by Michelle Wilbraham, Entrepreneur and Virtual Assistant at VA Connect
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic that we are all facing at present I thought that it would be very appropriate to encourage everyone to find that place that you can call your happy place.
Do you have a happy place? A physical place that you can retreat to that grounds you and makes you feel peaceful and find balance. Finding your happy place sounds cliché, I know, but everyone has at least one. A happy place is a serine place that puts positive thoughts in your mind and a smile on your face. This is where we can be our true selves allowing ourselves to be present, casting aside grudges of the past and pausing our worries for the future.
Recharge your batteries
Everyone needs a place they can go to where they can step out of daily life and just relax. All of us need a place to recharge our batteries, where we feel safe and where we can do things that bring us joy. We all have that one place our mind immediately goes to when we imagine a safe and comfortable environment. It’s important to remember that your happy place mustn’t be something that uses up your energy.
I have a love affair with the beach. There is something about looking out over the beautiful endless ocean, feeling the sand beneath my feet, and smelling that fresh salty air. It never disappoints, rather it is always there to soothe my soul and dissipate my worries. With each wave that rolls in, comes calm and loving energy. It is definitely my happy place.
When finding a happy place, you need to have an open-mind and be willing to try new things. It is always good to experience new things alone. You will know if the place or activity you are doing brings you peace of mind and become stress-free.
How it benefits you
A happy place gives you the chance to be in your own little world, feel happy and de-stress. Whether it be with a good book, a movie, a meal, exercising or at a relaxing spot. You get to find out what really makes you happy and how beneficial it is in your life. A happy place can get you out of a bad mood or a bad state of mind.
Creating Your Happy Place
What kind of environments are you most drawn to?
Where do you feel most energized and alive?
Where do you feel most calm and at peace?
It’s somewhere you feel safe.
It has things in it you enjoy.
It has privacy.
You literally look forward to being there.
You feel peace and joy in it.
Take a few minutes to jot down a list of the places that always brings you the most pleasure.
It could even be that your happy place isn’t physically real, but a mental place you can go to when you need to.
I hope that these 10 tips help you find your happy place.
If you don’t have a happy place, dealing with your stress and isolation during these very trying times will probably be much harder. Stay Safe!
Michelle Wilbraham is a Virtual Assistant based in Cape Town, South Africa. She has 10 years experience working as a medical secretary together with 17 years working as a PA. Michelle prides herself in her ability to complete all tasks given to her and she is always prepared to go the extra mile. Her knowledge and experience in office administration and secretarial duties ensures that she meets and exceeds all client expectations. Michelle has experience in online research, transcription, sorting expenses receipts and capturing, preparing daily sales co-ordination sheets, medical stock control and other administrative tasks. She is passionate and committed to her job and looks forward to putting her experience into action by adding value your business.
Michelle is an Entrepreneur and Virtual Assistant at VA Connect in South Africa. Find out more at www.vaconnect.co.za