Information noise tires us unnoticed, and restoring contact with oneself is aided not by complex techniques, but by elementary rituals: soft lighting an hour before sleep, slow food with a sense of the taste of each bite, and walking barefoot on grass. How can the habit of putting the phone in another room, breathing with a soft smile, and keeping a journal without rules restore mental balance better than any training?
Wellness master Olga Kurlovich explains that everyday habits are important for maintaining mental health and help to support inner balance. According to the expert, healthy sleep begins not in bed, but an hour before it. During this time, it is advisable to make the lighting soft and warm, ventilate the room, and postpone important decisions until the next day. It is preferable to go to bed and wake up at the same time, even on weekends. "Nutrition is also a form of self-care. It is better to start the day with a glass of warm water, eat slowly, savoring the taste of each bite. It is useful to pay attention to how you feel after eating: the body itself indicates what suits it. Bright vegetables, greens, and spices on the plate lift the mood just by their appearance."
The expert also notes that walks without a specific route help restore contact with oneself. It is worth noticing not only with the eyes but also with the nose: the smell of pine, damp earth, flowers. In warm weather, it is beneficial to walk barefoot on grass or sand — this pleasantly stimulates the nerve endings.
"Information noise is tiring, even if we do not notice it. It is recommended to arrange an hour without screens in the morning and evening, as well as to take a break for a day or two from news feeds. Instead of scrolling through the feed, one can browse a beautiful magazine or photo album. An evening without gadgets an hour before sleep helps to switch off. It is better to leave the phone in another room. In the freed-up time, one can draw, even without skills, write a letter by hand, or simply sit by the window, watching the sky darken." As the expert explains, meditation is a time to be with oneself. Simple methods include breathing with a soft smile on the exhale, watching the clouds, or expressing gratitude in silence — recalling three things for which you are grateful on that day.
"Creativity does not require mastery. It is a way to express oneself: painting with colors or chalks, sculpting with clay, keeping a journal without rules, making collages from magazines. The main thing is not the result, but the process."
The expert emphasizes that physical activity should bring joy, not just serve to burn calories. Morning yoga, swimming in a warm pool, brisk walks without effort, gentle fitness with an instructor who focuses on comfort, help to feel the body alive and flexible.
