Peace is not exactly something we "have," rather it is an outlook on how we see ourselves and the world around us. Here are a few small steps we can take to ignite peaceful perspectives in our daily lives.

1. Breathe.

Obvious, yet effective. In a mindset of constant worry, we tend to lose focus on our true purposes and intentions. If we take moments to "press pause" and simply breathe, our minds become calm and centered on what's important.

2. Stay focused on your worth, no matter what others say about you.

Remaining concentrated on our inner value can be truly difficult when we're surrounded by negativity. No matter who you are, there will always be somebody who will point out the flaws within you. There are no perfect beings on this Earth, and anyone who pretends to be perfect has larger issues than our own. The harsh truth is that some people get their happiness from pointing out the flaws in others. As sad and pathetic as that is, once we realize this, we can come to grips with our own character. When we rise above others' judgments, we're set free as we're comforted knowing who we truly are.

3. Make amends with your mistakes.

Throughout life, we learn who we are and we work for who we want to become. Along the journey, of course, we'll have bumps in the road. The greatest lessons often come from our greatest failures. We try new things, make mistakes, and hopefully learn from them. If we dwell and obsess over our failures, when will we focus on our triumphs?

4. Zoom out.

Instead of worrying about the tiny details of a situation, what if we looked at the big picture every once in awhile? Thinking about what our overall and long-term goals are will be more motivating than being overly-concerned with the specifics. When we focus on what we're working towards, we simplify our lives into what is truly important.