Tag: #inner peace

Advice for the Week

by Ana-Alicia

Things may be overwhelming. You may be doing too much. There can be confusion, indecisiveness. Lack of boundaries. Lack of control. Focus and mental clarity is lost. There is Lack of clarity and honesty.

We can create storylines in our heads that distort reality. Step back, get focused, and seek truths. Take the steps to move forward, remember every little step counts. Try not to overwhelm yourself with too much.

There is a path to clarity. You just got to give yourself the space to see it. Take a break, breathe and gain some perspective.

Being hard on yourself, or getting upset at the situation won’t help. ‘Everything happens to you, not through you.’ The situation may suck, as life does at times, but remind yourself this will pass. Why me won’t help, but what can I do with this situation can.

It is all about finding that balance. Finding inner peace. Focus on what can bring you the inner peace you need to move forward. Find a way to step away, go out in nature, meditate, journal, or seek something/someone you enjoy.

My Week off the Grid(Mostly)

by Ana-Alicia

I just wanted to write about my experience of less online distractions. I didn’t plan on not going on social media as much this week. It just happened. I believe I spent a total of 2 hours on SNS. On Monday I was feeling somber, unmotivated, uninspired, and mood was low. I honestly did not want any distractions from the online world. I just wanted to be in my own world. I did some journaling, some reflecting, some yoga, some sudoku, just mindful stuff. I spent the whole day offline, and I really enjoyed. I just felt being online would just bring me down more, and I wanted to immerse in my feelings to get an understanding of it. I didn’t want to distract myself with outside information and thoughts. I wanted to work though my own thoughts. It worked.

I felt much better on Tuesday, but I also wasn’t in the mood to go back online. I enjoyed my time away, and didn’t want to go back, so I used that time to plan a trip to Ocean City. I booked my hotel, and will be going in late September. That just put me in a better mood. I always wanted to have an ocean view and just listen to the sounds of the waves. I wanted to experience something exciting, since I wasn’t able to experience much this year, due to COVID. I was now in a better mood.

Now Wednesday and Thursday I scrolled a bit to catch up, but loss interest quickly. I did watch a couple of videos on Youtube, but did not engage in any comments. Now Friday I took the day off, since I wasn’t scrolling as much. I used that time to continue writing my book. I hit a wall about a week ago, but found inspiration again.

It is now Saturday, I just finished my walk, and I still have no urge to scroll. I have found much inspiration, during this week. I have used my time much more wisely, and used it to be productive. I end the week feeling motivated, inspired, excited and content. I written a draft for my next blog post, and I also decided to write this post.

I have also meditated more than I have had in awhile. It has been nice. Also, I tend to get a bit too attached to these idols I follow, and this time apart from SNS, especially Twitter has removed that attachment. I also don’t have the urge to post my experiences as much either. I usually post some pictures of my walks in nature, but did not think about doing that at all today, during my walk. I just wanted to experience the moment, and did not care to let others know what I was up to. This time off the grid has brought much peace to my inner being. It has inspired me. It has allowed me to just focus on me, and I really needed that in the beginning of the week. I come out at the end of this week feeling rejuvenated, content, at peace, relaxed and happy.

I hope whenever you are feeling sad, uninspired, somber etc,. You also take the time to be mindful and focus on yourself. You might be surprised what that time can do for your well-being.