You may think I’ve lost the plot. What’s all this talk about raising your vibration and frequency? Am I promoting magic crystals? Chakra healing? Soul rejuvenation?
No need to hide your credit cards. I’m not selling sound bowls. Yet. Today’s post is simply brought to you by my problems, or my perception of them, at least.
You see, I’ve been stuck at a crossroads, especially when it comes to my career. But it’s through these struggles that I’ve learned how you can look at a problem from two different perspectives.
The important thing is realising that my problems remain the same throughout these phases. It’s just me that’s changing. Which is why we’re exploring all things vibrations today.
Note that while we’re diving into the woo-woo, I’m only going to highlight the methods that have experiential benefits. This means that every subheading below is included only because I’ve experienced tangible improvements from them.
So, you ready to go glass-half-full?
1. Work it out
You knew this was coming, especially if you’ve been reading this blog for a while. I can’t sing enough praises for the benefits of exercise. For me, a solid action plan is that if all else fails, just drop to the floor and crank out some burpees.
You don’t even need to adhere to someone else’s standards. Just find an activity that gets you breathing a little heavier. Since exercise is such an individualised thing, it’s hard to say how long or how intensely you should work out. I myself like to stop only when my problems seem less annoying.
You will be able to tell when you start feeling better. Just pay attention to your body, and once the volume knob in your life gets turned down, that’s when you know you’re raising your vibration.
Unfortunately, accidents will happen. How I get over that is by doing what I can. So if I hurt my shoulder, I’d do squats, lunges, or go for a run. If my leg’s hurt, I opt for push-ups, dips, pull-ups, or rows.
But what if you can’t exercise at all but still need something that affects you physiologically? That’s when I do the next best thing, which is to…
2. Take a deep breath
Want something that gives you instant relief from life? Try the Wim Hof breathing technique.
I don’t know about you, but going through three sets of heavy breath work leaves me feeling really serene by the end of it. And it’s much more relaxing than the post-exercise glow too.
Also known as tummo, the Wim Hof method does wonders for me because it simulates exercising. And boy, do I feel like I’ve run a marathon after 30 quick breaths.
It can be pretty taxing though, and I actually feel a bit anxious during the sessions because of how much effort it requires. But the payoff is worth it. For me, at least.
Here’s a quick rundown if you’re interested (do your own research too):
- First, make sure you’re lying down somewhere safe. Never do this in a pool or bathtub, and definitely not while driving
- Inhale as deep as you can, then briskly exhale
- Repeat 30 times (it’s normal to feel tingly and see stars)
- After the final exhale, hold your breath for as long as you can (I usually pass the one-minute mark as a beginner)
- Deep inhale, hold for 15 seconds
- Let out your breath and breathe normally. That was one set
- Repeat the entire set three times
Breathwork isn’t woo-woo. There are tons of scientific studies backing up the power of breathing. There are loads of methods out there too, but tummo just happens to work best for me. Experiment until you find one that helps raise your vibration.
3. Try something you haven’t done before
Do you sometimes feel like the months are zooming by at an alarming rate? And that your routine is what causes you to mindlessly while the days away?
That’s one reason you should try new things. So that you slow down the perceived passage of time. But if that’s not enough, trying something new also has the benefit of pushing you out of your comfort zone. And what better way to increase your vibration than by growing your comfort zone?
I don’t know what it is about trying new things, but a new venture always leaves me feeling invigorated.
I felt that way when I first tried CrossFit. When I picked up kickboxing. Dined in the dark. Stand-up paddle boarded. Tried stand-up comedy. Stood up for myself. Got stood up. The list goes on.
It didn’t matter what it was. All that mattered was that I tried something new. If you’re thinking of doing the same, it doesn’t need to be drastic either. You could try painting for the first time. Or finishing a jigsaw puzzle. Or learning a new language.
Our mind is a sucker for novelty, and doing new things allows you to see your old hobbies in a new light. It could also be your gateway to your new life’s calling.
So if you’ve never learned to swim before—or free dive—now’s the perfect time to start.
4. Do something you don’t want to do
Vague point, I know, because there are a ton of things you probably don’t want to do. Eating dust, for one. Or staying awake for 24 hours. And you’d be sane if you don’t want to do those things.
But what I’m talking about is doing things you don’t want to do that contribute to your life. So say yes to things that you might be putting off, like filing your taxes, changing your car’s oil, or writing.
Fears are also a good place to start. Need to stand up more for yourself? Afraid to drive? Fearful of socialising? Those are the exact things you should do, because avoidance in any form only creates more pain.
I remember ringing my neighbour’s doorbell and telling them that practising Sweet Child O’ Mine past midnight wasn’t cool. The problem with that was I hated confrontation. Was I pissing my pants? Definitely. But boy did I feel like a boss after speaking my mind. He agreed to stop too.
Learn to pay attention to your mind to source for more ideas. At any given time, your conscience will nag at you to do the thing you’re putting off. Doing exactly that is often your gateway to a higher frequency.
5. Feed yourself well
Healthy eating doesn’t need to feel like crap. We just need to find food that we enjoy. Yogurt parfait is one such example for me. That and overnight oats make me feel like every day’s a cheat day.
It’s just the vegetables that I’m not too fond of. But I get over that by putting them in wraps, my other indulgence. So you see, I’m not a healthy eater. I’ve just found meals that work for me.
There’s no denying what a nutritious meal can do for your vibration. Hangry is a thing, after all. Diets are highly personal though, so find one that fits not only your tastes, but also your daily routine.
6. Give back to the world
Back when I was a junior hairdresser earning USD 300 per month, I came across a homeless guy—with blackened feet and tattered clothes—sleeping on the sidewalk.
I wasn’t in any place to give, working service-industry hours and earning minimum-wage pay, but back in 2005, USD 1 still fetched a pretty decent lunch at the mixed-rice stall (Malaysians and Singaporeans will know what I’m talking about).
I bought a pack of food and left it quietly by the man’s side before sneaking off. I remember feeling pretty good about myself the rest of the day.
Call it the joy of helping someone else, or the contentment of feeling useful, but boy did giving back do wonders for my vibration. But I’ll also admit, when I’m doing good, it’s probably because I’m selfishly doing so for myself.
7. Be thankful
Just because you’re grateful for the roof over your head doesn’t mean your challenges in life—such as an illness—will magically disappear.
Yet gratitude is something worth exploring, because as the fable goes, we all have two wolves inside us: the good and the bad. The wolf that wins is the one you choose to constantly feed. And being grateful is a pretty decent meal for your good wolf.
So instead of waking up every day thinking how much you hate your job, wouldn’t it be more prudent to be thankful for being a breadwinner? If not that, then don’t you feel proud of being able to support yourself?
And instead of waiting for a certain milestone before feeling grateful, shouldn’t we be thankful that we even have the day to begin with?
I find that I’m able to increase my frequency when I ponder upon my mortality. Like, does it matter if I get rejected asking for a pay increase when my death could be looming just around the corner?
Gratitude isn’t a particularly effective method though, and like nutrition, it’s more of a long-term solution rather than one that provides instant relief. Which is why it’s listed last on this list.
Raise your vibration before making life-changing decisions
So we’ve reached the end of the list, and I’m sure that you may have a trick or two up your sleeve as well. In which case I invite you to share them.
Because sharing your knowledge is basically giving back to the world, which means you can start raising your vibration right this very moment.
Or, you could buy a set Danker’s Sound Bowls™ if I ever come up with them.
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Stuart Danker 
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