Simple Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body, and Soul
If you caught this post, you would be well acquainted with the fact that my goal since starting my blog in 2016 has been to ensure I deliver content according to your needs, dear reader. Fashion and travel aside, I have been consistent in sharing posts on personal wellness and blogging tips here on Urban Diaries, that have helped me and in turn, have hopefully helped you. I continue to seek inspiration from elements around me and am working towards developing these insights into business models for blogging.
But before diving into the business aspect, I would like to lay a great deal of emphasis on personal health. I have spent these last few months nourishing my mind, body, and soul in innumerable ways, and can honestly say that I’ve never felt better. Here are some that have worked wonders for me ~ be it a new technique I’ve only come across recently or a practice I’ve honed for years ~ and I would like to share these with you to try for yourself and improve your life internally. Read on for 6 simple ways to balance your mind, body, and soul.
SCHEDULED WORKOUTS
Rather than waking up and considering my workout options or having a set routine to do every day, I have now begun to plan a weekly workout schedule in a manner similar to my business meetings or luncheons with my girlfriends. Every Monday morning, I schedule in a week of workouts and book classes and pin them to my calendar. This method I have found to be the most effective because it doesn’t restrict me to a predictable routine and also gives me clarity on what my workout plan for the week looks like. Simply taking out the guessing game of, “will I go and when?” has been so peaceful, and my routine is more regular than ever.
SELF CARE DAYS
If you are active on social media, you would have come across the hashtag #selfcare one too many times. This basically translates to taking a day off from your hectic schedule and indulging in a pampering session {maybe a relaxing body massage and a luxurious facial?}. Believe my word when I say, there is something so incredibly nourishing for the mind, body, and soul when you take the time to pamper yourself. And when done in a synchronised routine, I find that breaking away from my daily life stressors and giving myself a much-needed indulgence helps reset “me”. Yes, my body is a temple and I treat it with the respect it deserves.
If it’s not in the budget to have a full-on spa day, I recommend that you do an at-home routine with a simple homemade face mask, a nice scented candle and a cup of herbal tea. The extravagance of your day off gives your body and soul the happiness they deserve.
ONLINE DETOX
I have caught myself a few times over the years, focusing on the criticism and comparison that comes with having a public profile. While I do my best to try modulating my use, I’m human; it leads me down the dark path of self-doubt. Yes, my job revolves around social media, but I have also become more aware of its repercussions and have learnt to balance my use of it this year.
Along with a social media detox, I’ve also been {every once in a while} cleaning up my feed. Similar to a spring cleaning session at home, I remove accounts that no longer serve me, and this leaves me feeling much lighter and happier. Another tip, courtesy of my wonderful husband, is to mute the negative people; as simple as that. Out of sight and out of mind!
GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE
I am sure you are well aware of the fact that I love to learn new things ~ be it through art, culture, books or any other form ~ as I find it vital to continuous growth! Every single experience {conversations with someone new, or listening to a TED talk, for example} has a learning lesson behind it and I have been humble enough to acknowledge and embrace it. Through my experiences shared via Urban Diaries, I hope to inspire you to be open to learning something new wherever you can {every single day/week/month}. So, go on and develop a new hobby or even meet someone new for coffee. I promise you, this will give you much-needed insight toward developing a new perspective.
YOUR CHECKLIST
This was one of my resolutions for 2018 and I still continue to do this. I am just like everyone else, I love just laying back and sipping on chai whilst reading a good book. But this indulgence is even sweeter when I know I have ticked everything off my checklist for the day. Yes, making a checklist and making sure I follow through has been one of the most effective ways of keeping myself in check. You can hang yours above your desk, or set them as a phone reminder for every morning… the important part is to ensure you set a daily reminder to help you complete your checklist for the day. The satisfaction of ticking all those boxes is a pleasure like none other! This brings me to my final tip ~
ROUTINE CHECKS
We all undoubtedly lead hectic lives, and more often than not, we end our days by going to bed after having worked all day, and without actually checking in with ourselves. This isn’t conducive to our health and if you find yourself doing the same, I would highly recommend dedicating time to grounding yourself daily, whenever you can, both in the mornings and evenings.
I personally start my day with a cup of herbal tea watching the sunrise from my balcony, where I can enjoy my thoughts in silence. And after a long day of work, I enjoy a candlelit aromatic bath post-workout, to relax my mind and body. I follow that by keeping the TV off and conversing with my husband, Vikram, about our day in general. By starting and ending my day on a peaceful mode, I have noticed a stark difference in my life {for the better}. I now go to bed and wake up feeling light and fresh and I cannot recommend doing this enough!
To conclude: Personal well being is a topic I am rather passionate about and if you feel the same way, let me know so I can make it a more regular topic of discussion. In the meantime, let me know your thoughts on this post ~ Simple Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body, and Soul ~ in the comments below.