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Welcome back to our series of blogs about the 4Life Way. Today, we’ll focus on the third pillar of the 4Life Way: Reflect.
This third pillar is about taking time to enjoy peace and quiet each day. Reflection encompasses your mental health and how you prioritize your time. Reflection is not something many people prioritize in our fast-paced world because life is getting faster and faster. It’s harder to find time for reflection, but it has never been more important.
You may have to schedule time for peace and quiet, or it might not happen. Making time for yourself may be difficult, but it’s so worth it! Even if you don’t think you have time to meditate or reflect, you’ll be so much better once you return to work and your other activities!
We’ve got some tips to help you prioritize reflection:
Many of us understand the basics of physical health: exercise, eat a healthy diet, and get enough sleep help. Being physically healthy is so important, but sometimes mental health gets pushed to the side or forgotten. Your mental health needs attention, too. When you feel good on the inside, you can accomplish more and you’ll feel happier, too!
Reflection requires you to look at yourself and focus on what matters. Prioritizing your activities and to-do list can do wonders for your mental health. You may not have time to do everything on your to-do list, which is why prioritizing is so important. Do the most important things first and then fit everything else around those. Don’t leave your priorities up to chance! Also, don’t forget to schedule time for meditation, quiet time, a walk, or some other activity that helps you get in touch with your mind and body.
Meditation is a great way to find some peace and quiet, even within your own mind. Meditation trains your brain to stay in the present moment so you aren’t as worried about the past or the future. The only time you have control of is this moment, and meditation can help ground you in the present. Meditation also helps you stay aware of your thoughts and emotions, which makes it easier to process and deal with them.
Meditation also lowers cortisol, which may help you feel calmer and more relaxed.1
Breathing may not be something you consciously think about very often, but it can be so useful when you really focus on it. Deep breathing helps bring you to the present moment, and it gets oxygen to your brain, which can help you think more clearly. Deep breathing also increases your mental clarity and helps you think better.2 It can also reduce stress and anxiety.3
We live in a world full of distractions. Phones are a big culprit, but you can also be distracted by other things. Even just your own racing thoughts may be enough to distract you. Mindfulness is all about being present. Mindfulness involves being completely present in whatever you are doing right now.
Try being mindful and present as you perform a mundane activity, such as eating breakfast or brushing your teeth. Focus on your five senses: what do you see? smell? taste? feel? hear? You may be surprised how much being present helps boost your mental health and outlook on life. Small moments of mindfulness can have a big impact, as mindfulness encourages you not to dwell on the past or the future, both of which you can’t control.
You see what you look for, so why not look for the positives in life? Something powerful happens when you look for the positive: you start to find more positivity, and you begin creating your own positive change. It’s not always easy, but choosing a smile and gratitude can go a long way toward better mental health and a happier attitude. You can’t control what happens to you, but you can choose how you feel about it and how you react.
Social media and technology can be a fun break, but they can also be addictive. In fact, studies have shown the negative effects of social media on mental health and well-being.4 It can also be hard to tell what is real and what is filtered, especially online. There is nothing wrong with staying caught up with friends and turning to social media for a break, but make sure you are the one in control, not your phone!
Also, view whatever you see online with a healthy dose of skepticism. Remember that everyone is only showing their best on social media, so don’t get caught up in a fake version of reality and forget about the good going on in your own life! Set a timer or allot a fixed amount of time for social media. After your time is done, turn off your phone for a few minutes and take a walk or do some other activity that will bring you to the present moment.
Have you tried 4Life Transfer Factor Reflexion? It’s got some great ingredients to help bring balance to your body and your mind, and it boosts your immune system! Reflexion is tailored for busy individuals who want to promote relaxation and their ability to cope with the stresses of everyday life.*
When you feel better physically, it’s easier to feel good mentally. That’s why we always recommend 4Life Transfer Factor Immune Boost. It has 1,000 mg of 4Life Transfer Factor and more vitamin C than ten oranges. Transfer Factors in Immune Boost are clinically proven to activate the immune system within two hours, and it’s delicious!*5
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