Here’s how to improve your meditation session with these 5 micro changes.
Meditation
To some people it’s a waste of time and to some a life-changing experience, But what actually it is and How to do it effectively in a correct way?
In this article, I’m going to share 5 by far the most effective tips to practice meditation.
Before we get in, Let’s talk about What actually meditation is and what are the benefits of practicing it. (If you want, you can skip the next part and dive right into the tips)
Introduction
If you don’t know or may know, Meditation is a set of technique to develop self awareness, and it’s been practice for thousands of years all across Asia in almost all religions in different ways.
Benefits
Practice of meditation helps to improve concentration and a connection with yourself and self acceptance, and it also helps in reducing anxiety and depression.
What fits you well
There are different ways to practice meditation, And it’s important to understand your needs and what you’re looking out of meditation before getting in to it, Not all methods are right for everyone.
(If you want to know more about it and what method suits you best, Let me know in the comments below)
As the further we go into the future and the more research being conduced on meditation, we’ll find more ways to practice it and learn more benefits of it.
Now, let’s dive into the 5 most effective ways to improve your meditation.
1. Be comfy
Before anything you do, Let yourself be comfortable, Find a place where you can be comfortable but not sleepy, If it’s okay for you, You can just sit down on the floor or if not, You can sit on sofa or anywhere that best suits for you,
Find a place where you can concentrate better.
I mean, You don’t always have to do that, Sometimes you can challenge yourself to be on a bit of uncomfortable place to improve your concentration but well, It’s all up to you, Again what works best for you.
2. Let the thoughts flow
If you already practice meditation, You probably know most of us think of meditation as if all we have to do is strict focus and completely clear mind.
But here.
Let me spoil it for you.
If you’re doing this way, You’re doing it wrong.
You have to let the thoughts flow in your mind.
And actually do this.
Let the thoughts flow in your mind and then when you feel losing in them refocus on your breathing and do this process all the way of your session.
3. Don’t be too serious
Getting better on meditation is one of those skills where you have to take it nice and slow, taking it too seriously will only going to make it hard for you.
Remember It’s an experience, a journey that we go through, and it will have good and bad moments, so embrace them all and move forward.
4. Write it down
Before you start and after you finish your session, write it down whatever you’re feeling, journal it.
And see how far you’ve come, what has changed, In what way meditation has helped you, It’s a great way to keep track of your progress.
5. Be consistent
Be consistent and remember it’s okay if you’re having problems, By keep doing it, In time eventually you’ll see, How much you’ve improved.
Conclusion
Meditation should not be taken too seriously, If you’re just starting out or You’ve been doing it for a while, and it’s giving you a tough time, It’s okay, By doing practice and with the tips above will help you improve faster and more effectively.
