The proverb actually goes: "There is strength in tranquility," but happiness is found there too. Tranquility means taking small breaks in everyday life. Here are the best tips.
Moments of happiness: The best ingredients for them
How to do that is something everyone has to figure out for themselves. Meditation, yoga, looking at the blue sky, breathing exercises, petting a pet, listening to music... all these activities have the same goal: they take us out of our physical and mental environment and help us switch off.
They all have one thing in common: afterwards, we feel calmer, more satisfied, and stronger. The best ingredients for more moments of happiness. Certain situations and changes in life cannot be controlled. These certainly include the separation from a loved one, a serious illness, and death. The list could go on.
Pausing, taking breaks
The only thing that remains in such situations is our attitude towards how we encounter these partly unchangeable situations and how we deal with certain topics in life. For many people, this is why the trend is moving toward "pausing." This means nothing other than taking breaks. These can be minutes, an hour, an afternoon, or even a weekend. The break looks different for everyone, too. While some need physical activity and focus on the body to mentally switch off, others need quiet moments.
Tranquility: going out and into nature
Basically, it is about breaking the routine and giving the mind a rest. In nature, we not only find moments of recovery and relaxation, but it also offers many different medicinal plants that have been used traditionally for relaxation for centuries. Here is a brief overview:• Rhodiola rosea – Golden root for the mood
The golden root, as it is also called, belongs to the adaptogenic plants like ashwagandha and ginseng. This medicinal plant grows in alpine zones of Europe. It can also be found in Asia and North America. The root appeared in the official Swedish pharmacopoeia as early as 1775. In Siberia, it is said to have healing powers. A study by the Justus Liebig University in Giessen showed that rose root extract increases mental and emotional resilience. Traditionally, Rhodiola rosea is used as a strengthening medicinal plant that helps with fatigue and exhaustion while lowering stress levels.
• Ginseng – A classic in TCM
Asian miracle tuber, anti-aging root... ginseng goes by many names. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), it has been a classic for more than 2,000 years. The Asian medicinal plant "Panax ginseng" is classified as an adaptogenic plant. These are balancing and harmonizing plants that help the body better cope with physical and mental stress. Particularly interesting about the ginseng root is the combination of ginsenosides, which are the secondary plant compounds contained in the tuber. A nice side effect: ginseng stimulates blood circulation and cell regeneration, which is why more and more natural cosmetic products containing ginseng can be found.
• Holy Basil – Star from Ayurvedic cuisine for more balance
In the Ayurvedic school of healing from India, Holy Basil (Tulsi) is considered an important medicinal plant that ensures harmony between body and mind. Compared to other types of basil, Holy Basil is particularly rich in antioxidants in the form of secondary plant compounds, such as essential oils and flavonoids. Therefore, the plant is used for nervous restlessness and exhaustion.
• Ashwagandha – A source of peace and energy
In this country, it is known as the sleeping berry or winter cherry. The ashwagandha plant bears bright red cherries. The plant is also one of the classics of India's millennia-old Ayurveda teachings. As an adaptogen, ashwagandha is used not only for its relaxing effect on body and mind but also to support sleep, and because of its secondary plant compounds, it has cell-protective, immune-strengthening, and anti-inflammatory effects.
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