“One of my favorite things to do when I’m at the point where I’m about to go insane is meditate. Different people view meditation in different ways. I like to think about it as a moment for me to stop, ground myself, and revive. With that said, I thought I’d share a few tips for simple meditation.
First, you’ll want to find a quiet place. You’re probably thinking, “Loren, I do not have a quiet place in my house.” I know how it is. You can either ask your family to respect your quiet 10-minutes, or you can find a space outside of your home. A nearby park bench can do the trick.
Another thing you want to remember is to get out of your head. When meditating you want to be more in touch with your body then your mind. If your mind starts running, acknowledge the thought, let it go, and return to your breath. When I say return to your breath, I mean actually focus on the inhale and exhale. When you’re thinking about your breath, you can’t think of anything else.
Make sure your breathing from your abdominal and not your chest. Place your hand on your belly if you’re not sure if you’re doing this right. Breath in and out of your nose, keep your lips closed, and your jaw relaxed.
After about two minutes of this practice, you should feel relaxed. And remember outside stress is not the problem, the problem is how you let it bother you. When you feel this coming on, take a minute for yourself.
xoxo,
Loren
