Meditation For Inner Peace
If you’re a big fan of wellness routines, chances are you’ve considered adding meditation to your healthy-habit lineup. It sounds so nice to sit down, close your eyes, and calm your mind. But when you actually give it a try, that’s when you might start to feel frustrated by your whirling thoughts and lack of so-called “inner peace” — which is why following a few meditation tips for beginners is key.
“Meditation is the act of focusing the mind on one thing at a time to bring a sense of calm, relaxation, and improve attention and awareness,” Dr. Julia Kogan, PsyD, a health psychologist and stress specialist, tells Bustle. But because it’s common to lead a stressful life — where you’re constantly doing a million things at once and have a never-ending to-do list — she says it can be tough to abruptly make a change and center yourself while meditating.
It is, however, totally worth all the growing pains you might go through as you develop a meditation routine or try it for the first time. The mindfulness practice has been a longtime staple in the wellness world for good reason: It offers a slew of benefits despite being super simple. “Meditation has been shown to reduce stress levels, improve sleep, increase attention and focus, and improve productivity,” Kogan says. She recommends experimenting with different types of meditation and being consistent until it feels more natural. Read on for nine meditation tips for beginners if you’re looking to give it a go.
Meditate In A Comfy Space
It’ll help to find a quiet, cozy place to meditate — preferably one you can return to every day, says Joy Rains, a mindfulness trainer and author of Meditation Illuminated: Simple Ways to Manage Your Busy Mind. So pull up a cushion, couch, or chair and designate it as your “meditation zone.”
Remove All Distractions
While you won’t always be able to find an ideal environment to meditate, it’s a good idea to remove as many distractions as possible. Close your laptop, mute your phone, and slip into comfy clothes, if you can. A cozy outfit — that you don’t have to scratch, pull at, or adjust — will make it easier to focus, says licensed mental health counselor Kelsey Bates, LMCH.
Notice Your Breath
Choosing an “anchor” to come back to as you learn how to meditate. “An anchor is a neutral object to focus on that doesn’t stimulate your mind,” she says. It could be your breath, a word you repeat to yourself, a peaceful soundtrack, or an object you can hold, like a crystal or stone.
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Breathe. Namaste.
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