8 Effective Ways That Truly Help Calm Your Mind

In a world constantly asking you to be on the move, striving to calm your mind can seem like an act of rebellion. Personally, I find that one of my biggest challenges in daily life is trying to manage my anxiety. As a mother to a toddler, I always jump to the worst conclusions possible. Does that happen to you, too? Or am I the only one on this boat? Anyway, this year, I decided that I would take conscious steps to help manage my anxiety and achieve a calmer existence.

I got to work. As with most things in my life, this also started with some research in front of the computer. Then, armed with a barrage of information, I concluded that I needed to try things out to know what would work for me. So, after some trial and error, here I am with my newfound wisdom. If you are also looking for ways to help calm your mind, then this article is for you, my friend!

But before we dive into the various ways that can actually help you achieve a calmer mind, there is an important question to be asked (and answered).

What Are Your Triggers?

We do not lose our peace in the void. There always are triggers in place that lead to it. And you need to understand your triggers well if you want to calm your mind.

Thus, before you start implementing any of the following steps, try to answer this question. For example, some of my typical triggers are lack of sleep, a messy environment, too much noise, and definitely stress. Hence, learning to manage these triggers plays a crucial role in my journey of achieving a calmer mind.

There are some tried and tested solutions that help alleviate these triggers. And then, there are some that I found work wonders for me but aren’t that commonly practiced. Let’s take a look at all those ways that can help you calm your mind.

8 Effective Ways That Help Calm Your Mind

1. Disconnect From The Virtual World

Social media can affect your mental peace. Especially, if you are someone who gets affected by all that’s happening around you. In such cases, it is beneficial to disconnect yourself from the virtual world at times.

You can do this in various ways. You can choose to deactivate your social accounts for a specific period. I find it easier to program my phone to lock out the apps after a fixed usage every day. Additionally, I have also categorically blocked topics and accounts that feel triggering to me.

I love my Instagram strolling time and find it difficult to completely abstain from this habit. However, I have struck a balance where I limit my time and my consumption and it works so far.

2. Take A Walk

On days when I feel overwhelmed, I simply take a walk. Or two.

Walking in nature is known to be one of the best stress relievers. It helps you move your body, clear your thoughts, and in the process can truly calm your mind. And what’s more, you get your daily dose of cardio from it as well. So win-win all over.

3. Pare Down Your Possessions

One of my major anxiety triggers is having a messy and unkempt home. Now, I find it challenging to clean and put away things all the time. Hence, owning less helps me very much in this case.

I am an active practitioner of the minimalist lifestyle. Over the years I have successfully pared down a lot of my possessions. It has not only cleared up space in my home but also given me peace. Fewer things mean less time spent managing them. That results in less stress and a more tranquil life.

So, if you want to calm your mind, try owning less. It will surely help.

4. Write Down Your Thoughts

Sometimes our inner monologues can become too much to handle. On such days writing things down can immensely help calm your mind.

You do not need to be good with words to do this. Nor do you need anything fancy. Just take a pen (or pencil) and start writing what you feel. No need to fear how it sounds. Just pen your thoughts. You can also type in your computer if that’s easier.

Writing down your thoughts somehow gives them a tangible existence. Now you can see your worries and vulnerabilities laid out in front of you. And it makes it a tad bit easier to confront them in this form.

5. Listen To Calming Music

Music is the most powerful form of magic we have in our lives. It has the ability to influence our moods in an instant. Research shows that music has a profound ability to manage stress in individuals.

So, next time you feel anxious, stressed or just lacking some calm, turn to music. Choose stress-relieving tracks. These are easily available on the various streaming platforms. And watch your worries take a backseat.

6. Meditate (Or Try To)

Everyone knows that meditation is the answer to achieving that ultimate calm state of mind. However, it is also a really hard skill to master. But that shouldn’t deter you from trying it out.

Meditation essentially helps us focus our thoughts. Daily practices are extremely beneficial in calming our minds. Choose a quiet place and time and start with just 5 minutes. You can build up your time from there.

After a while, you will find that meditation becomes a seamless part of your day.

7. Do Some Cleaning/ Organizing

Now this one is strictly for folks like me who cannot stand a messy house. You know who you are. And yes, cleaning and organizing does sound very appealing to us.

So if you are part of that gang, put on some music and start cleaning your space when you feel unsettled. It is proven that tackling physical clutter actually reduces stress and calms you.

8. Schedule Some ‘Me’ Time

Finally, it is important that you have some time to yourself to do as you please. Most of us are so busy fulfilling our obligatory roles that we forget that we have entities outside them. So, in the race to be a good mother, employee, business owner, or spouse, take time to fill your cup.

Do something just for yourself. Because you want to. It doesn’t have to serve any other ulterior motive. Sometimes it helps to just do things for the joy they bring.

And after you have taken some time for yourself you will surely find that you feel calmer and rejuvenated.

Peace.

Do you have any related experience or story to tell? Please share in the comments below. I would love to hear from you.

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