Day 10 - Embrace Habits & Routines to Feel Calmer
We've discovered how it's actually better in so many ways to focus on one thing at a time. You'll enhance your sense of calm when you can give your full attention to what you're doing and live in the moment. Another thing that aids in feeling calm is to embrace habits and routines. Creating systems or patterns throughout your day can provide you with all sorts of benefits. Read on to discover them for yourself. Roles Understood When you engage in regular habits, particularly
Day 9 - Stay Calm at Work by Focusing on One Project at a Time
I've already mentioned multi-tasking before in previous days. It's worth mentioning again. People everywhere seem to be in a rush. We all have a lot to do, yet the same 24 hours each day in which to get it done. Chances are you've tried multi-tasking in order to get more accomplished. This might seem like a good plan, but it's not always as effective as you might expect it to be. The truth is, multi-tasking is terrible for your productivity. Your brain isn't built to process
Day 8 - A Good Morning Routine Can Set the Tone for a Calm Day
Mornings can be a hectic and rushed time. This is especially true when you're responsible for getting others, like kids, ready for their day and out the door on time. Starting your day feeling frazzled, cranky, and overwhelmed isn't good for anyone. A simple solution to make things a whole lot less stressful is to create a morning ritual for yourself that you perform each and every day. Let me explain to you what I mean by this and how a good morning routine can set the tone
Day 7 - 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 also introduced a lot of negative effects into our lives that can be quite harmful if we don't learn to manage them an
Day 6 - 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 headlines. While it might seem convenient and there are lots of ways in which such accessibility can be useful, these things can also cause a tremendous amount of stress for us all. Let's take a critical look at the media you're consuming and the ways in w
Day 5 - 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 less frazzled state can truly help you to make clear-headed decisions. Keep these in mind next time life gets turned upside down. Count to Ten It may sound too good to be true, but this s
Day 4 - A Calm & Relaxing Bedroom Promotes Better Sleep
Sometimes we tend to forget to take into consideration our physical health when creating more calm in our lives. 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 are constantly on overload. Follow these tips for creating a calm and relaxing bedroom, and you'll be getting better sleep in no time. Get Your
Day 3 - Creating Inner Calm Through Meditation
In yesterday's blog post, I introduced you to the idea of decluttering. While physical clutter can literally get in the way, there’s also mental clutter that can have a huge impact on your overall emotional state. Today, I'd like to introduce you to a practice that is known to tame the overwhelm of your mind. Meditation can do just that, and it offers numerous benefits for your brain and your overall well-being. Let's take a look. About Meditation Meditation is a practice in
Day 2 - Clutter Causes Overwhelm & Stress
One of the biggest causes of stress in our lives is actually clutter. Seeing piles of clothes, unopened junk mail, laundry, a messy desk, and other disarray can cause 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. That's why it's important to corral the clutter in your life. Taking steps to get control of the disorder is the start of creating calm. Read on, and I'll tell you more about
Welcome and Why it’s More Important than Ever to Find Calm
Thank you so much for joining me in this 15 Days of Creating Calm Challenge. Welcome! I'm thrilled you've decided to come along on this two-week+ journey to discovering a life of peace you may not have known could exist. I know that may sound like an exaggeration, but it's truly not. Living a calmer life is possible. Today's world is more hectic by nature. Everything seems to be moving faster. However, the basic resources for creating serenity remain the same. Learning just a
