Welcome 2021 With a Conscious Lifestyle

This is the beginning of not only a new year, but a brand new decade!

As we start the new year, here are some steps to make it a better one for yourself, physically and mentally.

As the last year passed by in a blink of an eye, with all of us happily or unhappily confined within the four walls of our house for a major part of the year, it gave us plenty time to look within our own walls too. The pandemic put a huge pause to the constant hustle-bustle & the fast-paced life this world was living since forever. A pause which was much needed to introspect & look within, and gradually improve ourselves. It reminded us, rather forced us to ‘Slow Down’.

Start your journey of a Better 2021 by helping your body remain healthy and your minds conscious. Lets bring consciousness into every activity we do - exercising, eating or sleeping. Lets be thankful for the new year we have been granted and energise it with our combined consciousness.

Start this by breathing consciously. Control over your breathing means controlling your mind and actions.

At least four times a day, try bringing all your attention to your breath. The simplest way of doing this is by telling your brain:

Take a deep breath / Inhale – “I know I’m breathing in”

Exhale – “I know I’m breathing out”

Once your physical body is at its optimal health, you can focus your attention on your mind: If you can’t go outside, go within. Continue putting conscious efforts to truly know & uncover yourself.

Like all things in life, observation and retention are the most powerful sources for understanding something in particular. To discover hidden traits of yourself, start by mindfully observing your thoughts in various situations & pen them down in a diary at the end of the day.  

Observe: What made you angry today? What made you sad? What made you elated you jumped up with joy? And what brought you so much happiness today that it made you cry? What did your mother say that made you love her even more? Are you complaining about the sun today? Or are you grateful you at least have a roof over your head saving you from the heat? 

When we observe and consciously note these actions, we will know how much is simply frills that we can easily shave off. When the burden of unwanted thoughts is off our minds, we are free to make conscious decisions about what matters most. Lets us practice mindfulness to achieve this in this new decade!

Once you get in the habit of observing your emotions & how and where your mind travels, you will begin to respond to situations, instead of just reacting. This is the biggest gift we can give ourselves. Be kind to yourself, be conscious, be mindful.

In 2021 – Let’s de-clutter ourselves and become better versions!

In Gratitude to : Kainaz Postwala, Co-Founder - White Light Elements

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