How to Find Peace in a Chaotic World: 7 Practices That Actually Work
- Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
- Aug 4
- 3 min read
Is It Even Possible to Feel Peace Anymore?
If you’ve ever found yourself whispering “I just want peace”—you’re not alone.
In a world that feels louder, faster, and more divided by the day, many of us are quietly craving something deeper. Not just quiet. Not just self-care. Real, lasting peace. Inside and out.
At PercolatePeace.com, we believe peace isn’t something you find once and hold onto. It’s something you create, moment by moment. And it’s absolutely possible—even in chaos.
🕊️ 7 Practical Ways to Find Peace in a Chaotic World
These are not generic tips. They’re real, grounded practices from The Peace Guidebook—a bestselling book and global movement created by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman.
Let’s dive in:
1. Start Your Day with One Peaceful Choice
Before the chaos grabs you, reclaim your power with a small but intentional act:
✨ 10 deep breaths.
✨ A handwritten note of gratitude.
✨ A phone-free walk.
Peace begins with presence. And it only takes one conscious moment to shift your whole day.
2. Name What’s Disturbing Your Peace
You can’t fix what you won’t face.
Ask yourself:
“What’s really making me feel anxious, reactive, or exhausted right now? ”Once you name it, you can either release it, address it, or set a boundary around it.
This is called the Peace Disruptor Check-In, a powerful practice from Chapter 2 of The Peace Guidebook.
3. Reconnect with Your Purpose (Not Your To-Do List)
So many of us are busy—but deeply unfulfilled.
Pause and ask:
“What actually matters to me today?”]
“What would bring me a sense of meaning—not just productivity?”
Peace doesn’t come from checking off more boxes. It comes from living in alignment with who you are.
4. Take Peace Breaks, Not Just Coffee Breaks
Peace doesn’t demand an hour of meditation. Sometimes it just needs 60 seconds of reconnection.
Try this simple Peace Practice from the book:
Inhale: “I am grounded.”
Exhale: “I choose peace. ”Repeat 3–5 times. Yes, even in line at the grocery store.
5. Create a “No Fluff Zone” in Your Relationships
Peace isn’t passive. It’s powerful. You can’t be peaceful if you’re constantly navigating drama, manipulation, or unspoken tension.
Learn to lovingly call in honesty and kindness—and walk away from what consistently steals your energy.
As we say in the book:
“Boundaries are not barriers. They’re bridges to better connections.”
6. Find Your Peaceprints™
What if peace wasn’t just something you felt, but something you left behind?
Your tone, your presence, your choices—all of these leave an imprint. We call these Peaceprints™—and you’re leaving them whether you realize it or not.
So ask yourself:
“What do I want people to feel after I’ve left the room?”
7. Join a Movement Bigger Than Yourself
One of the most healing things you can do in times of overwhelm? Connect. Uplift. Co-create peace with others.
That’s why we started the Percolate Peace Project—a growing community of people around the world practicing small daily acts of peace, compassion, and conscious living.
You don’t have to do this alone. Join us.
Ready to Go Deeper?
The Peace Guidebook is your companion for cultivating hope, healing, and harmony in your life—and in the world.
You’ll find:
10 life-changing chapters based on the Ten Principles of Peace
Over 78 Peace Points™
Journal prompts, reflection questions, and exercises
Inspiring stories from real people reclaiming their peace
Peace Is Still Possible
Even in chaos. Even in heartbreak. Even in the middle of a messy, modern life.
Peace doesn’t mean everything’s perfect. It means you know how to return to yourself, again and again—with grace, courage, and compassion.
Let’s Percolate Peace—together.
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