20 Ways To Find Inner Peace

Breathe!

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If all these signs of going to heaven resonate with you, or there are some you find you want to build on, finding your inner peace can be a sure-fire way to live a better life (and afterlife!). Deep breathing is such an important thing to practice ever day, to calm your emotions and your mind.

Focus on the here and now

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Mindfulness is so important if you want to live in the moment and appreciate what you have. If you struggle with anxiety, being in the here and now is even more important for finding your inner peace. Journaling is one thing that can help to center you and appreciate the moment.

Accept what you have

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In this day and age we're always having new and better things thrown at us, experiences, things we can buy, things we should be doing... but it all comes down to just accepting what you have. By accepting your life and experiences, you can stop worrying about what you don't have.

Use your energy for good

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Energy is a powerful thing, and it can make sure a difference how you use it. You attract the same energy you give out. So if you're wasting all the day's energy by complaining about something, being stressed or gossiping about co-workers, this isn't going to help!

Learn to be calm

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You should also practice some calming and relaxation techniques to find your own state of zen. Practice being calm in stressful situations by controlling your reaction to it (maybe breathing and counting to ten) and while at home, practice what helps you to relax, like meditation or a hobby.

Give and find meaning in things

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Not the other way around! Many people think that it's objects or money that give their life meaning, but it's up to you where you want to place the focus. Don't let objects control the meaning of your life - put your desired meaning onto what you have instead. This will help you to come to terms with everything in a different way.

Try to avoid over-thinking

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Easier said than done, we know! But this is such an important one in finding your inner peace. As mentioned, mindfulness can be a great way to avoid over-thinking, as you're focusing on everything you can see and feel in the present moment. When your mind starts to drift to something stupid you did 10 years ago, gently bring it back.

Don't get involved in drama

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Drama is such a waste of time and energy. There's a certain point that you just have to let it go and not get involved in it anymore. That way you'll live a more peaceful life. Remove yourself from any situations trying to make you argue, gossip, fight or get stressed about something.

Be positive and optimistic

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You really do have the power to control how you react to something, and how you view certain situations. Try to view things with a 'there's always a silver lining' mindset so that you can approach things in a more positive way. Even if you don't feel overly positive, fake it 'til you make it!

Remind yourself life is short

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Life really is too short, and though it may sound like a cliché to say 'live every day like it's your last', it really is true that you should make the best out of every situation, and don't waste the limited time you have fretting about things or putting yourself in stressful situations you could do without.

Be kind

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It takes a lot more effort to be rude and stressed than it does to be kind. If you always try to be kind, then you can rest easy knowing that you never tried to offend anyone, or live with guilt of being rude or nasty to someone on an off day. If you always try to be kind, you'll always likely feel at peace with yourself!

Know that others who lash out aren't at peace

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When others lash out at you, it's only a reflection on them and not you. It might be tempting to lash out right back and waste your energy, but at the end of the day, those people who try to make it difficult for you are at war with themselves - not you. Just leave them to it - preserve your energy!

Have realistic expectations

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As the saying goes 'if you don't get your hopes up, you can never be disappointed'! That's not to say you shouldn't get excited about things, but setting realistic expectations and boundaries for people and for situations will help you to avoid hurt, anger or negative emotions.

Prioritize yourself

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It's important to put yourself first - without being too selfish, of course. Caring for yourself and knowing your own worth is a crucial step in inner peace. You should make the time for relaxation and self-care, and don't flake out on plans you make with yourself!

Be true to who you are

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Only when you fully accept who you are and stop trying to be something else will you find that inner peace. It takes so much energy to base decisions on what others think, or what you think you should be doing. There's nothing more easy than simply being yourself.

Stop comparing your success to others

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It's very easy to do this in this day and age, when social media is telling you all about what people are accomplishing, or maybe friends and family are doing things you wish you could do. But your success shouldn't be defined by others' - so make sure to be happy with what you've accomplished!

Find joy in the little things

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It really is the little things in life that mean the most - and when it comes to everyday peace and happiness, you need to find joy and meaning in the little things. Make your morning cup of coffee a happy ritual - smile at the sunny weather, or make your lunchtime walk a grateful task.

Let go of things out of your control

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There is absolutely no point wasting energy on things you cannot control. Worrying about things will not change them, or help you to find your inner peace. There are some things you need to accept can't be changed no matter what you do, and move on. Even if this is people around you.

Learn to forgive yourself

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Holding onto anger or resentment at something you did or someone you once were won't help for a calmer future! You need to learn to forgive yourself and move on. We all have bad memories of stupid things we've done, and you have to think about the situation at the time, or the age you were. Be kind to yourself.

Don't think about how it could have been

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We can take many different paths in life - and it's normal to wonder how our lives would have been different if we'd taken that job, left that other job, ended that relationship or dropped that friend. Whatever you do, don't think about 'what could have been' - just focus on where you are now, and make the best of it!