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When you hear the word ‘meditation,’ you may think of people who have disconnected from mainstream society. Daily meditation may seem pointless. You may find it impossible to sit in a spot and do nothing. However, it has benefits for your happiness and health<\/strong>. So who should practice it?<\/p>\n

What Is Daily Meditation?<\/h2>\n

Meditation stresses awareness of yourself and your surroundings. It means being in tune with the moment. Meditation guides your body to pay attention to. It makes you focus on your breathing and feelings. You’ll have to notice them without judging them. Also, you can’t try to change them, even if they are negative.<\/p>\n

Meditation causes your brain to stop processing the information as it usually would. The frontal lobe of your brain, which takes care of your reasoning and planning powers, slows down. The Parietal Lobe, which is in charge of the information about things around you, shuts down too. Finally, the Thalamus, which controls your senses, decreases information.<\/p>\n

The Benefits of Daily Meditation<\/h3>\n

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Besides becoming more mindful and aware, you’ll experience the other benefits of daily meditation. Meditating for just ten minutes a day will cause many positive changes.<\/p>\n

First of all, it decreases stress<\/a>. Breathing in and out helps you to regain your attention. Therefore, it reduces stress. Also, being aware of your thoughts will help you gain control of negative feelings like grief and anger.<\/p>\n

Thinking more clearly will help you make sound decisions. You won’t react on impulse when you feel upset. Also, you’ll learn to control the pace of your life. Furthermore, meditating will also allow you to develop new skills<\/strong>. Focusing will help you to cook a new dish or solve a math problem.<\/p>\n

The beauty of meditating is that you can do it anywhere, at any time. Do it in the park if that’s where you feel comfortable. You may do it in your bedroom it that’s your happy place.<\/p>\n

Meditation is a Must if You Belong To One Of These Categories<\/h3>\n

Everyone will benefit from meditation<\/a>. It will help you, in particular, if you belong to any of these five classes of people.<\/p>\n

1. Anxiety and Depression<\/h4>\n

First of all, meditation will reduce your worries and sadness. Because it makes you more present, you’ll slow down your overactive brain. It slows down the spinning wheel of feelings. Also, it helps you to accept situations without judgment.<\/p>\n

2. Stressful Jobs<\/h4>\n

If you have a stressful job, you are probably looking for a way to manage a workload that’s always increasing. You will handle it with meditation. Business leaders are starting to rely on it because it sharpens memory and attention. It also improves creativity and helps them make major breakthroughs.<\/p>\n

3. Concentration Problems<\/h4>\n

If you have problems concentrating on your work<\/a>, tap on meditation. It helps people with adult ADHD because it helps you control your attention. A study<\/a> of 22 adults with ADHD showed that those who went on meditation training programs showed a decrease in ADHD symptoms.<\/p>\n

4. Stressful Relationships<\/h4>\n

Do you wish to improve your relationship with your partner? Meditation will strengthen your ties to him or her. It lifts your mood and increases your willingness to connect with others. It also makes you a kinder, more compassionate person.<\/p>\n

5. Students<\/h4>\n

Finally, overcome your exams with meditation. It will help you to direct your attention to your tasks.<\/p>\n

How to Practice Daily Meditation<\/h3>\n

So, how would you practice daily meditation? If you’re a beginner, use these tips to focus your attention.<\/p>\n

First of all, choose a quiet time and place to meditate. Meditation is a relaxation time, so pick a time when nothing will disturb you. You should meditate in an area that’s free of distractions. Also, meditate while your stomach is empty because a full tummy will make you doze off.<\/p>\n

Warm up first. Doing yoga exercises will help you to manage your restlessness and inertia. Then, take deep breaths<\/a> because a steady breathing rhythm leads you to a state of meditation.<\/p>\n

Sit in the lotus position. This posture helps because it straightens your spine. It also relaxes your neck and shoulders. Keep a smile on your face as it will relax you. Finally, open your eyes slowly.<\/p>\n

Practice daily meditation if you want to improve all areas of your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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She earned a Bachelor of Arts (English and Literature) from the National Institute of Education\/Nanyang Technological University of Singapore. With an ABRSM Grade 8 certificate, Michelle has taught English language, literature, and music in Singapore schools for over 12 years. During her career as an educator, she has also worked with children with special needs in both mainstream schools and those for special learners. This vast teaching experience allows her to share valuable advice on parenting, child psychology, and education with her readers. Michelle has been published on websites like The Mighty and HubPages and runs two personal blogs: Getting Literal, where she shares her thoughts about writing and poetry, and Pets Aware, a blog about animals. She has a broad range of interests that include literature, history, philosophy, human relationships, health, and psychology. When Michelle is not busy writing her heart out, you will find her tinkering jazz tunes on her piano. 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