a cup of coffee with a friend - and then you pull your phone out. Not only are the notifications and buzzing of the phone a distraction, but the need and urge to look at and share things on social media constantly is also unhealthy. If you're always looking for the right light, the right angle or the right photo op, when are you actually going to savour the moment and just be peaceful? As and when you can, switch your phone off, or simply turn the notifications off and enjoy being offline - without the obligation of checking that device every few minutes.

3. Declutter

Although letting external factors get in the way of your inner peace or calmness is not ideal, a messy environment can often have a disconcerting effect. Spaces like your room or your office desk where you spend most of your time should be positive spaces. The first step in making a space stress-free is making sure that it is organised and decluttered. If you have piles of things lying everywhere, it will only make it hard for you to find things - and that in itself is stressful.