historic times — We are living in a time that **defies simple explanation**. From political unrest to collective grief, climate anxiety to global conflict, the world feels loud, uncertain, and sometimes overwhelmingly heavy. Even when our personal lives appear calm, the undercurrent of disruption can still creep into our nervous systems, our homes, and our relationships.

In the face of so much we can’t control, protecting your peace is both a necessity and an act of quiet rebellion. The good news? It doesn’t require a total life overhaul. Often, it's small shifts—within ourselves and our spaces—that make the biggest difference.

Your Physical Environment: Start with What You See

Did you know that your surroundings speak to your nervous system? Clutter, disorganization, and noise can amplify internal overwhelm, even if you don’t consciously notice it.

Choose one space—a bedside table, a kitchen counter, or even just a single drawer—and clear it out. Rearranging furniture, letting light in, or adding a calming object like a candle or plant can also shift the energy of the space and within you.
Consider an affirmation such as “I create space for clarity” as you organize.

Emotional Wellbeing: Name It to Tame It

We can’t feel peaceful if we’re constantly suppressing or ignoring the hard stuff. Your emotions are data, letting us know what needs to be tended to. Acknowledging that feelings are coming up is the first step toward healing.

Begin or end the day by checking in: What am I feeling right now? What do I need? Write it down, speak it aloud, or share it with someone you trust.
Consider an affirmation such as “My feelings are valid and worthy of my attention” when focusing on your emotional wellbeing.

Connecting to your Spiritual Side: Return to Something Bigger

Whether your spirituality is tied to faith, nature, ritual, or simply a sense of meaning or purpose—it can offer a much-needed anchor in these tumultuous times.

Light a candle and sit in silence for two minutes. Say a prayer, repeat a mantra, or just place your hand on your heart and breathe. The goal isn’t to escape the world—but to reconnect to what sustains you within it.
Try an affirmation such as “Even in the unknown, I am rooted.”

Physical Body: Move Gently, Rest Fiercely

When the world feels unstable, it’s tempting to override your body’s needs with productivity or distraction. But your body is wise—it knows when it needs rest, nourishment, or movement.

Take a five-minute walk, stretch before bed, or drink a full glass of water. These small acts send powerful messages of care.
See how it feels to notice the words “I listen to and honor my body’s wisdom.”

Relational Health: Choose Safe, Life-Giving Connections

You don’t need to explain your grief or justify your boundaries. Especially now, it's okay to limit interactions that drain you or feel performative.

Consider scheduling time with someone who helps you feel more like yourself. Or say a kind "no" to a plan you’re dreading and replace it with something that fills your cup.
Channel your fiercest inner protector and notice how the words “I protect my energy and choose connection that nourishes me” feel.

Mental Landscape: Curate the Noise

From doomscrolling to information overload, our mental inputs shape our sense of safety and hope. While staying informed matters, so does taking a break.

Play around with the digital wellbeing settings on your phone such as setting app limits, or unfollow accounts that spike your anxiety. Consider replacing one scroll session with a book, playlist, or something tactile like drawing or baking.
In a moment of quiet away from tech, speak or write the the words “I am allowed to step away and reconnect with what matters.”

Final Thoughts: Peace Is a Practice, Not a Destination

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to be constantly growing or healing. You are allowed to simply be—to find beauty in the small, to return to center when the world tilts sideways, to rearrange a room and feel just a little more in control.

In these unprecedented times, protecting your peace isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. And it begins, always, with one small, intentional step.

Protecting Your Peace in Unprecedented Times: A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Grounding and Growth