“I am protecting my peace.” How many times have you heard or even said this lately? It seems peace is a hot topic (and I agree it should be) but what does it actually mean? For me, peace seems to be one of the things that mean something different for every person. I also think people have a one -dimensional ideal of peace when really peace involves your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
As individuals, we at times take the protection of our peace for granted. We tend to leave it until the last minute, not thinking it is essential, but in all honesty, your peace is the key to leading a healthy and goal-fulfilled lifestyle.
Often, when the necessary steps are not taken to protect one’ s peace, there is a breakdown in self-value, and as a result, personal boundaries are not set, which filters into how you relate to yourself.
Let’s spend some time discussing peace, how to protect it and why it is important.
What does it mean to have Inner Peace?
Having inner peace from a general perspective means assuming a state of calmness regardless of the varying factors that may seek to derail it. Peace is genuine happiness that is bound up in personal and deliberate effort instead of the approval of others. When you are in a state of peace, you are content. Peace is that milestone that, even in the presence of difficulties, remains constant and always hopeful by finding the light in every situation.
I think it is important to pause here and ask yourself for your own personal definition of peace. What does it mean to you? For me, it is the moments of stillness to breathe and be. Which with my job and family can be difficult to get to if I am not intentional.
The Importance of Finding and Focusing on Peace in Your Life
When you spend the time to focus on achieving peace in your life, you learn to build a more significant relationship with yourself and how you respond to things in your life. Some other great benefits of prioritizing peace in your life include:
Reduced stress levels
The ability to become more compassionate
Your response to negativity is different
Improved quality of sleep
Learn how to manage your emotions
Finding your Peace
But how do you get there? How are you able to decide what is your peace or how to even find it? Try some of the activities on the list below.
Journaling
Meditation
Nature walks
Deep Breathing
Scheduling breaks
Learning about yourself
Let go of the past
Love yourself
Let go of being judgmental
How to Protect Your Peace
Protecting your peace is important s that you can stay emotionally regulated and in a place where you feel like your best self. The following is a list of ways to make sure you are able to protect your peace.
Make time for self-care
Forgive quickly
Practice being grateful
Prioritize alone time
Worry less
Learn to accept the things you cant control
Do what makes you happy
Avoid uncomfortable situations
Respect yourself and others
Learn your triggers
Believe more than you fear
Harbor only positive thoughts
Treat yourself kindly
There are so many things that happen in the world and in our lives that are outside of our control. How we take care of ourselves and how we prioritize our peace is well within our control. I encourage you to do something daily that puts you in a place of peace. How do you protect your peace?