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Inner peace as part of psychological health
Sometimes, even though we are surrounded by beautiful people, "fancy" things, and fulfilled goals, we somehow miss it - our inner peace.
After more than 15 years of working with people in personal development processes, it is clear to me that it is not so important what we achieve in the outside world, as much as what is important how we feel inside ourselves. That's why, in all my workshops, retreats, and classes, I come back to this question again and again:
👉 "How are you, "inside yourself?"
When was the last time you felt peace?
Many of us live on autopilot. Work responsibilities, family roles, ambitions... And in all that racing – we forget to stop and ask ourselves:
"Am I truly present in my own life?"
Peace is not just the absence of stress. It is a state of awareness, acceptance, and presence. It is quality of life which is nurtured from within. And yes – it requires work, patience, and love.
But why is it so difficult for us?
One of my retreat participants in Albania told me:
"I thought I would only come for yoga. But here I found a part of myself that I had lost a long time ago. For the first time, I felt true peace. And no, it wasn't the silence, it was the feeling that I was finally safe within myself."
– Yule, 45 years old.
This peace does not come from the outside world, but from within ourselves. internal state – the subconscious, memories, childhood experiences, habits. Imagine your consciousness as a garden. Your thoughts are seeds. If you regularly sow thoughts of fear, worry, and guilt – what will you get?
That's why I say - before we "think positively", we need to purify and nourish the soil. Let's recognize the roots of anger, dissatisfaction, stress. Let's allow ourselves to let's start from the inside.
My 5 tools for cultivating inner peace:
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Conscious breathing – every morning, spend 5 minutes just with your breath. It connects me to my true self.
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Question of the day – “What is most important to me today?” (and while I lie in bed I answer myself).
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Mental hygiene – just as we brush our teeth, we should also cleanse our thoughts.
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Body awareness – yoga, walking, dancing – something that brings me back into contact with myself.
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Gratitude – Every day I write down at least 3 things I am grateful for.
What about anger?
Anger is natural. But do we listen to it or suppress it? It is the voice of our inner child telling us something. And if we don't pay attention to it, it will continue to scream through our bodies, emotions, and reactions.
When we are angry:
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Stop.
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Drink water (cold water cools the fire within us)
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Get some air.
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Look in the mirror and ask:
"What do I really need right now?"
Questions for reflection:
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What have I achieved this year so far and what fulfills me?
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When was the last time I said "no" to something that was harming me?
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What brings me peace? (and do I allow myself to do that often enough?)
In my programs, people usually don't look for techniques, but space to return to themselves. A space where they will be heard, seen and accepted. And that is when transformations happen – not because the world has changed, but because they have changed from within.
And you?
When you take a break, when you withdraw from the noisy world, when you give your body rest and your mind silence – then it begins to be born. true peace.
And believe me, it is not a luxury. It is your natural state. You just need to come home – to yourself.
Love and light,
Biljana Peseva – wellness coach, yoga instructor and trainer
p.s. in September we are going to Wellness & Yoga active vacationCome with us, read! HERE more!