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In a distressed world, inner peace might seem like a friend you rarely can catch up with. But finding peace of mind is possible.

Do you have rushing thoughts and find yourself constantly anxious? A mind that always worries is genuinely distressing. You are in the right place if you wonder how to achieve peace of mind.

Peace of mind varies from individual to individual. Generally, it is a mind frame of acceptance toward life. It is a mind free from any mental or emotional fears and worries. Having peace of mind means you are not dependent on anything or anyone to find happiness. It means that you are responsible for your satisfaction and pursue the things that bring fulfillment and joy into your day.

Feeling at peace internally can boost overall happiness and contentment, regardless of your challenges. A calm and relaxed perspective can help you navigate life’s often-turbulent waters more smoothly.

5 Ways To Finding Peace of Mind

If you want peace of mind, consider these five tips anytime, anywhere. Let us begin. 

1. Accept what you cannot change or control. You cannot control your mind and tell it, “Be more peaceful,” — just as you cannot control your life. Life is unpredictable. From time to time, many challenges will surface, complicating your daily routine and leaving you drained, anxious, or even afraid. Ignoring these emotions can intensify, leaving you far less from being calm. Acceptance, on the other hand, does make a difference often. It is common for an individual to want to suppress pain, so getting into the habit of acceptance takes time. But as it becomes more natural, you will likely feel more at peace. 

2. Practice forgiveness. Being angry or hurt when someone wrongs or mistreats you is an understandable (and completely natural) response. Yet holding on to grudges or slights would not do much to help you find inner peace. Of course, forgiveness does not always come quickly with a snap of your fingers. It is often an emotionally and long demanding process that goes beyond saying, “I forgive you.” Forgiveness involves empathy and compassion, not to mention acceptance. Your next steps toward inner peace involve offering yourself kindness and letting go of guilt and shame.

3. Make time for yourself. Too much time alone can lead to unhappiness, but spending a fair amount of time on your own is an advantage to your well-being. Putting aside space for solitude can promote some individuals’ more profound sense of contentment over time. One way of doing this is reading books like “Straight from My Heart: Journeys of Hope, Love, and Peace” by Jacqui DeLorenzo. The book presents a collection of true stories and poetry written by a woman who has helped others to discover their true selves. It shares her journey as others touch her life. Each level seeks to open hearts, touch souls, and encourage all to believe in what is possible. Through the personal journeys of DeLorenzo, her friends, her hospice patients, and their caregivers, Straight from My Heart provides the opportunity to know and understand that life continues after this life on earth. We need to open our hearts to the positive energy and the spirit of loved ones who are on the other side waiting to greet us with open arms when it is our turn to journey to the other side.

4. Love Unconditionally. When you do not expect anything back, it is effortless to love without fear. Our unmet expectations can create inner resentment and turmoil when we love with conditions attached. This leads to insecurities, and insecurities destroy inner peace. Yes, unconditional love is contrary to conditional love. Conditional love is loving someone with the expectation of something in return. When conditional love is present in your relationships, it creates unmet expectations, leading to resentment, disillusionment, conflict, and unhappiness.

5. Sense of Humor. Laugh a lot. The world is instantly better when you can see the funny side of life. Laughter is an excellent antidote for stress and releases hormones that help us relax. So does this tip means making jokes all time or watching ten comedy movies daily? Of course not. It simply means to change your perspective.

Looking Ahead

Working on finding inner peace can aid you in weathering the changing seas of life with more emotional and resilient fortitude. And while greater emotional and mental peace is possible for anyone, it may not happen overnight. Offering yourself compassion and kindness while remembering that patience also plays an important part can make all the difference.