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MEDITATION – SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT? Tuesday May 21 is truly a day to take time out for yourself. Because it has been deemed #WorldMeditationDay and organisers are asking everyone to “pause and reboot.” There have been a number of suggestions that meditation might be a bit of a natural pain killer, especially in relation to #endometriosis. So much so, that scholars in the United States are currently evaluating the truth in this claim. We will keep an eye on their findings – see https://lnkd.in/eytimsqU). Meanwhile, if you haven’t given meditation a try, why not? It will lower your stress levels and potentially make you happier and healthier. 

Morning (Afternoon) Meditation. At the end of our *Go Back Another Way* series, to accomplish our goals, sometimes it’s necessary to change our approach altogether. Although I don’t prescribe medication as a school psychologist, I’ve seen that the right type and dosage can be tremendously beneficial for some children. At times it seems that a physician’s process of adjusting and readjusting a child’s medication is simply trial and error; however, with each change they aren’t starting from scratch, but continuing with the knowledge of what hasn’t worked previously. And so it is with you and me. When we’re seemingly starting over, including making significant changes to our plan and process, it’s always from an informed perspective of what hasn’t been effective in the past. Can these seismic shifts be frustrating and perhaps disappointing? Sure. But when we are driven by a sense of purpose, these changes are actually exciting because we’re still doing what we’ve been created to do, and we’re getting closer to where we are destined to be. Are you contemplating a significant change to fulfill your vision? Have you already embarked on something that has taken you in a very different direction than you anticipated to achieve your goals? If that’s you, be encouraged knowing that you are closer today than you were yesterday, and you’ll be even closer tomorrow than you are today. It’s more than okay to go back another way.

The new year brings a new start and with that new start many of us find ourselves either stressed from the holidays, overwhelmed with the many tasks we have in front of us due to the new year, or other matters that just create anxiety. I have found that mantra meditation is one of the best things I can do to help with that feeling of anxiety or anxiousness. Here is a great article from Mayo Clinic on meditation, different ways to meditate, and the health benefits from meditating. Enjoy! Love to hear your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/gK5ySfUg

🧘♂️ Pov: Ever noticed how your stomach speaks louder during meditation on an empty stomach? @thoughtguru_sri Let's explore the science behind this craving amplifier and optimize your mindfulness practice! 🕰️ Choose the Right Time: Find the sweet spot in your day to meditate, preferably before those pesky hunger pangs kick in. 🔬 Science Behind Cravings: Empty stomach + meditation = heightened awareness of those hunger signals, thanks to ghrelin, the hunger hormone! 💧 Stay Hydrated: Sip on water before diving into meditation. Dehydration can mimic hunger, but hydration keeps cravings at bay. 🍏 Nourish Wisely: Consider a light snack if hunger persists. A balanced approach fuels your body and mind for a serene meditation session. 🧘♂️ Enhance Your Meditation Experience! 🧘♀️ #mindfulmeditation #craving #ghrelin #hydrationstation #bodymindbalance #meditationtips #hungergames #nourishyoursoul #innerpeace #healthyhabits #MindsetMatters #tamilpost #tamil #tamilreels #TrendingHashtags #tamilmemes #tamilstatus #tamilbgm #psychology #PsychologicalInsight #Psychologist

https://lnkd.in/gSybvcUG I've taught meditation, and this article nicely puts the ease into how one can take seemingly simple steps to alter one's mood throughout the day.

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Top 3 objections of meditation I heard today: 💡 I'm too busy and I don't have time - research shows that just 10 minutes a day can have massive impacts on your mental, physical and emotional health. And if you don't have 10 minutes, do 2. Consistency is more important than duration. You have time to worry. You have time to stew. You have time to rehearse conversations that have already happened. I bet you have a few minutes to practice training your mind. 💡 If my mind wanders and I'm grumpy the whole time, it's not working. That's actually the practice! Noticing when you leave, beginning again and doing your best to do it kindly. Each time our attention strays and we bring it back - THAT's building the muscle. 💡 I can't meditate because my mind is too busy. Yep, that's many of us. Me included. This is PRACTICE to help settle your mind. That's like saying I can't lift weights because I'm not strong. A busy mind steals a lot of joy - wouldn't you like to change that a bit? While meditation looks solitary, we thrive in groups. This is why I love teaching these skills in community. All the things we hear shared by others that we believe are unique to us, aren't. It's just because we're human. It's such a cool thing to see.

Embracing Silence: The Path to Inner Strength and Peace Silence is a source of great strength." - Lao Tzu Starting our day with silence can have profound effects on our mental and emotional well-being. When we begin our day with silence, we are consciously setting a peaceful tone for the hours ahead. This can help us approach the day with a sense of calm and clarity, rather than feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Sitting in silence allows us to become more aware of our thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. This awareness can help us identify any negative patterns or stressors early on, enabling us to address them with a clear mind. By focusing on our breath during this silence, we are practicing a form of mindfulness meditation. This can help center our mind, reduce stress, and improve our ability to focus throughout the day. In conclusion Incorporating a morning silence ritual into our daily routine can have far-reaching benefits for our mental, emotional, and even physical health. It's a simple yet powerful practice that can help us start each day with a sense of peace, purpose, and inner strength. Over time, this practice can become a habit, leading to long-term improvements in overall well-being. #silence #superpower #peace #strentgh True silence is the rest for the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment." - William Penn

How often should I meditate, and for how long? When we talk about how much time we should spend meditating, it's really helpful to look at what scientists have found. There's a study that tells us a lot about this topic. Longer Meditations are Awesome: The study says that if you can meditate for about an hour, it's really good for your brain. It can help you remember things better, focus more, and not feel so stressed or worried. It's shown to reduce cardiovascular risk markers as well. https://lnkd.in/eP_YcXxk Shorter Meditations are OK Too: Now, sitting still and meditating for an hour might sound like a lot, especially when you have work, kids, etc... It's okay to do shorter meditations throughout the day. It's better to sit with your mind for 10 minutes than nothing at all. So don't really ask, " How long should I meditate?" Ask yourself, "Can I become consistent in my meditation practice?" Try this: If you think you don't have time to meditate for 5 minutes, let alone an hour, ask yourself this and be honest... Did I watch Netflix last night? Did I scroll on social media, this week? You are actually doing that right now. Did I have at least 1 hour where I wasn't busy? My estimation is that you answered YES to at least one of these questions. If you did answer YES to any of these, then it's not a time issue but a procrastination issue. Try reading this article and you will learn how to overcome this in a rather simple way. https://lnkd.in/eCwWPEkB The big takeaway is that making meditation a regular part of your day is super important. It doesn't always have to be a long time; what really matters is that you keep doing it. - Consistency is key. You will be able to handle stress better and you might find that functioning in society becomes a little easier. It's all about finding what works best for you and sticking with it. https://lnkd.in/eaEgGkxf

In this 24-minute meditation, we're going to be focusing on releasing and renewal, and we're going to be releasing any dark, negative, toxic energies or limiting beliefs that no longer serve us while we are increasing the positivity, the renewal, the refreshed energy or high performance, thriving health, positive mindset, love, success and abundance. . We are honoring nature today and welcoming the rejuvenation of the spring equinox and all the abundance and growth and opportunity that comes along with that time.  . The first step is really relaxing and revitalizing ourselves. Listen to this meditation for the next 28 days to get the most benefit.  . Comment SPRING for the recording! . Next, schedule your personalized Rapid Transformation Session focused on your area of development: self confidence, health, weight and body positivity, removing imposter syndrome, focus and motivation, reducing anxiety, getting unstuck from depression. https://lnkd.in/ea8HfMeM