How can you raise your vibration? Even if you’re not consciously aware, your spiritual higher self knows when you’re feeling low vibrational. Being low vibrational doesn’t mean you’re a bad person or that you’ve done something wrong. Low vibrational energy can occur for numerous reasons.

Maybe your sleep cycle is completely out of whack, making it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both. Nightmares, analysis paralysis, and rumination may plague you. Your emotional energy may be depleted, causing you to feel tired, anxious, and depressed. It’s also possible you’ve been around some truly low-vibrational people whose evil eyes, bad habits, and negativity could have left a lasting impression on your energy.

Regardless of why you feel low vibrational, or what could have caused it, you could be looking for ways to raise your vibration. Thankfully, there are several daily practices you can implement into your schedule and routine to uplift your energy. Read on to discover what your vibration is and how you can raise your vibration.

🌈  What's Your Vibration?

Your vibration is your spiritual energy and essence, which is the life force flowing within and around you. Everything has energy, from the animals who cross your path to the trees in your backyard. Anything can effect your spiritual energy: the food you eat, the sleep you get, the shows you watch, and so on. Be mindful of who or what may impact your spiritual energy, since everything reflects in your overall vibration. If you’re engaging in healthy outlets and being mindful of your influences, your vibration will be at an all-time high. If not, you may feel extra tired and depleted due to having a low vibration.

With enough practice, anyone can see energy—including you! Picturing your energetic field requires patience, consistency, and dedication. Developing a meditative practice is the first step to seeing your energy. Meditation can help quiet your mind to tap into your third eye. Once you tap into your third eye, it will be easier to see your energetic field and to gauge what is affecting your vibration.

Your vibration also comes through in your aura. Auras are the energetic field around each person, place, or thing. Your spiritual frequency, emotional state, and more influence your aura. Some gifted psychics have the ability to see your aura, but luckily, there are special cameras that can capture your unique essence. The aura polaroid snapshot reveals your vibration at the time of the aura picture.

🌟  14 Daily Practices to Raise Your Vibration

Raising your vibration can sound daunting if you don’t know where to begin or what to do. Luckily, you don’t need fancy tools and services to restore your energetic field. All you truly need is yourself, consistency, and dedication. However, putting energy back into you and your healing journey isn’t always easy. Life can get in the way, especially with a career, family, and so much more. Although it’s easier to put your healing off to focus on other things, you may find yourself pouring from an empty cup if you don’t focus on your energy. Taking some time out of your day to replenish and uplift your vibration can actually make everything else feel easier to handle. Making time for yourself will make your whole world go ‘round. Here’s what you can do on a daily basis to raise your vibration:

 

1. Express Gratitude

Has life got you down? Although it’s so much easier to keep score of the negativity in your life, you may feel better when you remember that there’s good, too. Expressing your gratitude can help you reframe your mindset, shifting it from an anxious, negative outlook to an inspired, hopeful one. It doesn't have to be grand either. Saying “thank you” for your morning cup of coffee, or feeling grateful that someone let you go in traffic, can be just what you need. Expressing your gratitude can help you train your mind to focus on the good in your life.

Challenge: Name 5 things that you're grateful for at the end of each day, every day.

 

2. Breathing Exercises

Breathe—no, seriously! Take a deep breath to see how deeply it goes within you. Ideally, your breath should reach deep down into your belly, but most struggle with diaphragmatic breathing because of their stress levels. If your breath stops short in your chest, it’s likely due to anxiety and tension. Tuning into your breath is one of the many ways to tune into your body. Practicing your breathing exercises can help you physically, mentally, and emotionally unwind.

Try this: Check out this article by Healthline to explore different breathing exercises. 

 

3. Yoga Flow

Do you have trouble sitting still? Doing stationary breathing exercises or meditating may not work for you if you have a lot of physical energy. A yin yoga or yang yoga flow may be better. You can still attune to your breath and feel present in your body without feeling fidgety. Yang yoga offers a faster-paced, more intense workout, whereas yin yoga offers a slower, more relaxed flow. Regardless of what you choose, a quick yoga flow could help you reset your energy and elevate your vibration. 

Follow along: Yoga With Adriene offers free yoga flows for all levels on YouTube. Find a flow that works best for you and set aside time to do it this week. 

 

4. Meditation

Sitting down to close your eyes and breathe may not sound realistic given your schedule; however, regularly meditating has proven to have positive benefits. Meditating is the act of focusing on your breath to refocus your attention. As you slide into a deeper meditation, thoughts, memories, and feelings may arise. Instead of letting your mind wander by shifting focus, you’re encouraged to acknowledge what has come to mind and to return to the breath. The goal is to keep your mind focused on the task at hand, which is paying attention to your breathwork. Even consistently doing just 10-minute meditations can help calm emotional turmoil and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself.

Learn: Want to meditate, but don’t know where to begin? Check out Mindful’s guide on how to meditate to start your meditation practice and journey.

 

5. Journaling & Crafting

Got a lot on your mind? Sometimes, the best way to declutter and clear your mind is to put pen to paper. Having a physical or digital journal can help you make sense of what’s going on in your brain. You could also feel less stressed just by getting everything out. If journaling doesn’t work, you may feel called to create voice notes or vlogs. Aside from journaling, crafting can also help reduce your stress levels and raise your vibration. Having a junk journal or special project can help you feel more connected with your joy. Creating through writing, speaking, or crafting directly uplifts your lower chakras, specifically your sacral chakra and solar plexus chakra. You may feel emotionally lighter and happier when you work on these grounding creative practices.

Prompt: Write about or create something that represents your most recent accomplishment, milestone, or joy.

