Meditation has always had this broad term that can leave many that are interested confused as to how to start. How long should I meditate? What kind of meditation should I attempt? How do I prepare for this?
The goal we are trying to accomplish is to begin a routine. When I first started I was an overachiever and wanted longer meditations and when I found myself busy I stopped some days from even trying. What I learned was start small and build according to your comfort level, schedule and develop this habit.
What Is Meditation?
Meditation is a mental exercise for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness. There are many ways to approach meditation through concentration on breathing, repeating mantras, guided meditations, or just sitting with your self silently. The approaches vary but you can find something that suits your curiousity.
How Should I Start?
There are really no right or wrong answers to this question. Exploration is great when it comes to finding your happy routine. I know I explored a bit and found myself overloaded with different styles and watching many videos. The goal though is to actually try to meditate. I would start small such as this 5 min guided meditation below to become comfortable with the process. Give it a shot.
What Should I Consider When Starting?
- Choose a time: this is a great way to space out your day and find a time of day like the morning when you wake up to start your practice. Start to develop a positive habit
- Find a comfortable place: use a chair, sit on the floor or go outside. Just make sure you feel good and relaxed in your space
- Be consistent: the reason for choosing a 5 minute meditation to begin with was on purpose. We want to get into a positive routine you can follow daily and empower your energy. Don’t give up
- Be patient: our minds wander and sometimes meditation feels like it may not work. Meditation takes time so be patient with the practice and embrace each day as a new start
What Are The Benefits of Meditation?
| Improve focus and concentration | helps improve your focus on your job, relationships and activities you love |
| Reduce stress | lower your stress levels and relax your body to prevent anxiety or reduce anxiety if it does occur |
| Increase self awareness | become more in tune with your daily thoughts and emotions. Notice how you can change the direction of your awareness with training |
| Greater inner peace and happiness | by reducing our negative emotions and creating a positive powerful routine, our well being will be bolstered. Be proud of your momentum |
| Improve physical health | lower your blood pressure by calming your mind and body, reduce your stress which can manifest into physical problems if not addressed, feel better about yourself |
Be Proactive
The goal of AfterImeditate is to meditate and do an activity you love or explore something you might love to do. Let’s meditate and use that fresh energy and be the creators we are meant to be.