Tips To Keep Away Tensions/stress/annoying Thoughts

@sumzaya
I am also going through very tough time in my life.
What i do everyday?

1. Meditation - 15 minutes
2. Kundalini Yoga - 15-20 minutes
3. Always say "I am enough" , "Thank you god"
4. For any bad words/comments we receive I say "Thanks for sharing"
5. I also do prayer and mala jaap whenever i can do.

You can check for some speech of life coach.

Thank you

 

@sumzaya - Nice thread. While I'm not as successful in reducing tension, I have found methods to reduce getting stuck in negative thoughts.

1. Reading fiction - this is a little bit of escapism that actually helps me restart. I tend to read things that I least like my real life, with definite happy endings.

2. Create something with my hands - crafts are a great way to unwind and feel like you are actually doing something productive with your life. I have a Dollar store pack of modeling clay in my office that I mess around with and have created a car, a stegosaurus, and a flower. It's a nice challenge and feels very relaxing for the hands. It almost feels like reflexology.

3. Write a journal - try Penzu - an online journal. It's my go to, when things get tough

4. Brainstorm small business ideas - oddly therapeutic

5. Phone a close friend - There are some friends that help you reclaim the fun, carefree part of yourself.

6. Shopping/window shopping - who said that buying material good wasn't therapeutic? It's fun to see interesting things even with no intention of buying.

 

I really aspire to do all of these things. Sometimes though, I get stuck in my thoughts during meditation. I need to try the affirmations though. I heard they work wonders.

 

I know this is a bit weird but this really works for me as I am an anxious person by nature ..I have a small human skull ( its a cute version not the gory one) on my desk. This reminds me that nothing is permanent , all our joys and sorrows will pass with time and finally we all die, so no need to worry about anything .

 

I do the following and I'm hoping with time and practice I'll be able to keep away non-priority thoughts/stress

1. Pray and recite shlokas every morning.
2. Try to think of my manasiga guru when emotions cloud my brain.
3. Recently I started writing a journal. Most times I feel lonely and feel that there is none to sit and just listen to me. So nowadays I put down all emotional thoughts when they come to me in a journal on my mobile. This becomes my place to vent.

I like your clay modeling idea Bhumi. Am going to try it! Thank you!

 

@sumzaya such a nice topic... These are steps which I take when I have a bad day or bad moment in my life.


1. I try to start my day either with a good meditation (app satva).Else a half hour jogging listening good music. Both gives me a fresh and energetic start.
2. Daily chant vishnu sahasranaamam. Especially if it’s a bad day, chant in loud voice so I can concentrate on it.
3. Keeping the journal. Whenever I feel down or confused I write it down. It gives peace of mind to think and take actions.
4. Whenever chain of thoughts start at my mind I chant simple namavali else sing any song. It help me to get back my concentration.

I want to learn more mantras and sewing. Restart my dance!!(All in my to do list)

I always remind me, life is all about learning .Learning to survive in this world. Let it be at the career front or family/Social life. Politics will be everywhere and our main job is to survive and live peacefully.

Always ask "what is next” rather than dwelling in the past mud!!

 

I know what you mean. I usually make things for my son, like educational things. Whenever I search for craft projects, I make sure they are items that I would like to use or have displayed, or can be gifted. I don't think crafts are inherently negative, but hoarding unnecessary items makes it so. To keep my house clean, I make sure that I have a separate clear box for all my craft things, so that I can easily access, but it's also out of the way.

Have you tried gardening? Some people are gifted with a green thumb. (not me though)