 

6. Sound Healing

Did you know music and sounds can uplift your energy? You might have already guessed if some of your favorite songs make you want to dance or cry it out. Depending on the mood, any of your music picks can help elevate your energy. You may feel drawn to some hard-hitting emotional music to process your grief, anxiety, and pain. High-energy, zippy songs and music could be equally cathartic if you want to groove. Aside from music, you may feel called to listen to Hertz frequency, chants, and other ritualistic music. No matter what you listen to, know that your music can be healing.

Prompt: What’s the last song you listened to, and what did it make you feel? Comment on this blog below and let us know!

 

7. Unplugging & Unwinding

Not to sound like an elder, but sometimes, it really is this damn phone (or laptop or TV… pick your poison). Constant stimulation from your favorite tech device isn’t healthy. Realistically, knowing this much all the time and having this many people have access to your energy isn’t good for you. If putting your phone on “Do Not Disturb” isn’t enough, you may want to set aside a designated time each day with no screen time.

Challenge: Put your devices away for the evening at least 30 minutes before bed for a week to see if this has a positive impact on your mental health and sleep cycle.

 

8. Moving Your Body

Raising your energy may require you to shake out stagnant and negative energy. Moving your body to raise your vibration can be as chill or as intense as you want it to be. There’s no right or wrong way to move your body as long as you honor your body’s limitations. For some, taking a quick 15-minute walk might be all that you need. For others, a high-intensity workout at the gym might be the cure. Regardless of what you do, know that moving your body can help refresh and enhance your energetic field.

Pro-tip: Get up and stretch your body throughout your workday to take a quick break.

 

9. Eating Whole Foods

Nourishing your body nourishes your spirit. If you consistently binge on unhealthy foods, your vibration and energy will reflect it. You may feel sluggish and tired because your body isn’t properly fueled. Having poor dietary habits may also affect your mental health. You may not feel good about your body or your relationship with food. It’s important to feed your body a balanced diet. Eating whole foods, three meals a day, healthy snacks, and the occasional indulgence can help you rebuild a better relationship with your diet. As a result, you may feel mentally stronger and more self-assured when approaching food. Your spirit will reflect this.

Learn: Eating right is stressful if you’re not sure what to buy, or if you can stick to your desired budget. Learn more about building healthy grocery lists on Good Housekeeping, WebMD, and Very Well Health.

 

10. Touching Base

Community is all about uplifting, supporting, guiding, and advising one another. Look around you; who’s part of your community? You may feel lighter and freer when you reconnect with those whom you love. Taking the time to reach out for a quick phone call or to catch up over a cup of coffee can make a world of difference. You never know who needs it, and likewise, you never know how fulfilling a simple conversation may be. Take this as your sign to reach out to your friends, family, and neighbors today.

Challenge: Start asking your loved ones and friends if they’re open to talking or having a deeper conversation. Seeing where they are at not only reflects your respect for their mental and emotional bandwidth but also opens up the conversation to deeper subject matters.

 

11. Positive Affirmations

Think positively, speak positively, and positivity will surround you. It might sound a little silly, but using positive affirmations can make a world of difference in your overall energy and vibration. You may not believe it at first, but thinking positively can help improve your overall health and well-being. Rewiring your brain can begin with saying positive affirmations either at the end or the beginning of each day. After a while, you may catch yourself thinking more positively throughout your day and approaching moments of unpleasantness with a positive outlook.

Try this: Read You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay to jumpstart your journey in positive affirmations and healing. 

 

12. Do a Detox

Do you need a break to reset your energy, outlook, and emotional state? You may feel low vibrational if you struggle with poor coping mechanisms, which is why a detox is important. If you’ve been looking for a sign to delete your social media apps or to challenge yourself to stop other low-vibrational coping mechanisms, then this is it.

Pro-tip: There's no shame in seeking professional help. Therapy and or medical attention can be useful if you require a support system that will help keep you accountable. Check out the CDC and the National Institute of Mental Health for more information on mental health resources. 

 

13. Recharging Your Social Battery

There’s nothing more important than knowing your limits. Pushing yourself to be present, attend events, and socialize will only deplete your social battery. Setting aside time for yourself will help you feel recharged and rejuvenated. Filling your cup will only help you fill others’ cups.

Challenge: Set aside 30 minutes each day to connect with yourself. Turn off your phone, walk away from your computer, and focus on enjoying your alone time.

 

14. Practicing Your Boundaries

Protecting your peace is the easiest way to uplift your energy and raise your vibration. However, you may need to work on instilling and upholding your boundaries if you want to protect your peace. Boundaries can be challenging at first, which is why it’s important to make them a daily practice. Taking small yet impactful steps to put down protective boundaries will raise your vibration over time.

Learn: Check out Psychology Today’s free articles on boundaries. 

🙌   High Vibrational Affirmations & Mantras

I am surrounded by the purest form and expression of unconditional love.

I trust my higher self to guide and protect me.

I know that happiness will follow me wherever I go.

I forgive easily and readily as I embrace my healing journey.

I deserve and accept love.

I will never go without, as Spirit always provides.

I find peace in my purpose.

I am one with the rhythm of the universe.

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Liz Simmons is a writer, astrologer, and tarot reader based in Salem, MA. Liz is the resident astrologer at ASCEND Get Lifted. Aside from providing astrological readings and tarot readings, Liz writes for ASCEND’s blog. Her expert commentary is featured in over twenty publications, including Cosmopolitan, Shape, Women’s Health, & more. Check out her work on Instagram, @the_ _crone & book a reading with her at ASCEND.