Finding Your Good Place

Today’s complex world can clog up your brain with fear, worry, stress, and anxiety that limit your ability to experience a meaningful life. Too many hours in your day can evolve around an endless loop of negative thoughts that rob you of your emotional and physical health. To clear your mind of these overwhelming feelings, find and spend quality time in your good place. Make this your go-to practice for whenever your mind needs some rest from the mounting pressures of daily living.

How do you find your good place?

Your good place is an activity or circumstance of your choosing that leaves you with a sense of balance and tranquility.  It offers you momentary relief from your troubles and transforms negative energy into positive. There are no adverse side effects associated with your good place, so activities that include overeating or substance abuse are out of the question. You are in control of your good place and how you tailor it to your lifestyle.

To experience your good place, start with the following…

(1)  Choose to be kind to yourself, especially during stressful times.

(2)  Identify activities that relax and make you feel at peace.

(3)  Set aside time throughout the day to engage in those activities that can seamlessly give you a sense of calm and well-being.

(4)  Use mindfulness as the power source for your good place.

(5)  Change up your good place activities from day to day to keep it alive for you.

Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-to-moment awareness of your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and feelings without the presence of judgement.

Our recommendation for good place options includes…

Think Less, Breathe More

Whenever your woes begin to hijack your thoughts, snap back by taking long, deep breaths. Concentrate on inhaling good energy and exhaling the bad to achieve a more relaxed state of mind.

Rejuvenate with Music

To rejuvenate your spirits, listen to the type of music that releases the tension in your body and fills your mind with pleasing thoughts.

Take In the Fresh Air

There is nothing like taking a walk in the fresh air and sunshine to get your blood pumping and to free your mind of negativity.

Be One with Nature

Spend time in nature to experience its splendor and tranquility. To maximize its benefits, sit in a quiet setting by yourself and absorb the beautiful sights and sounds around you.

Remember the Positive

Draw upon your memories to think back on a time that was especially pleasurable to you. Visual the scenario in terms of the sights, sounds, and smells to relive this moment to its fullest.

Trigger your Creativity

Engage in a hobby that brings out your creativity and focuses your mind on something that is meaningful, fun, and stimulating to you.

Focus on Mindfulness

Consider incorporating yoga, meditation, or Pilates into your routine. These practices can help clear your mind and bring harmony to both your body and soul.

Find your Inner Peace

For those with a spiritual or religious practice, prayer can be a powerful way to find inner peace and quiet the mind.

Spark your Optimism

Begin and close each day with positive affirmations. Over time, this simple practice can help foster a more optimistic outlook on life.

Stress Relieve with Exercise

Set aside 15 to 30 minutes for exercise. As your body moves, you’ll feel your stress begin to fade away.

Make Room for Laughter

Laughter is one of the most powerful antidotes to stress. Making time for humor and levity in your day can lift your mood and melt away tension — all without any side effects.

Add to the list:

The list of good place options belongs to you, so add on the personal strategies you use now and any additional ones that offer you gratification without being detrimental to your well-being. Keep your list vibrant and use it frequently to find serenity and joy during turbulent times.