11 Tips for peace of mind | Both Short and Long term

Peace of mind is the most wonderful virtue in the present world.

The rise in the number of people going on tours, pilgrimages, and churches shows the intensity of peace of mind.

Mind peace is a self-practice and not one that can be brought from outside. Consistent efforts and behavior are required to achieve that state.

Loss of mental peace leads to stress and, thereby, health problems.

For those who are involved in busy jobs, careers, or other work, a peaceful mind is very important to sleep well.

Those with perfect peace keep themselves mentally and physically fit and perform well in their careers.

So, below are a few tips.

How to get peace of mind

One can get mind peace through effort. But, if you are lazy, then opt for a genius wave instead of the methods below to have peace in your mind.

1) Visit a temple or religious place

• This is an instant, effective technique to get a peaceful state of mind.

• Even if you are not spiritual or have a heavy schedule, still try to make an effort.

• Freshen yourself up, and based on your interests, you can go to a nearby holy place and spend some time there.

• These are the places where even people around will be with a composed and peaceful mind.

• So you will be relieved instantly by the atmosphere there. If you pray, it will be better and more peaceful.

2) Do some nonprofit works (provide free service)

• Every day, we work for profit, and we may have suffered stress and anxiety.

• Try doing some nonprofit work like caring for others or providing something for free to the needy.

• You will experience a sense of peace and happiness.

3) Prayer

• Prayer is a way of communication with god. You will be asking for help and offering greetings.

• It is a powerful and easiest way to attain peace immediately.

• Further, it has no restrictions on time, place, and other requirements except a genuine heart to pray.

• So, one can pray anywhere for a pleasant mind, like on a journey, in the workplace, etc.

4) Meditation

• This is a holistic practice meant to bring peace to the whole body

• Practicing guided meditation lets one have every cell of their body to destress.

• It stops negative thoughts, relieves mental stress, rejuvenates the mind, and strengthens concentration.

• For this, one needs to sit comfortably in the proper place and meditate either in the early mornings or evenings.

5) Practice Deep breathing yoga

• Breathing is the only physical means of regulating the mind and thoughts.

• Different breathing techniques in yoga help regulate the mind and destress it, even in cases of severe anxiety or mental stress.

• It normalizes the body’s physiology, like breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure, and gives sufficient peace of mind.

• However, it will not be easy for a first-timer as he needs to practice the methods.

• It is important to take a deep breath and also expel from deep a few times.

6) Attend spiritual groups

• In the Hindu system, these spiritual groups are called sat-sangs. It is also seen among Christians, Buddhists, etc.

• Here, people of similar mindsets meet, perform music, and play songs in praise of the lord.

• Though it is done out of pure devotion, one can experience a deep sense of peace throughout the process.

• The effects also last for a few days to weeks after the attendance.

7) Stay near the water or go deep-sea diving

• If one does not like any of the above methods, then the methods include staying near the water pond or lake and going for a boat ride if one is not afraid of water.

• The pleasant air due to the lack of pollution and silence will help to gain peace in these places.

8) Stay in greenery

• If there is a lush green garden or farm, then going in and walking there or sitting will give pleasantness and peace of mind.

• Also, try to keep up some indoor plants at the residence and office.

• They increase the oxygen content of the air and keep your mind energetic.

9) Spending time with loved ones

• If one has a family, then playing with kids and spending time with them gives peace of mind.

10) Have good relations with others

• This is important and does not always seem possible.

• But, sometimes, if we can forgo our ego, it is easier.

11) Be disciplined

• This may sound confusing, but if you are disciplined, you have good health and progress in your career and life.

• So that adds up to having success in life and brings peace of mind.

How to have long-term peace

One needs to practice or continue some rituals on an everyday basis to create peace on a long-term basis.

These include deep breathing yoga, prayer meditation, visiting temples or churches daily, etc.

Further, besides performing the above rituals, one needs to focus on one’s work or duties in daily life.

References:

• Pranayama for Self-Soothing: 3 Yogic Breathing Practices to Cultivate Peace

• How scuba diving brings peace and a new perspective