If someone comes up to you shouting the title, you would probably wonder if such a thing can be achieved and if the stranger is sane. Many people correctly think that peace of mind means not worrying, but they incorrectly resort to avoiding their fears, problems, and emotions. Let’s explore how you can live in the present and face life with tranquility even when things get tough.
Be Comfortable With Change
You may have heard the saying “the only constant in life is change” more than once, but it actually is true. No matter how good your life currently is, things will not last forever. By all means, you should enjoy the good but don’t get too attached because you will suffer more when it ends. On the other hand, bad times may seem permanent but you can find peace in knowing that your situation will change. Embracing change will free you of worry and let you keep pushing on.
Focus on Your Actions
If you’re like other people, you get frustrated and negative when things don’t go your way even when you’ve taken all the necessary steps. Focusing on your actions helps you cope when you don’t get the results that you want. Take pride in the fact that you did everything in your power, but know that the end result is influenced by many things that you can’t control. When you do everything that you said you would do, you fulfill promises to yourself, so ride that sense of self-accomplishment instead of wanting more.
Remember Your Purpose
When times get tough and you feel unmotivated, remind yourself of your purpose. If you haven’t found your purpose, use Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius’ trick that got him out of bed every morning. In The Meditations, the emperor reminds himself that the nature of man is to work, not lay around all day. Remind yourself of your duty as a human being to do work, especially when tasks have been piling up. The more things you put off, the more anxious you get. You don’t have to finish everything at once, but there’s a sense of calmness and accomplishment when you do what you’re supposed to.
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