#HOWTO: Protect your peace

Unbothered, content, happy, at peace...

That's how I want you and I to live. I want to put the most emphasis on that last part though: at peace. The sixth definition of peace according to Dictionary.com reads, "freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, obsession; tranquility, serenity." Sounds great, right?

What if you don't know how to achieve or protect your peace? Below are 4 of the most practical tips for you to follow!

#1. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE BLOCK, UNFOLLOW, DO NOT DISTURB FEATURES ON YOUR PHONE:

Way too often we keep up with people who don't add anything positive to our lives. Yet, we fear blocking, deleting, or unfollowing them because, what if they find out? Or what if they ask why you blocked them? Good news: you don't need an explanation. It's totally fine if you like drama, foolishness, and being irritated at the sight of a particular person, but don't complain when you have access at your fingertips to stop it.

#2. SCHEDULE QUIET/ALONE TIME: I think this tip is often skipped over, especially for people who love to be around people. It's crucial to have alone time just to take a deep breath, clear your thoughts, and ease some tension in the body. Sometimes you have to back away from the crowd and get yourself together. Read a book, write, pray, listen to music, or just sit there. Whatever your quiet time entails, make sure it's long enough for you to feel the calming of your mind, body, and spirit.

#3. LEARN HOW TO SAY NO: Saying no is very unpopular, but needed. I still have trouble with this one myself, but that doesn't change it's importance. THERE'S NO TIME TO LIVE LIFE MAD ABOUT THINGS THAT YOU COULD'VE EASILY SAID NO TO.

When you start saying no, guilt will try and creep in to get you to go back on your promise to yourself. Then, you have two choices: say yes and be miserable (okay maybe not miserable, but you get the point), or stick with your no and be happy with your decision to value your peace.

#4. STOP COMPARING, AND DO YOU BOO!: Comparison is easily a top 3 robber of peace. Remember, most of the time people are showing you the highlights of their life. There's no way we can be at peace when we're comparing our behind the scenes with someone's final production. A lot of times girls claim to be unbothered, but are deeply bothered by the success, or dare I say it, mediocrity in the lives of others. Stopping comparison isn't easy, but it must be done in order to return peace to it's original keeper.

Any ounce of spiritual, mental, and or emotional imbalance produces the very things that peace frees you from: annoyance, distraction, anxiety, and obsession. Not to mention when your spirit is always subjected to unnecessary stress, it takes a toll on your physical abilities and appearance. You can't expect a spiritual or physical glow when you live in a state of constant conflict.

This time of learning to protect your peace will be uncomfortable for many on the outside looking in, and that's okay! You have to ask yourself are you willing to sacrifice your glow for the comfort of others who, intentionally or unintentionally, dim it? So, dust ya shoulders off girly! From this point on we are no longer tolerating living in comfortable chaos. A Girl That Glows has to make peace one of her top priorities; no if, ands, or buts about it.

PEACE +GLOW Always,

"And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.

For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful."

Colossians 3:15 NLT

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