If we keep the momentum going all the time, we think we finally can make it. But that leads to burnout, slowed expansion, and fatigue. Cultivating a relaxed, calm state of mind doesn’t mean we’ll float under most of our responsibilities. Instead, research shows that it gives us more focus, energy, and creativity to deal with them. And science also points to simple ways to take advantage of this calm state of mind to be resilient in our hectic lifestyles.
Let’s recognize how we can destress ourselves out. Research suggests several practices that not only make us feel good but lead us directly to a more comfortable and prosperous state, a state in which we can handle whatever life throws at us.
Practice Self-Compassion
Self-compassion does not mean that you agree with them, you can only observe and discover them without fueling the fire. Self-compassion includes understanding that everyone makes mistakes and that it is part of being human. And that involves the ability to talk to yourself in the same way you would talk to a friend who has just failed, in a kind and invisible way. The moment we adopt this mindset, according to research, we are more relaxed – we have fewer feelings of stress, and our cortisol levels are reduced. We are more resilient – we have less fear of breaking down and are more motivated to improve.
Create Genuine Connections
We all know that feelings of loneliness are incredibly damaging to our bodies and minds, leading to worse health and early death. Along with the stress and lack of rest in today’s world, isolation can contribute because of the way it makes us focus on ourselves. Our greatest individual need, for food and shelter, is to connect with different people positively. And when we meet this need, it brings us serenity: the oxytocin and organic opiates we release when we connect can have a calming effect on our bodies, and the knowledge that we have received support from others can also calm our minds.