Need to tap into some calm amid the chaos? Not only is this endeavor good for you – it may also be good for those around you. “Remember that when we take care of ourselves, it increases our energy to do the things we want for ourselves and others,” says Mayo Clinic Health System psychotherapist, Sarah Stinson. Here, five ideas that will jumpstart your journey….
READ AND FEED
We could tell you to delve into a deeply meditative book about finding happiness; or we could just hand you some hot, new titles (below) that people are happily eating up. According to the editors of Real Simple, “diving into a page-turner can…offer benefits for your health and happiness.” From helping you to relax, to boosting brainpower, and increasing empathy, reading is unquestionably a path to inner joi. Here, some relevant reads:
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STEP OUTSIDE
We don’t mean nature (although that’s a brilliant way to boost the joi factor); we mean shifting your focus from your inner needs to those of others. According to experts at the Cleveland Clinic, a chemical response takes place in the body when you do something nice: Whether it’s a lending a helping hand or making a charitable donation, your brain secretes serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin –combined, they regulate mood, boost pleasure, and create a sense of connection with others.
MAKE A JOI LIST
Remembering what makes you happy when you’re in the midst of stress or chaos, can be tough. Mindfulness expert and author, Julie Potiker, suggests compiling a “joy list” of activities that you can reach for in times of struggle – actions that routinely bring you to a calmer internal space.
GET SCENT-IMENTAL
What we smell is an undeniably powerful mood-booster. In fact, studies show that 75 percent of emotions are actually triggered by smell; which is why catching a whiff of something nostalgic (your grandpa’s pipe tobacco; fresh cut grass; someone’s perfume) evokes instant good feels. Ways to surround yourself with those sensory power tools?
- Brew tea
- Light a candle
- Diffuse your room
- Spray your pillow
- Bake something delicious
- Open your windows and breathe deeply
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