Are you Getting Peace of Mind?

Peace of mind means you are able to live in the moment. You are mindful of what you are doing and not thinking of something else.  There are things in life that contribute to your peace of mind:

• A happy family: Working parents are working outside and the children are left alone at home. They are wondering what the children are up to and they get no peace of mind while at work. It is important to build trust between children and parents. Children must notify their parents about their whereabouts and what they do at home so that parents are on top of things. Peace of mind is counting on your children to behave in your absence.

• A healthy body: A fit and healthy body are more than just getting peace of mind. It is about happiness, feeling good about yourself, robust energy and calmness. In fact, health is the prerequisite for a meaningful life. Exercise regularly, eat nutritious food and sleep well at night are some of the things you can do to sustain a healthy way of life.

• The ability to deal with problems: There will be problems. The most important thing is to take the bull by the horns and attack a problem directly. Outstanding problems are always bugging your mind. Don’t just dwell on the problems and allow them to interrupt your peace of mind.

• Joy at work: The ability to hold a job is good, the ability to be interested in your work is even better but finding happiness at work is the best thing you can have in life. You spend most of the waking hours at work, it is important to get peace of mind at the workplace. Peace of mind is about mindfulness at work and getting mindfulness is about getting harmony at home, being in good health, enjoying your work and able to solve problems creatively. 

• Financially independent: Peace of mind is also about debt-free living and making enough money to live a decent lifestyle. It is also about wanting less in life so that your mind is free from the desire to acquire more material things.

• Positive emotions: You are in full control of your mind. Think positively to promote peace of mind. Be cheerful, hopeful, confident, kind and friendly Fill your heart with love, forgiveness, appreciation and gratitude Peace of mind is about positive thoughts.

• Getting things done: Cross out your to-do list gives you more than just satisfaction after a hard day’s work. It gives you peace of mind knowing that there is no outstanding issue to worry about. You are also confident of  your ability to plan ahead and get things done

Get peace of mind to be mindful and happy.