How To Create A Self Care Routine To Calm Mind

Learning how to create a self care routine to calm our mind is so essential nowadays.

There is nothing worse than having your mind scattered in all directions, making us feel out of order, and creating that unsettling anxiety feeling.

It is the hardest way to focus, get things done properly, and live a life of peace, wouldn’t you agree?

I’m always open to trying new methods to assist in keeping my mind calm, and focused. Above all, when I do find methods that have helped, I enjoy sharing those tips with everyone I know.

In other words, I value how important it is to share all the insight with you, as I know how beneficial it is to have a calm mindset.

“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting your thoughts control you.”

1. Create The Right Morning Routine.

Adhering to a mindful routine the second we awake in the morning is key, in order to set your mind up for success.

Moreover, creating a self care routine first thing in the morning will allow you to set the right intentions, and clarity about your day. Therefore, creating a much more level headed, and calm mind.

An easy method to incorporate to your mornings could be the morning 20/20/20 or 10/10/10 method. Each are fairly similar, however, the number indicates the time of which you do each task.

For instance:

• 20 minutes – stretching, light movement.
• 20 minutes – meditation, envisioning.
• 20 minutes – journal, read, review schedule.

If you’re limited on time, just simply switch each task to a 10 minute window.

2. Journal.

This leads me to my next tip in creating a calm mind. That is to say that journaling, even for just a quick few minutes has shown to have a great impact on our mental state.

Whether you’re journaling out the clutter in you head, the future you, or simply jotting down what you’re grateful for. This simple task can change the direction of you emotional state, thus changing your mental state.

Here are my personal favorites I use:

3. Grounding.

Grounding is a technique designed to connect you in the present moment. This is an effective way to calm our mind, and create a sense of comfort.

You can approach this technique in various ways. These grounding techniques tend to use a few or all of your five senses.

Some of the most popular ways to utilize this method are:

• Deep breathing. Focusing inhaling deep, and exhaling out slow. Repeating for 2-3 minutes.
• Walking barefoot on the ground. (i.e. grass, sand, gravel, carpet, etc.) Focusing on the feel of the ground beneath you.
• Smelling a favorite feel good scent. This could be food, flowers, perfume/cologne, candle, etc.

Try each, and see which method works best for you. I find incorporating them all at there own appropriate time, to be very helpful.

4. Guided Breathing Techniques.

Following guided breathing techniques can really assist in obtaining a healthier body, and mind.

Often times, especially when we’re stressed we tend to take shallow breaths. Making it harder for oxygen to circulate throughout your body. Moreover, breathing improperly can begin to cause havoc on the health of your heart, body, and mental state.

In following a 5-10 minute guided breathing video, you will begin to feel healthier, create a calm mind, and increase your overall energy.

5. Move Your Body.

Getting in tune with your body, yet at the same time loosening up your body through movement has proven to create a calm mind, lower stress, and anxiety.

You can execute this through a multitude of ways. Here are a few common ones:

• Going for a walk
• Yoga flow
• Stretching
• Dance
• Working out
• Cycling

6. Set the Tone Through Music.

The sound of music is very powerful. As certain tones have the power to bring forth certain emotions within us.

Furthermore, those emotions we feel from the sound of music has the capacity to impact our mental state.

Whether that be putting us in a calm, more relaxed state, a hype workout mood state, or all the way to a state of sadness or anger.

Choosing feel good music can literally change your mood, and create a calm mind. So, choose wisely.

7. Get Outside.

A study found that going outside, even for short amount of time can drastically improve someone’s mood.

Moreover, being outdoors has the power to reduce cortisol levels, the hormone that causes stress, and weight gain.

Above all, going outside helps relieve muscle tension, releases feel good hormones, and reduces stress significantly.

8. Clean Your Space.

Clean space equals clear mind.

When you have clutter, and things all over the place, it creates a sense of overwhelm, and anxiety inside.

Therefore, it is highly recommended you keep a clean, and organized space. Doing so, in your home, office, kitchen, garage, car, etc.

In doing this simple task, you will automatically feel a sense of ease. I promise!

9. Warm Bath or Hot Shower

Indulging in a warm bath, or a hot shower releases tension by loosening up muscles, eases the mind, and puts you in the present moment.

In short, it’s as if you’re washing away the stress from the day.

Moreover, adding certain aspects to your bath or shower such as epson salt, essential oils, or wrapping eucalyptus around shower head. These have all shown benefits to creating a calm body, and mind.

10. Talk To A Good Friend

Having someone you can trust, and confide in can really help us talk through all of the clutter in our minds.

In addition, it’s nice to have someone else’s insight that you value, as it can be helpful to give us a different perspective.

Moreover, chatting with a good friend allows us to see things more clearly when we can talk about aloud with them.

That Wraps Up How To Create A Self Care Routine to Calm Mind.