Everyone experiences stress, especially young people who feel overwhelmed in the virtual world by constant change, endless comparisons, and the pressure to keep up. In such cases, the sense of inner peace can decline, which may lead to frustration and weakened ambitions.
Inner peace is not a luxury, nor does it mean a complete absence of stress. It is the ability to face life’s pressures without losing one’s true self. In an interview with Nadormagazine, Coach Huda Zein, an emotional fitness and family guidance specialist, shared practical steps to help young people preserve their calm in the middle of life’s storms.
1. Start From Within
Coach Huda emphasizes that inner peace begins with simple self-awareness.
“Train yourself in self-reflection. Ask daily: How do I feel? What bothers me? Don’t run from your emotions or suppress them—observe and accept them. Once you see yourself clearly, you can make peace with yourself.”
This self-awareness, she explains, is the foundation for emotional balance and resilience.
2. Five Minutes of Silence
“In a noisy world, silence is food for the soul,” says Zein. Spend at least five minutes each day without music, conversation, or racing thoughts. Sit quietly, breathe deeply, and listen to your heartbeat. Even a short pause can recharge the mind and calm the inner self.
3. Protect Yourself From Stress Triggers
Peace cannot grow in environments that drain you. Ask yourself: Am I following news that heightens my anxiety? Do I surround myself with people who exhaust me? It’s not selfish to choose quieter spaces or reduce overwhelming relationships. Setting healthy boundaries is an act of self-respect.
4. Make Gratitude a Daily Practice
5. Move Your Body, Free Your Mind
According to Coach Huda, the body and mind are inseparable:
“A heavy mind cannot rest in a stagnant body.”Move daily—walk outside, stretch, or do simple exercises. The goal is gentle, mindful movement, not pressure. Physical activity becomes a bridge to mental clarity and resilience.
6. Let Your Space Reflect Balance
External chaos fuels inner chaos. Organize your room, desk, or even your bag. A tidy environment with calm lighting and clean corners sends the brain signals of stability, which positively affects your mood.
7. The Power of Saying “No”
Much stress comes from feeling obligated to please everyone. Learn to say no without guilt. Protecting your time and energy is not avoidance, but a conscious way of living.
A Journey, Not a Destination
Coach Huda concludes: “Inner peace isn’t a perfect state—it’s a daily journey. You may stumble, get angry, or feel sad, and that’s normal. What matters is always returning to yourself, creating your own space, and choosing peace even in the heart of the storm.”
Her message to young people: “You can’t control everything around you, but you can always choose how to respond.”
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