How to Build a Calm Mindset?

Calmness is the state of a peaceful mind, free from disturbances, life problems, agitation, or excitement. A calm mindset is closely associated with the mental health of the body. It can be attained by consuming a balanced diet, prioritizing sleep, meditation, reducing digital distractions, and much more.

A calm mindset allows you to make your decisions wisely and maintains clarity. It helps you to stay calm in stressful situations and benefits your health.

1. Meditation for a calm mind

Meditation is the best way to build a calm mind. It not only helps to stay calm but also helps to focus, develop composure, and gain clarity. Practicing meditation as a regular habit takes time, but initially, a small start of 5-10 minutes daily could be beneficial to be consistent. Breathing pattern is closely associated with meditation, focusing on the breath can instantly calm your mind.

2. Sufficient sleep

Taking proper sleep can help to recover and repair the body. It freshens the body by energizing the cells and makes one feel active throughout the day. Recharging the body by taking proper sleep also helps to improve memory, mood, and creativity. Generally, 8 hours of sleep is sufficient for overnight recovery.

3. Connecting with nature

Having a morning walk freshens the body and maintains positivity to have a better start for the day. Breathing fresh air rich in oxygen, the greenness of nature, the chirping of the birds, and the life around help you to stay calm and peaceful.

4. Morning tea

Starting the day with a morning tea calms your nerves and avoids the interference of multiple thoughts. It helps you to easily connect with the present moment.

5. Exercise

Physical movement adds flexibility to the body and helps to establish good coordination with the mind. Exercising for a few minutes or so releases endorphins in the body that act as a pain killer to the body and make you relieve the pain naturally. This helps to attain a state of mental and physical peace.

6. Minimizing digital distractions

The technology industry is closely related and is a part of our life. In this world of digital distractions, people get over-engaged in gadgets which deviates them from their goals and aspirations. It leads to mental problems in many people and makes them feel depressed. Minimizing these distractions by scheduling a proper time for their use can benefit people to stay conscious about their goals and lives.

7. Listening to music

Listening to music exercises your brain and calms down the central nervous system. It helps to reduce blood pressure, improve sleep quality, and mental alertness, and lower cortisol levels. Current research indicates that music having 60 beats per minute can cause the brain to synchronize with the beat and generate alpha brainwaves. These waves make one feel relaxed and conscious.

8. Setting routines

Setting routines help you to manage time efficiently and to accomplish goals on time. When the routine is set it reduces the time required for making decisions thereby developing clarity. It further helps to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. 

References:

• https://blog.calm.com/blog/9-ways-to-train-your-mind
• https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-ways-make-your-mind-calm-and-peaceful.html