The Endless Gifts of Peace and Serenity

Apr 16, 2020 | Family Health, Fighting Stress, Inner Peace and Serenity

Lockdown can be stressful. Life can be stressful. This is an unavoidable fact, but it does not have to be stressful and overwhelming all of the time. Each one of us wants to achieve a stress-free and calm life.

It may seem like an impossible task, especially during Covid-19 and Lockdown.

But there are a few tips that you can follow to achieve a sense of calm and serenity in your daily life.

Focus on Positivity

It is easy to find ourselves in a cycle of negativity. Every little thing that happens in our daily lives can easily turn into a major complaint. However, it is also possible to adopt the opposite type of mindset. Rather than complaining, find the positive in the situations that appear in your daily life.

I know some people who are loving lockdown. They don’t have to fight the traffic jams every day. They have more energy. They have more time to do the things they want to do.

When your mind begins to wander into the direction of being negative, force yourself to maintain your positive outlook. Over time, being positive will become a lot easier than it is at first. You may also begin to rub off on others around you which is simply a fringe benefit.

Reduce your Caffeine

Believe it or not caffeine has a negative effect on our bodies. The abnormal amount of caffeine that a lot of people consume on a daily basis is affecting both their moods and behavior. Worst of all, they probably have no idea of the negative side effects.

Cutting (or greatly reducing) caffeine is an excellent method for reducing the stress and anxiety that you experience on a daily basis. You may even notice that you feel better and more alert once you overcome the caffeine addiction you once experienced.

Be Grateful

Practicing gratefulness is one of the many ways that you can turn your stress into a paradise. When life begins to get a bit overwhelming, take a moment to appreciate the things that you have to be grateful for. Be grateful for simple things, like your ability to breathe.

Are you grateful for your children? Your home? Your job? The list is probably longer than you choose to acknowledge on the daily basis.

Be Nice to People

This may seem a little obvious but being kind to others can actually go a long way for your everyday experience. If you have older neighbours, why not offer to do their shopping during lockdown?

If someone goes out of their way to make your life difficult, you can still choose to be nice to them. Chances are, your kind attitude will prevent others from doing anything to make your life difficult in the future.

Enjoy the Quiet

A negative side-effect of the increasing technology in our lives is that we rarely enjoy a quiet moment anymore. However, enjoying quiet time is actually really beneficial for our minds and our bodies. So if you’re facing lockdown alone, enjoy the peace and quiet.

While there is nothing wrong with watching television or enjoying music, it should not be the entirety of your day. Making the choice to enjoy the quiet can actually do a great deal of good for enhancing your calm and serenity.

Be Neat and Tidy

Keeping your home clean and tidy is another great way to reduce stress and anxiety. Clutter is often a culprit for stress and anxiety, and unfortunately this is often overlooked by those who are suffering from these ailments.

Taking a day to tidy your home, car, workspace or anywhere else where you spend time can greatly enhance your sense of calm.

Final Thoughts

Learning how to gain peace and serenity in your everyday life is not an easy task. It often takes commitment and determination. However, achieving peace and serenity is a gift that will keep on giving. Overcoming all of the negative aspects of Covid-19 and lockdown will give you a relaxation that will be worth all of the hard work.