Why, oh why, do are we stressed out? It’s why daily meditations are necessary to calm your mind. Here’s why.
If you’re like me, you may have had setbacks.
For me it was losing my job, one that I really liked, in July 2018. I found another one a few months later, but it wasn’t a good fit for me (that’s another blog post).
So it was back to freelancing/consulting for me. And with most contracts, they sometimes end. It’s one thing if you don’t like what you’re doing, but I actually liked the industry.
When you’re stressed out, you may not think straight.
For example:
You may go to the grocery store without your list.
You may do something impulsive that you’ll regret later.
Or perhaps you forgot to pick your child up from school! I know some people who’ve done this before because their minds are going a million miles per hour.
This is no way to live!
Something’s gotta give, right?
Here’s what I do:
I take a deep breath and then start reflecting on what’s been going on in my life that’s causing me to live stressed out.
I also like to read inspirational books, especially ones that give me short exercises that I can do.
Not only does it relax me, but it gives me a different perspective on whatever is going on in my life.
Plus, it distracts my “monkey mind” that likes to chatter away, which causes me more stress.
Frankly, being stressed out causes more harm than good. Researchers have stated over and over again that stress causes mental, emotional, and health problems, which, of course, can lead to more stress on your mind and body.
Isn’t it time to kick stress to curb?
That’s the way I look at it!
Yes, you want to live a balanced life. Yes, you want to think clearly. And yes, you want to be present so that you don’t forget to pick your kids up from school.
And you know what else?
You can live a stress-free life.
When you use daily meditations.
And, especially when you see your life improve.
Here’s the link to daily meditations: