Tag: make time for yourself

Finding peace in your life

For anyone, whether they are recovering from narcissistic abuse, trying to depressurize from a high-stress occupation, contemplating and/or implementing major life changes, living with mental or physical wellness issues and so on, learning to seek out everyday peace or simply peaceful moments can make an enormous difference in our lives.

Finding peace isn’t as simple as closing our eyes and spinning around three times while uttering the word ‘zen’ and breathing deeply. It also doesn’t mean that all our worries and issues will magically disappear; however, finding peace can help us to stay balanced and grounded no matter what life is throwing at us. Peace is a state of mind and also a practice that, at first, requires dedicated time and a conscious effort. We can build up from short moments to being able to maintain it throughout many of our days if we choose. It can eventually become a natural event that we turn to without much thought or planning. Peace is a state that we need to become familiar with so that it becomes easily recognizable and attainable.

Peace initially arises from concerted efforts to quiet our minds and bodies from the stresses and hustle and bustle of everyday life. This practice of quieting can include anything that works for a person, from meditation to yoga to walking to swimming and anything in between. If a particular activity brings about relaxation and the letting go of stress and tension, then that’s a practice that we know works for us. We’re each unique individuals and, as such, we have unique needs. Shutting off from all electronic devices and possibly other people while you do this is incredibly helpful as well. We are also the decision-makers as to how often we engage in the practice of finding peace. Making it a routine can definitely be quite helpful in ensuring that it becomes a regular activity for us.

One thing to bear in mind is that our minds and bodies are interconnected. When we make an effort to settle our minds, it is generally easier for our bodies to follow suit, and vice versa. Peace is born out of achieving a state of calm and self-care whenever we are able to do so. As we become more adept at reaching this state, it becomes more habitual and ‘normal’ for us to do so more and more regularly. From peace can come holistic wellness and a host of other benefits on all levels.

So think about giving it a try – find your peace and see where it takes you. 🙂

Until next time,

Heather ~Natural Clarity Coaching~ www.naturalclaritycoaching.com na********************@***il.com Natural Clarity Coaching on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

Self-care and mindfulness are important when working from home

Many of us have been experiencing the intricacies and complexities of working from home due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, some of us for the first time ever.  Although remote work has many benefits, it also comes with its fair share of challenges.

Working from home can have its share of challenges

Sometimes those challenges come in the form of cramped office quarters, ergonomic issues, trying to find a quiet space, internet connectivity problems (typically during virtual office meetings!), working longer hours, and so on.

Self-care is always a great tool when stress and tension abound in our lives.  In terms of working remotely, taking regular breaks to stretch or go for a short walk can be beneficial.  Daily work routines that include some downtime, no matter how brief, can make for improved mood and less anxiety.  Ensuring that the ergonomics of your workspace are to your liking can make a huge difference to your physical wellbeing.  Sometimes it’s difficult to carve out a quiet place so it may be necessary to create some household rules about volume levels during working hours.  It’s also quite easy to end up working extra time while stationed at home.  Keep an eye on the clock in terms of your scheduled time and try not to make burning the midnight oil a habit.  Insufficient sleep can lead to mood and productivity issues so it’s best to avoid that at all costs.  If getting to sleep becomes an issue, consider trying deep breathing techniques (see my previous blog post), aromatherapy or listening to bilateral music or wave sounds, to name a few great options.

Overall, reframing your work life to include a remote situation requires a change in perspective.  When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.  Do what works for you.  Being mindful of how you feel about certain work-from-home situations can also open your thoughts to potential adjustments that would be welcome improvements.

Regardless of your situation, self-care is important on so many levels.  Make sure to include time to take care of yourself every day.

Until next time,

Heather  ~Natural Clarity Coaching~  www. naturalclaritycoaching.com  na********************@***il.com Natural Clarity Coaching on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter