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Meditation

It can help.

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What is mediation?

Meditation is the practice of focusing one’s mind for a period of time.

Uses:

  • Spiritual or religious
  • Managing stress
  • Introspection

Types:

  • Mindfulness
  • Loving Kindness
  • Guided Meditation

https://www.everydayhealth.com/meditation/types/

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What does meditation “do”?

Practically -

  • Focus on goal-oriented tasks
  • Reduced stress from external stimuli
  • Awareness of self
  • Increased empathy

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So how do I do it?

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Meditation is a Practice

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Meditation is a Practice

  1. Find a comfortable place to sit - or decide on a menial task like walking, dishes, or folding laundry.

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Meditation is a Practice

  1. Find a comfortable place to sit - or decide on a menial task like walking, dishes, or folding laundry.
  2. Take three deep breaths to settle into your body.

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Meditation is a Practice

  1. Find a comfortable place to sit - or decide on a menial task like walking, dishes, or folding laundry.
  2. Take three deep breaths to settle into your body.
  3. Always start by focusing on your breath

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Meditation is a Practice

  1. Find a comfortable place to sit - or decide on a menial task like walking, dishes, or folding laundry.
  2. Take three deep breaths to settle into your body.
  3. Always start by focusing on your breath
  4. Inhale 3 seconds, hold for 2, exhale for 4. Repeat.

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Meditation is a Practice

  1. Find a comfortable place to sit - or decide on a menial task like walking, dishes, or folding laundry.
  2. Take three deep breaths to settle into your body.
  3. Always start by focusing on your breath
  4. Inhale 3 seconds, hold for 2, exhale for 4. Repeat.
  5. If your mind wanders, kindly and gently return your attention to your breath.

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Meditation is a Practice

Do this for 5 minutes when you need it until you can comfortably extend your practice time