Aug 18, 20223 min read

Obtaining & Maintaining Inner Peace

Here Are 5 Strategies You Can Apply

So you’re working toward inner peace. Perhaps you’ve already settled into a harmonious routine, and you feel like you’ve already found the tranquility you’ve been seeking. Congratulations on a job well done.

Unfortunately, your journey doesn’t end there.

Nope, positive transformation is a lifelong endeavor to continue and maintaining your happiness and fulfillment. It’s not something to fret over, though. It’s an exciting journey.

These tips will help you restart and maintain it!

1. It is what it is

You’ve heard the saying, and you’ve probably said it yourself. But have you lived up to it? Every time you try to fight what life is handing you, you’re just creating a struggle for yourself. This is one of those practices that is ongoing.

Practice to accept that it is what it is in each moment.

2. Confront your feelings

Stop with the “I’m fine” speech. If you’re feeling something (negative, positive, or anything in between), show yourself some respect and allow yourself to experience those feelings!

Life is too meaningful not to acknowledge your feelings. Let them in. Then express it appropriately.

3. Pay attention to every facet of your life

That twinge of guilt? An overdue bill? Dirty windows that need to be cleaned? Often times, we ignore things that seem like “little things,” but over time, these things add up and pile on top of each other.

Pay attention to your life – especially when it pertains to your wellbeing.

4. Peace > Performance

Sure, we all love to perform well and aim for success. Sometimes it comes at a cost, though. If you notice yourself overpromising and working too hard, at the expense of your happiness or of anyone else, tone it down.

Take some time to find peace with yourself.

5. Minimize clutter

Take a look around your home. If something doesn’t bring you a sense of peace, it is time to minimize the clutter. If you’re a disorganized person, start small. You may be inclined to live your life among the clutter, but this does not keep you stay on top of things.

If you make it a regular habit to de-clutter, you’ll feel a tremendous sense of relief.

These tips are among many of the tactics to achieving and maintaining a sense of inner peace in your life. Welcome to the journey! It’s a long journey that lasts a lifetime, in fact. But it’s certainly worth it.

You don’t have to embark on this alone. Peace is a universal feeling and an experience that we all deserve. Gather your friends and family to join you on this exciting endeavor!

Suggested Further by Reading

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1. Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day

Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life.

When you think like a monk, you’ll understand:

How to overcome negativity
How to stop overthinking
Why comparison kills love
How to use your fear
Why you can’t find happiness by looking for it
How to learn from everyone you meet
Why you are not your thoughts
How to find your purpose
Why kindness is crucial to success
And much more...

Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable skills on his résumé, he moved back home in north London with his parents.

Shetty reconnected with old school friends—many working for some of the world’s largest corporations—who were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure, and unhappiness, and they invited Shetty to coach them on well-being, purpose, and mindfulness. Since then, Shetty has become one of the world’s most popular influencers. In 2017, he was named in the Forbes magazine 30-under-30 for being a game-changer in the world of media. In 2018, he had the #1 video on Facebook with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 38 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos which have amassed more than 8 billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the world’s #1 Health and Wellness podcast.

In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. He transforms abstract lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships, and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can—and should—think like a monk.

2. Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness

3. Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life

4. Present, Not Perfect: A Journal for Slowing Down, Letting Go, and Loving Who You Are

5. Let That Sh*t Go: A Journal for Leaving Your Bullsh*t Behind and Creating a Happy Life

I am passionate for small changes like these that we can make in our lives with great positive impact. I think of small steps as MicroHabits.