Benefit 1: It Calms You Down
Meditation is proven to calm you down. It is a safe and effective way to de-stress and calm your mind and emotions and there are plenty of clinical studies that confirm this, such as this article Mayo Clinic Study 2020.
The simple act of engaging with our thoughts and emotions can be profound, as it gives us the opportunity to truly understand what we are feeling, but more importantly, why we are feeling the way we are.
How:
- Just 10 minutes of meditation can have a great effect on how we feel.
- you’re not only relieving the mental stress, but you’re also having a positive effect on the physical symptoms of stress.
- You may think that 10 minutes is barely enough time to get comfortable, but trust me, once you get into a routine, those 10 minutes will become second nature.
With this knowledge, we can then work through the issues causing these feelings, thereby reducing the negative thoughts, stress and anxiety we have been feeling.
Whether you’re feeling jittery, anxious, excited, or angry beyond belief, meditating can help ease those emotions. Through meditation, you’re not only relieving the mental stress, but you’re also having a positive effect on the physical symptoms of stress. You’re lowering your blood pressure and consequently relieving those symptoms of stress that can turn into a much worse problem, if not dealt with. It’s one of the most fundamental functions of meditation, so if you’re ever feeling stressed, angry, anxious, or overwhelmed, take a few minutes to meditate.
Just 10 minutes of meditation can have a great effect on how we feel, brightening our mood, banishing negativity and instilling a feeling of wellness in our soul. You may think that 10 minutes is barely enough time to get comfortable, but trust me, once you get into a routine, those 10 minutes will become second nature. Maybe you want to meditate for more than 10 minutes and that’s great too, as it’s important that you find the right practice that works for you. Let’s not be judgemental – some meditation is better than no meditation, so find your sweet spot and go from there.
There is, within our minds, a sanctuary to which we can retreat when the stresses of the outside world become overwhelming. In this sanctuary, we have the opportunity to commune with all parts of our mind and emotions, allowing us to de-stress and calm down. If you do one new thing today, go look for and find that sanctuary. Remember where it is and how to get there, as I promise you, once you’ve been, you will want to revisit again and again.