5 tried and tested methods to instantly calm your mind

The hustle and bustle of everyday life makes it difficult for us to calm our mind, because it is constantly running, without control. No matter how hard you try to take a break from the overwhelming thoughts, it just won’t stay calm, hence; it is rightly called a ‘monkey mind’. It inexhaustibly keeps on jumping from one thought to the other and gets you nowhere!

Thousands of scriptures have mentioned some of the wonderful techniques and exercises to get a hold of the reins and control the speeding mind, or at least divert it towards constructive thinking pattern. Thankfully, nowadays people are extremely aware of their mental well being yet; a lot of work needs to be done in this field to reach out to as many people as we could, to share wonderful ways to lead a good life. That being said, I too, am on my own journey towards being more aware of the eternal truth of life, but I thought it would be a great idea to have a group along with me on this journey, right?

So, let us have a look at some of the easiest techniques to silence our mind. The first and foremost thing to do when you feel you are overwhelmed with thoughts which are not under control, then…

• Focus upon your breath
  
  
  

Yes, this is by far one of the best techniques that will instantly silence your mind. Just take a deep breath and let it out. Now, breathe normally and just focus all your attention towards breathing. Just, watch how you inhale and how you exhale. See, what happens to your body while you inhale and what happens when you exhale. When you complete at least 10 to 15 cycles of breathing, you will see that the mind is becoming calmer and calmer. You do not have to put any efforts while doing this process. Just, sit and focus on your breathing. It is an effortless process and most effective when you want to silence your mind instantly. You can do this process with eyes closed or open, as you feel like, but I would request you to close your eyes for an even better experience. I do not recommend closing eyes for people who have extremely violent or disturbing thoughts, as this might prove adverse for them.

• Listen to instrumental music

Listening to instrumental music of your favourite musical instrument has miraculous effects upon your mind. It helps you feel good and relaxes you completely. Benefits of music have been known since centuries. Why do we love music so much? It is because we connect with it and it helps us feel good.

• Art work

Painting, drawing sketching or even the mandala art is best way to manage your inner disturbance. If you are an art lover, you must already know this. But if not, try it. Doodling is also a good stress-buster. Art therapy is a thing these days. People all over the world are getting themselves enrolled in the art classes and learning various forms of art to not only enhance their skills but also as a therapy. The colours used to make the art have a soothing effect on our mind. It calms our mind and relaxes our senses.

• Take a walk

Just put your shoes on and go out. Walking is a basic form of exercise which helps our mind to take a little break from the clouding thoughts. The visuals of your walking path or the park divert your mind and you may even get good solutions to your problem while you go out! Walking barefoot on the green grass also has tremendous effects on our mind. Just feel the texture of the ground under your feet and combine it with deep breathing, oh! Just the thought of it makes me ecstatic! So, walking is good.

• Yoga

It is the perfect way to balance your mind and body. Yoga is a combination of mindfulness, breath work and balancing your body. It improves blood flow in your body which gradually helps you release all your stress and brings more calmness and clarity to your mind. Studies suggest that a lot of people with anxiety, depression and stress have shown improvement in their overall well-being with regular practice of yoga. It is recommended that you get trained under a Yoga Guru or master.

 

So, there you go! These are my top 5 tried and tested methods to instantly calm your mind. Once you begin your journey towards the inner work, there are plentiful magical practices which will help you to connect with yourself in true sense. But for now, this ‘droplet’ should be enough to help you get going.

 

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