World Mental Health Day 2022: Do you often wake up feeling bored and exhausted and endless cups of tea and coffee only make your mood worse? You’re not alone. Daily stress builds up over a period of time and excessive screen time combined with a lack of quality sleep could literally wreak havoc on our mental health and reduce our productivity by several levels. It’s important to start your day and unwind in a healthy way, and that requires a daily routine that includes certain self-care practices that refresh and rejuvenate you.
“In our daily lives, where most of us are busy at work for almost 50 to 60 hours a week, snoozing the alarm often gives us instant respite from a hectic day at work. We find it hard to get out of the bed in the mornings and start our day with the same energy every day. However, incorporating some rituals into our daily routine can help us start the day in a healthy and happy way, “says Ira Trivedi, Celebrity Influencer and Founder, Yoga Love.
Here are 7 rituals that can refresh and rejuvenate you every day and help you start your days on the right foot.
1. Meditate and express gratitude
Research shows that gratitude meditation is strongly associated with a greater sense of happiness and well-being. “Focusing on positivity and counting blessings increases optimism, strengthens relationships, eases depression, improves immune function, and lowers blood pressure,” says Ira.
“The meaning of meditation goes beyond mindfulness. It is a sacred practice of helping one reach their highest and most powerful version of themselves. It is science-based, non-pharmaceutical meditation protocols that are proven researched to reverse anxiety, depression, and insomnia within a few weeks of diligent practice.However, in the modern age, if you’re aiming to learn authentic and effective meditation techniques for mental health, opt for backed protocols. research-based and integrated with traditional medicine and Indian knowledge systems.” says Ishan Shivanand, Founder of Yoga of Immortals.
2. Practice short sessions of yoga or training
According to Ira, exercise can help you get rid of any residual sluggishness in your body and has a huge impact on the production and balance of hormones that elevate your mood and give you an overall “feel good” response to start all the days.
“The post-pandemic sedentary lifestyle is bad for the body. The body comes from nature and one day it will return. In the meantime, if we don’t live our happiest lives, what’s the point? Get involved in regular movement. in the morning and throughout the day, whether it’s walking, dancing, playing sports, or anything that makes you feel alive. Personally, I recommend a combination of breathing and yoga techniques,” says Ishan.
3. Write down your daily goals and intentions
“We are what we repeatedly do, and what we do at the beginning of your day can set the tone for the rest. Take a moment to write and track your intentions in a journal. Honestly writing down your goals refreshes your mind and motivates you.” achieve them,” says Ira.
“To manifest the most capable version of you, practice the art of visualization and put your goals on paper. The key here is that you need to fully immerse yourself in the activity, both mentally and emotionally, and do it consistently. Believe that what you envision is possible and it has already been achieved,” says Ishan.
4. Eat nutrient-dense foods
Ira says that fueling the body with the right kind of healthy foods will give it the energy to push through the day and will also rejuvenate our bodies and increase positive thoughts.
5. Spend time with your loved ones
“The company of our loved ones makes us feel safe and less anxious. Small talk with an extra dose of laughter releases oxytocin, which shapes a person so that they become calmer and more mentally relaxed,” says Ira.
6. Express gratitude
“A little mantra has helped me incredibly to deepen my relationship with myself and those close to me. With pure intention and emotion, just say ‘I love you, I bless you, thank you’ to yourself and the people around you, with frequency. These words have an impact on brain waves and help stimulate the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems,” says Ishan.
7. Sleep on time
The most undermined and highly transformative habit is sleeping on time. Our bodies function according to the circadian rhythm, aligned with the movement of the sun. After 9 pm, the brain begins to secrete melatonin, which enables the deepest form of rest during sleep. This habit will ensure that you wake up early and get more work done than most people, with high energy levels throughout the day, says Ishan.
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