Mindfulness Meditation
Calm mind meditation is a practice that teaches you to be in the present moment without worrying about what's going on outside your mind. It also teaches you how to be aware of your emotions and how to self-regulate them. It can help you to overcome stress, anxiety and depression and can improve your overall mental health.
Reduces cortisol levels, which are the hormones that trigger the body's fight-or-flight response to stress. It's also been shown that long-term meditators bounce back from stress faster, and have less of a tendency to self-criticism and judgement.
Increases concentration, memory and overall mental clarity. This has a positive effect on your overall quality of life and can lead to better job performance.
Promotes positive social interactions and increases empathy towards others. This has a positive effect on your ability to deal with challenging situations and to forgive quickly when someone does something you find offensive.
Relaxes the nervous system and relieves muscle tension, headaches and pain. This is because the deep breathing techniques used in meditation can slow down your heart rate and blood pressure and promote relaxation.
Identify the main causes of your stress and try to remove or reduce them as much as possible. This can be as simple as talking to friends or family or as complex as cutting out certain activities that trigger anxiety or depression in you.
One of the best ways to start is by trying a guided meditation. These meditations often involve breathing exercises, visualisations or pleasant sounds to help you focus and feel calm. They're short enough to fit into your busy schedule, but they can provide a great boost of peace and quiet in the middle of your day.