Top 3 Benefits of Being Calm
There are a number of benefits to cultivating a sense of calm and reducing stress in your life. Here are a few:
1. Reduced stress and anxiety
Being calm helps to reduce stress and anxiety levels in the body, allowing you to feel more relaxed and at ease. "Some degree of anxiety is normal and even necessary," says Dr. Ann Epstein, a psychiatrist at Harvard-affiliated Cambridge Health Alliance and medical editor of the Harvard Special Health Report Coping with Anxiety and Stress. "Anxiety signals us that something is awry or might need our attention. However, you don't want the response to become exaggerated or to dominate your life," she says. Good coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety can help you stay healthy during turbulent times.
2. Better decision-making
When you are calm, you are able to think more clearly. Researchers discovered that mindfulness meditation, which helps people focus on the present moment and block out other distractions, can help people make better decisions.
3. Increased self-awareness
By cultivating a sense of calm, you become more attuned to your emotions and inner experiences, which can help you develop a greater sense of self-awareness and personal growth. This study from the National Center for Biotechnical Information found that those with a higher sense of self-reflection and self-awareness had a deeper understanding of others.
Finding peace in our daily life can be a useful tool for decision making, self-awareness, and reducing stress and anxiety. The studies linked above demonstrate that finding a sense of calmness can help us not only manage daily life, but grow in our own awareness while improving relationships with those around us.
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