12/01/2021
Let's talk Headspace for a sec.
Headspace; a person's state of mind or mindset. With technological advances making our work/lives easier in many ways, the pace of life has increased significantly as a result. Our minds are left overloaded w/information and at times its hard to make sense of it all.
Headspace focuses on “the capacity to think clearly, without interference”, which is crucial in the world we live in today. Without it, we tend to make bad decisions, not feel ourselves, sometimes reacting inappropriately out of character.
In the long run, the state of our headspace impacts our wellbeing and overall health.
We often hear the word headspace used in connection with psychology and meditation. We’re advised to “find more headspace” to benefit our wellbeing, so that we may better control our thoughts and feelings.
The importance of having your own headspace (the opportunity to think clearly without interference) is extremely significant if you’re trying to keep balance in life. Research has found excessive use of tech, such as smartphones, increased stress and anxiety. The buzz of a hectic day, surrounded by gadgets and phones ringing, can drown out our natural headspace and leave us feeling anxious.
Stress and anxiety can hamper our focus and prevent us from feeling like their best self. Too much of it can cause more sick days, burnout, a feeling of disengagement, depression and strained relationships. Taking time to reframe your headspace daily can help to avoid these issue. Give yourself the space you need. It's not selfish, it's necessary to allow balance in life.
Here are a few activities I've found help me to refresh my mindset, and move past my feelings to gain some mental clarity. Daily meditation is great, I do that as well, and highly recommend it. However, implementing other rituals truly has allowed me to get grounded and bring myself back to the present moment.
What are some tools you use to help reframe your headspace? Let's share, I bet we all have a few beneficial tips.