why you should start meditating & how to start

ever since i started a meditation practice of my own back in 2020, it’s been a fundamental part of my healing and wellness journey. if you overthink or ever deal with stress or anxiety, meditation could be a great tool to add to your daily routines and rituals for a more calm and centred life.

meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. focusing your attention for a few minutes can help to eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that could be crowding your mind or causing stress. incorporating meditation into your life has so many amazing benefits and will help to enhance your physical and emotional well-being.

if you’re unsure of how to get started, here are some of my tips to make it an easy addition to your life.

step 1 - find a comfortable seat. a place to sit that feels calm and quiet to you.

step 2 - either set a timer or follow a guided meditation. start with shorter sessions. aim for 1-5 minutes to start. once you’ve started to incorporate it into your routine, you can start doing longer meditations but even just a few minutes to start is amazing.

step 3 - notice your body, the sensations (your feet on the floor, the earth beneath you etc). then start to feel your breath — follow the sensation of your breath as it goes in and as it goes out.

step 4 - be patient and kind with yourself. notice when your mind starts to wander, it’s normal and what our brains are meant to do! when you start to notice your mind wander away from your breath and to other places — simply say ‘thinking’ to yourself and return your attention to the breath.

step 5 - close with kindness. when you’re finished, start to wiggle your fingers and toes, bringing some movement back into your body. gently lift your gaze and open your eyes. take a minute to notice the environment around you. how your body feels, your thoughts.

and that’s it! focus your attention, your mind wanders, you bring it back and you try to do it as kindly as possible (as many times as you need to). i also highly recommend using guided meditations as a way to say focused.

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