As the world around us goes array, there are a million things going in our head at the same time. As one feels exhausted, drained amid the daily hustle, having a peaceful mind is the only way to keep one's sanity intact. Kickstarting your day with a cup of hot brew and multiple stress-inducing thoughts may seem like the norm these days, however, in this article we will share a few tips on how to launch your Monday morning with a sense of peace and calm.
1) Start your day with yoga or meditation. Right? This will help you channelise your energy, help you introspect, and calm you down.
2) Get 6-8 hours of restful sleep.
3) Let it go. Listen to Elsa for once, and let things slide. One of the basic human tendencies is to hold on to things and pick at it. Choose happiness. Every morning, when you wake up, choose happiness.
4) Keep some time for yourself every day. It could be 15 minutes or an hour. Do what you love, or even better, do nothing at all.
5) Increase your tolerance towards others. Not everything is about you, try and not take things personally.
6) Garden! Even if you do not have a green thumb, try reaching out to Mother Nature. Start small, with an indoor plant may be. They are low maintenance and brightens up any room.
7) Dump that baggage. Let go of any grudges you may be holding and see how fast you feel lighter and more appreciative towards life.
8) Self-reflect.
9) Start with a list of To-Do things every morning. Tick of chores you completed and you soon enough, you won't feel burdened by the prospect of endless work every day.
10) Count to 10. Whenever you feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, count to 10 and take a deep breath. Everything will be alright.
