How Meditation Improves Your Life

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• Author: Ana Galich

We live in a busy and hectic world. Our obligations and responsibilities pile on one another, and we have less and less time every day to focus on ourselves. Have you noticed how often do you try to squeeze some “me time” into another obligation you have? You create your weekly schedule while folding the laundry, reading a book while cooking lunch or trying to catch up with the work tasks while keeping an eye on your children. Who has the time to relax when you have so much to do? But, relaxation is extremely important. It will help you to bring better decisions, live the healthier life and reduce your stress level. In this busy world, that is something we all need help with. Introducing meditation in your life will help you to improve it in every aspect possible. Don’t give up on meditation because you think you will never find enough time in your day. Trust yourself that you will, and you’ll succeed. You’ll be surprised how better you’ll feel after you accept meditation as a part of your daily routine. Keep reading to find out more about amazing ways meditation can improve your life.

A Brief History of Meditation

There is hardly a person in the world who hasn’t heard about meditation. Meditation has been around for a very long time and during that time it has never been limited by geographic or cultural boundaries. From ancient times people used chants and prayer to connect with their gods, but also with themselves. What better way to hear your deepest thoughts than to sit in the silence and concentrate on your whole being. Even though the meditation is most represented in the Buddhism, the truth is that there is no religion in the world that is not using some form of the meditation to reach enlightenment. All religions encourage you to pray and meditate to move from your usual problems to a life of devotion, appreciation, and happiness.

But, you don’t have to be religious in order to meditate. You just need to have a desire to change your life to better, to let go of you restraints and experience these benefits.

There is a lot of different meditation techniques, and it can be hard to decide which one is perfect for you. But the trick is that you don’t have to. You don’t have to choose one technique and stick to it for the rest of your life. No! You can practice meditation in a way you want and feel that’s appropriate in the situation you are currently in. Surely, in an office you can’t do your usual 30 minutes of meditation, but why should you even limit yourself with that? Choose a type that is perfect for you and create your routine. There is really no wrong way to meditate. We are not all the same, nor should the way we are relaxing or meditating be.

Benefits of Meditation

All around the world people are starting to see the benefits of the meditation, from corporate leaders, Hollywood icons to your colleagues or neighbors.  Now, the benefits of meditation are starting to get recognition with a growing number of scientific studies and researches that are confirming them. According to these studies there is more to meditation than just another celebrity trend. Learn ways meditation can change your life and decide for yourself.

Reduces stress

Well, this is nothing we didn’t know before. When we are trying to reduce stress in your life, meditation is our first solution. But it is nice to know that this is now backed by the science.  In the science research from the Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging journal it was found that people who were meditating for about half an hour each day for eight weeks have reported feeling less stress. We live in a stressful and high-paced world, so we’ll accept any help we can get. Try avoiding anti-anxiety medications and explore the benefits of meditation. You can use it to control your nervous system and emotions, and go through the day without feeling anxious and stressed. Implementing daily meditation routine, even if it is only for few minutes a day, can make a huge difference when comes dealing with stress.

Boost your immune system

People who often meditate have a better health than those who don’t. These benefits can go from lower blood pressure to stronger immune systems. Various studies have confirmed health benefits of meditation, so why not help you immune system by implementing it in your life.

You’ll sleep better

Even though counting sheep is the valid method for falling asleep, maybe you should try with something that isn’t that boring or time consuming. Implementing this relaxing activity during the day, or better yet an hour or so before you go the bed will significantly help you to sleep better. If you haven’t tried meditation before, you’ll be surprised by the results.

Improves concentration

Meditation can also help you to improve your concentration, inner and outer. By practicing meditation, you’ll become calmer and less stressed which will improve your ability to concentrate on the task at hand and to multitask. According to some studies, meditation can also help with age-related damage to the brain’s gray matter. This part of your brain that is in charge of processing information and forming memories begins to deteriorate in your late twenties. Meditation can slow down that process.

Helps with chronic pain

Chronic pain is not an easy condition to treat or to deal with, which is why more and more people turn to prescription medications.  But, according to some studies this can be less effective than changing your lifestyle to incorporate therapy, diet, exercise and meditation.

These are some, but not all benefits of meditation. They often differ from person and person helping them with the problems they need solving the most. Introduce meditation in your life, and see how it changes you, your behavior, emotions and environment that surrounds you. Try different meditation techniques until you find the one that is right for you and reap the benefits.