Have you ever taken the time to observe a naturally calm person?

Here are 10 habits we can learn from naturally calm people:

1.

They choose to walk.

Jacqueline Stone

Whether it’s to meetings across town or shops up the road, calm people walk every day.

The simple leg-stretching, head-clearing activity is mandatory for serenity.

Rushing disturbs the peace and has no value.

Be determined to quit this habit.

Sufficient sleep, good nutrition, and physical activity are nonnegotiable for calm people.

These essentials are not sacrificed for a deadline or anything else.

Calm people minimize the strain on their working memory by doing some things the same way every day.

Morning rituals,capsule wardrobes, meal plans, etc.

make certain parts of their days predetermined.

Operating on autopilot like this can minimize decision-making and ease day-to-day pressure.

They practice being in the moment.

They use their phones judiciously.

Calm people are not at the mercy of their phones.

They simply use them as a tool for work and communication, maybe a source of music or news.

You will not achieve peace or poise in your life if your phone dominates your day.

They self-regulate and exercise healthy boundaries.

They are self-aware and responsive to their mental, physical, and emotional needs.

They take breaks, stretch and snack, or let off steam as required.

Practice tuning in and asserting your needs within yourself and with others, and enjoy feeling more in control.

They expect things to go awry.

Their unflappable nature comes from a deep knowing that life is unpredictable.

By all means have a plan, but be ready to change it at any moment.

They connect with the world authentically and meaningfully.

It could be an exchange with a stranger, a call with a parent, or a creative pursuit.

They embrace their small place in the world.

Perhaps most of all, their contentment comes from knowing that they have a tiny place in the universe.

They remain aware of the wide world beyond.

Start small, start now, and enjoy all the calm you deserve.