Inner Fulfillment: Reconnect with Yourself

Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self: Practical Steps for Inner Fulfillment

“Nothing is more important than reconnecting with your bliss. Nothing is as rich. Nothing is more real.” - Deepak Chopra.

Life can get busy, and we often lose the connection with ourselves, being caught up in the swirl of what’s happening around us. The disconnect with self can feel like a hollowness within. You may think that having all your boxes filled will make you feel complete: A successful career, a great partner, kids, and a thriving social life, but with all that, you still feel empty within. This is a sign of disconnection from the self.

In this article, we will explore why staying connected to your most authentic self is important and how you can do that without going to an ashram and spending years in monasteries in the Himalayas, which generally may not be possible for most.

In a nutshell, our connection to self stems from our awareness. It means living a life in tune with our thoughts, emotions, and feelings. Understanding our true nature and taking actions aligned with our most authentic selves. Of course, that’s not what always happens as we live in a society where we have to collaborate and cooperate with others to form a harmonious social structure of life, but within that structure, we can choose to do things and pursue a life that resonates with us at a deeper level. An example of this would be if you are an empathetic and calm person, you would want to pick a profession that would support these qualities such as social welfare, arts and music, and education. On the contrary, if you have high energy, you will excel more in a career related to sports, sales, law, construction, etc.

Even though, at this stage of your life, you may find yourself in an automated life that is not in accordance with your most authentic nature, you can find ways to reconnect with yourself and find your bliss within.

Reconnecting with yourself plays a vital role in your mental and spiritual health. It enhances the feeling of inner fulfillment, contentment, and happiness. It also reduces feelings of loneliness, emptiness, aimlessness, dissatisfaction, and depression.

Check-in with Yourself

Find ways of checking in with yourself and how you feel in your day-to-day life, and notice how those feelings manifest in your physical body. In simple words, our emotions are reflected in our bodies. You may notice these differences between when you are happy, how your physical body appears, and when you are stressed.

Take some time regularly to become aware of how you are feeling emotionally and physically. Take five minutes each morning and night to disconnect from the outer world and reconnect with yourself in silence. You can ask yourself how am I feeling today or at this moment?

Meditate

It is no secret that meditation is the best way to reconnect with the self. There are different ways to meditate, such as guided meditation (available on various social media platforms), breathing techniques, and silent meditation. You can practice a few different types of meditation and figure out what works best for you.

At its core, meditation is the practice of mindfulness. It allows us to disconnect from the world around us and become aware of our reality without stimulation. Scientifically, it has been proven to lower the cortisol level (the stress hormone) in the body, reduce anxiety, and help promote the feeling of calmness and groundedness.

Take time for Yourself

Often, people with a busy lifestyle ignore leisure time. Practice taking out time for yourself regularly. Whether bi-weekly or monthly, schedule time to do the things that bring you joy.

Reconnecting with self does not have to be serious all the time. It also means keeping the fun part of you alive. Or doing things that represent the real you. Schedule activities that help you cope with distress, go for leisurely walks, sit by the ocean, spend some time in the natural sunlight, and reconnect with people who know the real you.

Journaling

Writing down your feelings can be very helpful, especially if you are shy or introverted or struggle to express yourself. You don’t have to make it a chore. Just write when and what you want.

I usually recommend my clients to use their note applications on their smartphones as they are easily accessible and convenient. It gets them to express themselves freely as the emotions arise. It’s a great way to examine what situations trigger in you and how you respond emotionally and mentally to those situations.

Rest

Rest is the best medicine for recovery, whether it’s physical tiredness or mental fatigue. Allow yourself to shut down and recover. Plan your rest regularly and ensure that you have a comfortable space that supports your recovery. Invest in a comfortable bed space, with pillows and duvet that support peaceful and cozy sleep.

These are all simple things that anyone can include in their routine to promote an authentic connection to the self. The further away you are from yourself, the more anxious you’ll feel in your day-to-day life; the closer you get to your inner bliss, the more calmness you’ll feel.

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