How is Meditation a Helpful Tool?

Heres how it works

Now, I know what most people think initially is "Im not good at meditation". Like any new skill, meditation takes practice. And most of the time, sitting with our internal thoughts is GOING to be a challenge.

People often think that to be "good" at meditation, we have to have zero thoughts. Well, as thinking beings, this is simply impossible for more than a few seconds.

We can use mediation as a tool for practicing slowing down and observing whats happening inside and around us. We can learn to move from noticing our thoughts to our breath and back to our thoughts, giving us more control in what we choose to focus on. Meditation helps us with the skill of observing. How can this help us?

When we become more observant of our thoughts and feelings, we become more in control of our reactions to things. We can choose a different thought, we can validate our feelings, and we can separate ourselves from what is happening around us or in our relationships. Which allows us to respond versus react.

Don't Want to Meditate? Try Beginning With These Mindfulness Practices First!

5-4-3-2-1 Technique

Using the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, you will purposefully take in the details of your surroundings using each of your senses. Strive to notice small details that your mind would usually tune out, such as distant sounds, or the texture of an ordinary object.

What are 5 things you can see? Look for small details such as a pattern on the ceiling, the way light reflects off a surface, or an object you never noticed.

What are 4 things you can feel? Notice the sensation of clothing on your body, the sun on your skin, or the feeling of the chair you are sitting in. Pick up an object and examine its weight, texture, and other physical qualities.

What are 3 things you can hear? Pay special attention to the sounds your mind has tuned out, such as a ticking clock, distant traffic, or trees blowing in the wind.

What are 2 things you can smell? Try to notice smells in the air around you, like an air freshener or freshly mowed grass. You may also look around for something that has a scent, such as a flower or an unlit candle.

What is 1 thing you can taste? Carry gum, candy, or small snacks for this step. Pop one in your mouth and focus your attention closely on the flavors.

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How is Meditation a Helpful Tool?

Heres how it works

Don't Want to Meditate? Try Beginning With These Mindfulness Practices First!

Two Free Meditations To Try

Morning Meditation

Morning Meditation for Healing

How is Meditation a Helpful Tool?

Heres how it works

Don't Want to Meditate? Try Beginning With These Mindfulness Practices First!

Two Free Meditations To Try

Morning Meditation

Morning Meditation for Healing

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