I often hear the question, in various forms: “How can I stay balanced yet active, grounded, and present throughout an ordinary day?”
Where do I hear it? Both in my own mind and from those around me, particularly from people who are focused on personal growth and well-being.
So today, I’d like to share with you four of my favorite practices that bring me balance, happiness, and inner peace.
Sometimes, I have hectic or even stressful days—filled with tasks, deadlines, and all kinds of unexpected situations. Despite this, I know I am responsible for how I handle these moments and the energy I bring into the world. It’s up to each of us whether we let ourselves be overwhelmed by life’s challenges or whether we take control and choose to be victorious in life’s game.
There are a few simple practices that help me get “back on track” when things seem to spiral out of control, and I’m happy to share them with you below:
1. Gratitude
It may sound strange, but I often find myself walking down the street, choosing to focus on gratitude—mentally naming the things in my life that I am grateful for in that moment. (If you ever see me walking alone and smiling, I’m probably mentally making my gratitude list 😊). I look around, appreciate what’s around me, and let gratitude fill me from head to toe.
On this note, I like to start my day in a state of gratitude, so I’ve incorporated a gratitude exercise into my morning routine. I write down at least five things I’m thankful for in my journal, trying to list different aspects each day. You’ll probably hear me talk about gratitude practices often because I strongly believe in the transformative power of gratitude.
If you haven’t yet practiced gratitude, this is a great place to start, and it can have miraculous effects on your life. It doesn’t have to be in the morning if that doesn’t fit your routine; it could be during a lunch break, on the bus ride to work, or whenever works for you. And don’t worry if you don’t have a journal or don’t prefer that approach—feel free to make a list on your phone and update it daily with the things you’re grateful for.
2. Bless your food before eating
We already know that everything is energy—everything communicates and everything vibrates. If that’s the case, then our intentions, the words we speak or think and even the food we eat are all energy. Blessing our food is a way of planting words and intentions filled with love, so that the food vibrates at a higher frequency before we consume it.
This was once a common practice in many households; perhaps your grandparents, aunts, or even parents used to say a prayer before meals. Today, fewer people pay attention to this ritual. I believe it’s important to bless your food before eating. Why? In short, I think this simple gesture infuses our food with love, gratitude and positive energy, making it tastier, more nutritious and kinder to our bodies.
3. Visualizing a light globe
This is an imagination exercise. When you feel overwhelmed, low on energy, uninspired, or confused, take a moment to visualise yourself surrounded by a globe of pearly white light. Close your eyes, encircle yourself in this light, and add in the feelings you wish to experience (e.g., feeling safe, loved, relaxed, etc.), then visualise yourself this way. It only takes 1-2 minutes, but this exercise can radically shift your energy level and improve your day.
4. Pocket breathing
This is a Kundalini meditation, highly effective for releasing stress and restoring vitality. Here’s how it works: inhale through your nose four times in equal intervals, and exhale through your mouth four times, also in equal intervals. Even practicing this for just one minute is a great start. As you advance and it becomes more natural, you can extend your practice up to 11 minutes. It’s an excellent exercise, especially before bedtime, for a more restful sleep.
It’s said that the small habits we practice daily lead us to success, so I invite you to incorporate daily rituals that suit you and support you in your life journey.
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