Do you ever get the feeling that your days are a bit of a blur, or that you’re rushing from one activity to the next? Boy, can we relate. In steps meditation.
The benefits of meditation
With the busy-ness of everyday life, it can be tricky to find a moment for yourself. But taking a tiny slice of time out of your schedule to centre yourself can be the difference between feeling overwhelmed and in control. Studies have proven in fact that just 5 minutes of meditation per day helps to reduce stress, boost self-compassion, lengthen attention span, promote self-regulation and enhance self-awareness.
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Meditation for beginners
If you’re unsure where to start on your meditation journey, it can be as simple as focusing your attention on just one thing. Whether that be your breath, your body, the sounds around you, or maybe repeating a mantra or phrase like “I am present in this moment”, each of these act as an anchor for your attention. The beautiful thing is that you can find these anchors at any time, anywhere throughout your day.
And don’t worry if you generally find it difficult to focus when you meditate – you’re not alone. Your mind may jump around, and if that’s the case don’t beat yourself up. It’s normal. Instead, just practice pulling your mind back repeatedly to that quiet space. That in itself is a form of meditation and mindfulness.
So let’s get started. Find a comfortable seat and take a moment for yourself, with five minutes of mindfulness. This is a great way to start your morning and prepare yourself for the day ahead, but you can come back to this meditation anytime you need it.
A 5-minute meditation
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