In this article, we will see what habits and activities you can try to stay calm and reduce stress or in other words, staying Zen. We have seen it several times, food, as well as supplementation, are important because they have a physiological action.
But the most important one is certainly the psychological aspect. Let’s see together how you can improve your state of mind and how you can learn to use stress.
The Winner’s Mindset
“Small events affect small minds”. Benjamin Disraeli was telling the truth and in the same line, you have undoubtedly already heard this sentence “what you cannot change, accept it”.
These two sentences are extremely powerful because from the moment you understand that events and life are conspiring to help you, then your stress level will decrease.
All the difficulties you face in life are levers. Use it, make these difficulties your strengths, be aware that these things do not happen to annoy you but to serve you, and you will have a completely different way of approaching your worries.
The state of mind and this form of resilience allow you to let go of events. For the most stressed among you, this is the first method that we recommend.
What is Already Good?
One of the main sources of stress is always wanting more. Running after a dream is great. Reaching it is great. But savoring the path is necessary. There are many people who neither savor the path nor the victory and spend their lives chasing after goals that they never celebrate. And their stress level is only increasing.
Each morning make a list of what’s great in your life. What is already great? If you read these lines, you are probably luckier than you think (eyes, internet, and hands …).
Cardiac Coherence
Stress, as is well known, has a direct impact on your heart rate. The latter is higher which, quickly, can lead to an increase in cardiovascular risks. One free and extremely effective method of finding an effective heart rate and breathing is heart coherence. This breathing method, combined with meditation, allows your heart to align with a particular frequency conducive to relaxation and relaxation.
Here’s how to do it:
- Inhale for 5 seconds through your nose
- Exhale for 5 seconds through your mouth
- Repeat for 5 minutes, 3 times a day.
The goal is to focus on your breathing, on the sensations, not on your thoughts. After several days of practice and depending on your regularity, you will get the first positive effects outside of your sessions! If you ever experience this, then staying zen is a step closer.
Practice an Activity
Sports, physical, intellectual, whatever. The most important thing is to do something that you can accomplish. The feeling of accomplishment is a powerful antidote to stress and anxiety.
If you are a sports enthusiast, you could for example set yourself realistic goals to achieve during each training session.
This system will allow you to feed your enthusiasm for your practice and allow you to hold on for the long term.
Depending on your physical abilities, you could turn to bodybuilding or yoga. The effects are similar to the mind. Choose what works for you and what you could hold over time. Which brings us to the next point.
The Magic of Routines
Always more work, always more stress, and stress … living in our time is not easy! To make sure you get everything done and move towards your goals, the ideal solution is to set up a routine.
The first could be to get up earlier, for example, to start the day with heart rate or reading or even a breath of fresh air!
A Quality Entourage
Who has never suffered from the words of a loved one? Entourage is one of the first sources of stress. You can arrange it. Surround yourself with people who push you to achieve your goals. It will be much easier for you to have a fulfilling life when you have an entourage that pushes you!
Conclusion
Tips for staying zen, there are many: massages, music, nap, sport … However, never forget that your state of mind is paramount. Organize your environment, learn to accept and use it, and you will soon notice that your stress gradually decreases.
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