How to slow down mentally?

How to slow down mentally: If you find yourself feeling devastated, hopeless, or like you are constantly running from one thing to the next, learning how to slow down may be just what you need.

When you deliberately slow down your days and life, it helps you become more present and mindful. And when you are not rushing from one thing to another, struggling just to keep up, life can be a lot more pleasant too. But learning how to slow down mentally is not always easy. It takes purposeful effort to slow down yourself and things mentally.

How to slow down mentally

Keep it stress-free

Do not set any pressure on yourself to do everything on the list all at once. Start by trying one thing. Hopefully, over time, this suggestion of a way to slow down will become engrained in your everyday routines and rhythms so you can live a slower that you can enjoy.

Get outside

Spending time in nature has been proven to have a broad range of physical and mental health benefits. Going outside can lower your blood pressure, reduce feelings of stress and increase creativity, and memory, boost immunity. But another wonderful advantage of spending time in nature is the way it allows you to slow down and let go of some of the busyness of life. It will also keep your body and mind in good condition.

Turn off your phone

Technology is a fantastic thing. It makes life more manageable in so many ways and feeds us with many opportunities to innovate, unite and create.

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But it can also become time-consuming when you are always connected, always reachable, and always plugged in. An excellent way to practice slowing down is unplugging. 

Spend some time noticing your breath

A simple way to slow down mentally is to take some time to sit and notice your breath. Noticing your breath is a condition of meditation. But meditation does not have to be difficult or harsh. When you notice your mind wandering, return your awareness to your breath. This way you are teaching your brain to be more mindful by replacing your focus with your breath again and again. This helps you to make an intentional choice to sit and slow down for a few minutes and this is a great way to practice slowing down in general.

Turn off the noise

Sometimes turning off the noise in your life is a fantastic way to slow down and give yourself a break. Try turning off the tv, music, etc. for a few minutes and stay in silence. Take a minute to notice and pay attention to where you are, what you are doing, and what is going on around you.

These are some easy ways you can work on slowing down yourself mentally so that you can enjoy your life more.

Whenever you are feeling hustled, overly busy, or simply overwhelmed, try some of these tips to help you calm down.