Be more Buddha - Positive Zen Habits To Change Your Life

Choose The Simple Life

Simplifying your life has many benefits. Not only do you minimise stress, but you also improve the quality of your wellbeing and life. Adopting a Zen attitude that help you become more grounded and capable of maintaining balance and inner calm, regardless of what is going on around you.

Zen is an ancient philosophy that teaches you how to become more Buddha. The practice dates back to the Tang dynasty and has roots in meditation. When you introduce Zen habits into your life you can improve your focus and concentration, enhance your kindness and compassion, and increase your self-awareness. When you are more Zen, you have less stress and a greater belief in yourself.

Don't Compare

Constantly comparing yourself to others is a harmful habit that negatively impacts on your confidence and self-esteem. Instead, turn your attention inwards and focus on developing a compassionate attitude towards yourself. When you are in the Zen zone you become accepting of yourself and no longer have the need to compare.

Let Go Of Anger

Pent-up emotions can keep you in a place of pain and suffering. Negative feelings can have a detrimental effect on all areas of your life. The Zen practice of mindfulness can help you manage anger so that you can acknowledge your feelings without the need for an emotional outburst. Your inner focus will keep you centred so that you can identify your anger triggers.

Release Regrets

Regretting mistakes or actions can keep you stuck and block you from moving forward in your life. As there is nothing that you can do to change the past it’s essential to release your feelings of regret. Accept what is, and be grateful for every moment. Forgive yourself and others, and let go of any associated feelings of guilt. Releasing regret is like wiping the slate clean. You become unburdened and free.

Take Control

Blaming other people for the things that have happened to you, or that you have failed to achieve, is pointless. A Zen master is in absolute control of all feelings and emotions, and takes full responsibility of their life. You have the power to manifest anything and to create positive outcomes. Don’t give your power away to others. Take control of changing your life for the better.

Become Fearless

It’s natural to be fearful. This habit however, may be causing you to miss out on the greatest opportunities in life. Be open to stepping out of your comfort zone so that you can experience all that life has to offer. Let go of the fear of the future and embrace every new possibility.

Be Single Minded

Mindfulness is the practice of being in the moment. When you bring your full attention to the experiences that are occurring in the moment you enhance your self-awareness. Stop multi-tasking and get into the positive habit of being single minded. Eliminate non-essential effort and turn your focus to one thing at a time. You will be able to calmly acknowledge your feelings, emotions, thoughts and physical sensations in a way that makes you become more appreciative of life.

Practice Kindness And Compassion

A kind word or a compassionate deed can have a huge positive impact on someone. It can also make you feel surprisingly good about yourself. Make it a daily habit to spread a little love wherever you go. Speak only kind words and be compassionate to others.

Have A Laugh

Give yourself permission to enjoy a good belly laugh every day. Stop being so serious and start seeing the funny side of life. Have a chuckle about your mistakes and giggle over silly things.