Quiet Down Your Mind with a Brain Dump
Finding calm can be next to impossible when you have a million thoughts swirling around in your head. It’s stressful when you have so many details going on inside your brain. These rambling, disorganized thoughts are always with you and it can seem like there’s no escape. I know of one simple trick that can […]
Is Your Smartphone Stressing You Out?
Many people consider their smartphones to be something they can’t live without. These small devices pack a big punch. They have the ability to help us so much in our daily lives with things like keeping track of schedules, finding important information, staying up-to-date on current events, and maintaining social connections. Unfortunately, smartphone use has […]
Take a Critical Look at the Media You’re Consuming
In today’s technologically-connected world, some type of media is always at our fingertips. Literally. You only have to pick up your smartphone to be connected to your network of friends and family or to see the latest news headline. While the convenience is nice and there are lots of ways in which such accessibility can […]
Is a Cluttered Desk Stressing You Out?
Some folks feel that a little messiness can inspire creativity. This may be true, but where’s the line between messy and chaotic? It can be hard to tell. If your desk at work or in your home office is covered in papers and your file folders are strewn everywhere, there’s a good chance your productivity […]
Simple Ways to Stay Calm When Chaos Erupts
Life has its ups and downs. There are periods that will be more hectic and crazy than others. During these times, it can really help you to learn some coping strategies. There are some simple ways to stay calm when chaos erupts in your life. Having a settled mind and looking at things from a […]
A Calm & Relaxing Bedroom Promotes Better Sleep
An often-overlooked aspect to creating more calm in your life is your physical health. When your body feels better, you’re bound to have an improved mental outlook. A key component to better health is getting a good night’s rest. This can be difficult for many of us when our lives are jam-packed and our minds […]
Start by Creating One Small Calm Space to Which You Can Escape
One of the biggest obstacles to creating calmness in your life is the sheer amount of overwhelm you face each day. We’ve already talked about the different kinds of clutter that are a constant barrage on your peace of mind. It can seem impossible to overcome these messes in order to achieve pleasant surroundings and […]
Creating Inner Calm Through Meditation
In yesterday’s blog post, I introduced you to the difference between physical and mental clutter. It’s this mental type that people often overlook when considering what’s keeping them from experiencing calm; however, mental clutter can have a huge impact on your overall emotional state. Today, I’d like to introduce you to a practice that is […]
There’s Physical Cutter & Mental Clutter
Clutter can come in many forms. For simplicity’s sake, I’d like to break it down into two main types. These are physical and mental. Each has a heavy impact on your stress levels. They both are likely to play a role in keeping you from creating calm in your life. Therefore, I think it’s important […]
Clutter Causes Overwhelm & Stress
One of the biggest causes of stress in our lives is actually clutter. Seeing piles of clothes, unopened junk mail, loads of laundry, a messy desk, and other disarray really causes most people to feel anxious and overwhelmed, sometimes even depressed. It’s hard to achieve a sense of calm when there’s chaos all around, in […]
