Small Daily Practices that Build Inner Strength
Every day stress factors and difficult situations require flexibility and adaptability – inner strength and resilience are essential to keep up and overcome these with confidence.
Here are some small daily practices that help to build inner strength:
1) Having a morning routine
If you start your day in a hectic and unstructured way, it is likely that the rest of the day will be similar. Having a morning routine including positive self-talk and affirmations sets the tone for the day.
A morning routine can include breathing exercises for 2-3 minutes during which you close your eyes and breathe slowly and deeply to ground yourself in your body. Deep breathing slows down the thoughts and reduces stress.
Set realistic goals for the day ahead; this will help you focus and bring a sense of achievement.
2) Eating healthily
Food fuels your body and, thereby, impacts the energy levels and mood. Eating healthily will contribute to feeling physically strong and having energy which will increase your overall wellbeing including self-confidence and positivity.
3) Creating movement and relaxation
If you have busy working days during which you sit behind a screen, ensure to plan enough breaks in and move your body during these: a quick walk around the block, a yoga session, simply stretching your whole body or a quick dance party in your living room in between meetings can work wonders, you will feel more balanced and strong.
As much as moving your body will boost your energy and mood, relaxation is equally important: Ensure to de-clutter your environment by removing unnecessary things from your desk and keeping the space you spend most of your time in tidy. A clean and organised space allows space to think so your mind can de-clutter, too.
4 I) Journaling for 5 minutes each day
Whether you implement this in your morning routine or make it an evening habit, journaling can give structure to your day and thought processes: You may wish to note down thoughts you struggle to process – by putting them out of your head to have them visible in front of you, your perspective might change. Subconscious thought patterns might become clear and with new awareness, you will find it easier to change behaviours that are no longer serving you with mental wellness tips.
4 II) Benefits of a Gratitude Journal
A gratitude journal can help you to appreciate the little things in your daily life more – a hot shower, the warmth of the sun in your face, a flower on the way to work. By noting these down you train your mind to focus and look out for the little things that bring you joy.
5) Getting enough sleep
As much as we can push through for a while without enough sleep, your body and mind will feel weaker. Make 7-8 hours of sleep per day a non-negotiable as this lays the foundation for both physical and mental wellbeing.
Conclusion
The above-mentioned small daily practices take little time and can easily be implemented. They will bring out the resources and tools we humans already have within us. With consistency and dedication, they will help you to build inner strength and handle whatever life throws at you with confidence and a can-do attitude using mental wellness tips.
Written by Franziska Richter
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Franziska Richter is a transcultural counsellor with the Willingness Team, offering counselling sessions to individuals and couples. She is particularly interested in sexuality, relationship issues, trauma and general mental health.
References
https://www.yourtango.com/self/tiny-habits-people-incredible-inner-strength
