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Meditation makes life a little better. Fact. Answers come more readily, days flow more easily, emotions feel more grounded. Everyone can use some meditation in their lives which is why I always recommend it to clients, yet it’s often met with trepidation. Why? Because it seems like an intimidating thing. But it doesn’t have to be. These are a few of my meditation made easy tips that can make the practice more approachable:
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Marissa Vicario, Founder and Wellness ExpertMarissa’s Well-being and Healthwww.mwahonline.comwww.whereineedtobe.com
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Meditation Made Easy
Meditation makes life a little better. Answers come more readily, days flow more easily, emotions feel more grounded. Everyone can use some meditation in their lives which is why I always recommend it to clients, yet it’s often met with trepidation.Why? Because it seems like an intimidating thing. But it doesn’t have to be. These are a few of my meditation made easy tips that can make the practice more approachable
Meditation Made Easy1. Keep It Short
Most people think meditation requires hours sitting in stillness. It can, but it doesn’t have to. I set aside as few as five minutes every morning for my practice. That’s it! Faster than a polish change.
Meditation Made Easy2. Go for GuidedInstead of trying to figure it out yourself, choose a guided meditation that you can find on iTunes. Google “guided meditation” and endless choices pop up, some with spoken word, others with music, some both. Spend some time exploring to find what resonates with you
Meditation Made Easy3. Be PatientPeople always tell me that when they “try” to meditate they find their minds wandering, even racing. So they give up. Of course your mind will race, especially when you’re new to meditating. Just notice it and clear your head. Then keep going. Most importantly, don’t judge yourself when this happens. With practice, you’ll improve.
Meditation Made Easy4. Make It a Ritual
journal before my workout.
This process takes me no more than 15 minutes but makes a major difference in my day. If I skip it one day, things feel a little “off.”
To keep myself on track, I’ve built meditation into a morning ritual. I wake up early, prepare a morning detox drink, then meditate and write in my
Meditation Made Easy5. Accessibility is KeyLike anything else, if you have to go searching for it, it’s less likely to happen. I keep my guided meditations organized in a playlist on iTunes and upload them to my phone. That way, I can get to them easily no matter where I am.
Meditation Made Easy
6. Stay With ItThroughout this post I’ve referred to meditation as a practice. Because it is.
Keep going with it, be as consistent as possible and it will get easier, become enjoyable and create noticeable changes in you and your life.
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