Keeping up in this ever-evolving world is hard work and constant but it shouldn’t deprive us from channelling our inner selves. Making time for oneself is just as important as making time for others and it doesn’t always have to take up a lot of time. Sometimes we just need to be more aware of what we are doing by taking in and appreciating the small things in life. It is amazing how much calmer and at ease I feel by following these six simple steps to reconnect with my inner spirit.
1. Yoga, Pilates and Stretches
I’m not saying attempt all three, if you want to then that is also not a problem, but by mixing up my exercise routine to incorporate one of these classes once a week I find that I can carry out the movements to calm me down when I need it most. For example, sometimes after a stressful day at work, I don’t always feel like attending a class but I need some me time, so, I take just 5 minutes in the bedroom and practice some simple stretch routines that I have learnt in class. I know afterwards I feel less tense and like a weight has been lifted. Why not try some moves found here.
2. Go outside
Being surrounded by natural light, noises and views can really help me reconnect. If I have the time I will go for a luscious walk somewhere wooded and quiet, but sometimes just getting out and going for a stroll around the village does the same job. Take the time to take in your surroundings, appreciating that the world we live in is beautiful.
3. Change your thought pattern
We all get stuck in a rut sometimes with the way we think and feel about certain situations we find ourselves in and sometimes we don’t truly open up to others. So why not challenge your own thought process yourself, in the privacy of your own home and see how a simple change in thought pattern can have affect. I find tarot reading especially helpful when it comes to my mind-set, why not give it a go for free here.
4. Meditate
Meditation is the best practice for clearing ones head from daily life. Find the time in the morning or evening but make it daily routine. After mediation I feel ready to take on the world at my pace, taking in the little things that make me feel joyful throughout the day. I find meditation balances my thought process and leads me to be more emotionally stable. A great app I use for mediating is called Headspace, check it out.
5. Disconnect from social media
Maybe not saying forever but the length of time is ultimately up to oneself. I’ve disconnected myself from Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for several months now and I have really found that I achieve things for myself rather than for other people’s value, likes and comments. This adds my own value to my day, no matter how big or small the achievement, it is for myself and I don’t feel the need to constantly impress others with a flow of amazing pictures and statuses. Taking myself away from social media has allowed me to focus on my needs, goals and way of life.
6. Make time for family
What better way to channel your inner spirit than to make the time to surround yourself with those who are apart of us. Sometimes being with family grounds me again and confirms who I am, where I’ve come from, my morals and beliefs. It is easy to forget these values when bogged down in the fast pace of life.
As you can see these simple steps are nothing huge, they are small life changes you can make to help reconnect with your inner spirit on a daily basis. Soon they will just become a part of daily life and you will wonder how you coped before.