Revitalise your mind

Good mental health leads to positive self-image which breeds satisfying relationships. Mental health has suffered tremendously in the last couple of years. Like physical health, the mind too needs your attention and some preventive care.

Some rejuvenators for the mind

1.      Welcome the irritants

When the sand irritates the oyster, the poor creature turns it into a priceless pearl. How does the oyster do it?  Simply, by leaving itself open to such irritants. Do you open yourselves to irritants? Most of us would agree that we don’t.However, in reality, anticipation of a little discomfort drives us to shut out even the things that are refreshing. What a pity! We forget that the more open our lives are, the more relaxed we become. Never mind the little irritants; think of the pearl that comes thereafter!

2.      Smile

Make it a habit to stretch those facial muscles. Smile at those whom others look through— a beggar child, the doorman and the peon. Reaching out brings warmth to your day.

3.      Bestir yourself

When you wake up late, you rush through the morning chores which gets you all worked up. Begin your day a little early to give yourself time to warm up and size up the challenges ahead.Savour your day by soaking in the ambient energy of the morning and listening to some soothing music. Remember, music just like our body, has its moods and time; the two ought to be compatible. Otherwise, it loses its effect.

4.      Wise words

With work spaces getting more cramped, even the best designed office leaves you claustrophobic. You have to deal with people having varied temperaments. Just remember this quote when someone gets rude, ‘Avoid loud and aggressive people; they are vexatious to the spirit.’

5.      Drag out boredom

Exercise does  many great things for you which you might be unaware of. It is a simple solution for stress, weight problems, depression, boredom and conditioning of the heart, so take some time out to relax around. Choose the form of exercise that suits you best and let the day’s problems melt away.

6.      Unclutter your mind

The merits of meditation are worth trying. Enrol in a class to learn the basics or read about the various ways of calming the mind or simply, switch off the PC/TV, dim the lights, put on some soft music and let the thoughts flow. Filter out all adverse feelings. The daily power cut is the best time to meditate. It is certainly not easy to erase stress from daily living but meditation helps to maintain a placid temperament.

Adopting these energy-boosting strategies is totally within your grasp. These would help tailor your daily routine and unleash your energy. Soon you will discover a new self!