Peace of Mind Checklist
“ Money cannot buy peace of mind . It cannot heal ruptured relationships , or build meaning into a life that has none .”
Richard M . DuVos
In his seminal book , The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success , Deepak Chopra defines success as “ the continued expansion of happiness and the progressive realisation of worthy goals .” I suggest that this definition implies the attainment of “ general peace of mind .” Considering this concept , or definition , a reasonable question one may ask is “ how is this done or achieved ?” Another reasonable question could be “ what processes can we employ or use , to experience general peace of mind ”? The following is a list of processes and attitudes that may assist us in living a life with greater peace of mind . When we become more consciously aware of these concepts , and practice them , we will live a happier life .
Worrying
Basic concept : worrying is one of the most common things we do on a daily basis that blocks our attainment of peace of mind . Worrying is usually a waste of time and often creates anxiousness , stress or anxiety . Basic solution : replace worrying thoughts with concentration , focus , and follow-through on solutions to our problems . For more on this see the article “ Worry or peace of Mind ?”
Pessimism vs Optimism
A pessimist is a person who dwells on the negatives of the past , allows those negatives to ruin their day , and anticipates more negatives occurring in their life . An optimist is a person who lets go of the negatives of the past , makes a decision to enjoy their day , and anticipates better things happening in their life . Basic solution : think of optimism as a verb , it ' s something you do , practice or can learn . It ' s not a noun , something you have or don ' t have .
Perfectionism
A perfectionist is someone who expects themselves to be perfect , who expects events and others around them to be perfect . This generally is an unrealistic goal , so the perfectionist sets himself or herself up for experiencing disappointment , frustration and anxiety . Basic solution : replace the goal of