![]() Venture outside for some fresh air, find a green space and use natural outdoor surroundings as a calming influence. Use your environment to help cultivate a sense of peace and tranquillity. I never feel more beautiful than after I’ve really spent some time breathing. I can only mention maybe a few words: calm, clarity, a balance-Martin Scorsese on meditationĭo some yoga. It’s difficult to describe the effect it’s had on my life. If you just sit and observe, you will see how restless your mind is… but over time it does calm, and… you start to see things more clearly-Steve Jobs Meditation and being close to yourself helps everything in your life.-Liv Tyler Focusing intently on one object will keep your mind in the present moment and give your body a chance to unwind from whatever tension you are experiencing. Notice all the tiny details about what’s in front of you – whether it’s the pattern on its surface, tiny scratches or scuff marks, or the shape of its edges. Look at your chosen object with your eyes fully open or partially closed, and let yourself relax into your gaze. You could focus on the flame of a candle, a vase of flowers or, if you’re not at home, something in front of you: your bag, or a rock on the ground, for example. Pick any object in your surroundings and concentrate on its shape and texture in order to block out other distractions. If you’re out and about, practising mindfulness is another technique you can try as it helps to bring your focus away from your anxiety and into the here and now. Kind of like when you have to shut your computer down… and when you turn it on, it’s OK again.-Ellen DeGeneres on meditation ![]() IF IT IS ALREADY POSITIVE, IT MAKES IT BETTER-Tina Turner. MEDITATION AND PRAYING CHANGE YOUR SPIRIT INTO SOMETHING POSITIVE. In meditation, I can let go of everything… I’m just dipping into that powerful source that creates everything. LET YOUR SOUL STAND COOL AND COMPOSED BEFORE A MILLION UNIVERSES-Walt Whitman He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe-Marcus Aurelius Once you know what triggers your negative feelings, you can begin to take steps to deal with them. You might notice a pattern forming – perhaps you get anxious when you go to a particular place or when you have to speak in public, for instance. You may also find it helpful to keep a diary of the things that make you anxious or tense. The more aware you are of when you get stressed, the better you will be able to deal with your feelings. STOP TRYING TO DEFINE WHO YOU ARE AND JUST BE-Cara Delevingne ![]() We often allow stress and fatigue to obscure the beauty there is all around us when we are calm and centred, it is much easier to appreciate all that is good in life and steer away from external pressures. Learning to calm yourself is an important skill, enabling you to be more appreciative of life’s pleasures. Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organise your life around it-Brian Tracy This will soothe the immediate feelings of anxiety that can bubble up and will help you to focus on your next step. Breathe in through your nose and let your body fill with as much air as it can comfortably hold. Sit or stand somewhere where you are comfortable, and relax your body. To do this, try a simple breathing exercise. If you’re feeling stressed, one of the first steps to unwinding is making yourself slow down. With the ability to find calm, you will live a clearer, richer and more vibrant life! You can savour the food you eat, immerse yourself in a book or a film, and notice the wonderful details of the world around you. And, without the frantic feeling of stress, you are free to live in the moment. The Benefit of Being Calm: you will be able to focus more fully, as being calm allows you to give matters your whole attention without distraction, and you’re more likely to make informed, rational decisions. LEARN TO BE CALM AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE HAPPY-Paramahansa Yogananda” Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself-Hermann Hesse
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