- Meditate
Meditation can sound like an intimidating practice, but it doesn’t have to be. Its about having a quite moment to yourself. Take a few deep breathes to clear your mind.
2. Be Present
Stay in the present moment. If your mind is constantly jumping between the past, present, and future, it is draining your energy.
3. Forgive yourself
The best way to release past burdens and trauma is to forgive yourself and choose love instead. If you are not ready to let go, simply honor your willingness to acknowledge it.
4. Take the High Road
Use the conflicts and arguments in your life as a test to take the high road. Every time you choose peace over conflict, you strengthen your ability to protect your emotional well-being.
5. Let go of Judgement
Although judgment may feel good at the moment, remember that inner peace always feels better in the long run.
6. Affirmations
The number one thing to remember when using affirmations is you must believe. Gently replace negative thoughts to more positive thoughts.
7. Gratitude and Appreciation
Prioritize the feeling of gratitude by intentionally showing appreciation for people and things around you. Gratitude is the best way to get out of an emotional rut quickly.
8. Always Choose Happiness
Whenever you get into circumstances that try to threaten your happiness, ask yourself this simple question: “Would I rather be right or happy?.
9. Explore Spirituality
Spirituality can offer a place of calm and peace like no other practice. The key to finding the spiritual path that resonates with you is to have an open heart and an open mind.
10. Follow your Intuition
Learning to trust in your intuition is incredibly empowering and life changing. It’s innate and within all of us, all you have to do is have in it.
For more information or other tips on mental health and self-care: millennial-grind.com By: Kenneth Wong
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