Times are tough now the whole world has hit a big pause button, and achieving inner peace seems impossible. Industries across the globe are facing massive losses, and recession is another big thing to deal with for many countries. There are no jobs, and people who were employed have been losing their jobs because companies cannot pay their employees. The world is facing a substantial pandemic in which hundreds of thousands have died, and people have lost their loved ones. Times are tough to get through as it seems like there is no end to this. People are falling into cheap ways of getting out of stress such as drugs. There has been a rise in addiction cases. But things will get better one day hopefully, and we will be out of the situation we are facing.

Some of the most affected countries in the world are China, USA, UK, and Italy. It is getting difficult for people to deal with this situation and they are falling for drugs to escape. There are many other ways through which we can reduce our stress and generate peace inside us without turning to illegal drugs.

Holding onto the light of hope in these difficult times is a very brave and courageous thing to do, as it is not always the easiest option. Times will surely get better one day hopefully, and we will return to our old way of life and the meetups we used to do with our friends and family. Here are some ways where you can serve yourself with better mental health, good physical health, and how you can avoid negative thoughts.

Obtain inner peace

It will all start with positive thinking, gratitude, and love for yourself. We must value and treat ourselves with the kindness and respect we deserve. We must avoid self-criticism or people who can cause negativity. We must avoid such people or do not give any attention to their opinions on how we should look, and what we should eat or do. Instead we should spend time on ourselves by enjoying something new. Painting, dancing, or playing sports can help keep a person fit and healthy, they can also help us achieve good mental health and peace. We can do activities like gardening or play an instrument, or even learn how to play a new instrument or language to keep ourselves engaged all day long.

We can incorporate meditation and yoga into our routine, which are proven to be the best stress busters and relievers. Yoga also helps keep us fit and tones the body. You should also focus on getting the right amount of sleep daily. Including all these good habits in our lives and avoid bad habits such as smoking, eating fried food every day, not drinking plenty of water, and consuming unlimited alcohol can be very harmful to our mental and physical health.

Creating a positive environment and choosing who should be and not be a part of your friend circle is also important—certain types of relationships pay a significant impact on mental health. If we have positive, motivating, and enjoyable people around us, it will affect us in the right way. If we have toxic relations and people in our life, it will be difficult for us to cope with such a person and these types of relationships will have a massive impact on our mental health. So the main idea is to stay away from such relations which make you question yourself and your worth and create life difficult for you, criticize you for who you are, or taunt you in a way that it effects and disrespects you in public. It is you who know your worth, and nothing is impossible for you to achieve. All you need is self-acceptance and unconditional love for yourself, which will help you think positively and maintain good mental health, along with a good outlook on life.

In these difficult times it is sometimes challenging for even an optimistic person to stay positive where everything seems to stay the same. It is only we who can help ourselves out and retain our mental health and stay positive. We must limit our intake on how much news we watch and not just watch TV the whole day. This can make you even more anxious over this situation. By following these steps, you can help maintain good mental health and stay peaceful.