If you have been reading up on the best books on meditation you might be interested to know that meditation is just one of three important elements to self development. Here is an overview of the most important exercises you can use to help become more self aware:
- Meditation: If you are reading the best books on meditation good for you. Meditation is the first skill you must develop in order to become more self aware and to aid in your self development. Meditation can help you find inner peace and to access your subconscious. You can become better in touch with your self and your emotions and find balance and peace of mind. You can use meditation as a tool to focus inwardly and find out how to clear your mind and body so you are more focused on the important elements of life and can let go of stress and anger. Meditation provides much needed quiet time, slows everything down and allows you time to manage negative emotions and open your heart to positive affirmations.
- Journaling: Journaling is another excellent way to cleanse your mind and release raw emotions. A journal is a private writing board where you can express yourself without fear of judgement. You can write down your inner most thoughts good or bad and then reflect on them at later dates. You can use your journal to discover repeated behaviours both good and bad and use this for self development and improvement. You will become a better person who is in tune with themselves and in better control of their own happiness.
- Positive Thoughts: It can be very difficult to learn to use positive thoughts to assist with your self development. Many adults have lived a life short of optimism and it is an actual habit that can be very hard to break. Negativity and pessimism are often traits we learn from our parents and if you have had an entire life with negative thoughts you will have to work hard to free yourself from the burden. Everyday you can use affirmations to rid yourself of self doubt and use them to refresh your relationship with the universe. A positive attitude allows you to have faith in the universe and believe that the world is on your side.
Making these three exercises part of your everyday life will help you be more successful in your journey of self development.
