Have you ever had one of those days when you just don’t have enough time to get everything done? Work keeps piling up, your phone keeps dinging and you’re expected to be “on” 24/7. Eventually, this lifestyle can take its toll.
Meditation has been repeatedly shown to have many benefits, both for physical and mental health.
More specifically, it’s been linked to the prevention of heart disease and can help regulate the body’s responses to stress. A few minutes of meditation each day can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and boost your energy levels, aiding in the regulation of both appetite and weight.
Keeping your mind fit and balanced is just as important as maintaining your physical health, especially since many of us are exposed to stressful situations daily. Since we now know that the health and wellness of both our body and mind are intertwined, why isn’t everyone incorporating meditation into their daily routine?
Unfortunately, meditation isn’t as easy as it sounds if you’ve never tried it before. Fortunately, getting in the mindset for meditation isn’t impossible. Try these easy tactics to prep your mind for meditation.
Learn to breathe
How you’re breathing or not breathing can have a big impact on your everyday life. Learn how to control your breath and you’ll have more power over your body in the next stressful situation you encounter.
Set intentions
A common way of learning to meditate is purposefully setting an intention for your meditation. Intentions are similar to goal setting and can ground you and keep you from pushing your practice aside when things get busy.
Get out of your head
If you tend to get lost in negative self-talk, doubts or stress, you’re not alone. Take the time to clear your mind and release the worries that corrupt your consciousness before you begin your meditation.
Create a routine
Make time to meditating regularly. There’s no replacement for practicing something routinely, so get into a habit of making time for something that brings you great mental fortitude, focus and stress management.
Practice perseverance
Meditation isn’t as easy as it sounds. Keep trying to let your worries fall away so that you can achieve the calm state of mind you desire. Begin by working on your staying power in a low-stress environment, and you’ll be more prepared to take on more stressful situations.
If you’re looking to incorporate meditation into your routine, various GoodLife Fitness locations include mindDEN rooms, where a calming environment and app will lead you through self-guided meditation sessions. Sessions range from 5 to 20 minutes in length and topics range from stress reduction and relaxation to increased focus and performance. If you’re looking for a place to start your meditation journey, look no further than minDEN.