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I’ve never meditated before but
keep hearing how good it is for you.
How can I start as a newbie?
Meditation is centered on the approach of training your mind,
and much like you need to go to the gym on a regular basis
to properly train your muscles, you need to practice mindful
meditation regularly as well. The more you do it, the easier
it will become, and the more you can apply mindfulness to
everyday life.
The first time I tried meditating was only a few months ago. I
wish I had discovered it during my pregnancy, but better late
than never, right? You don’t need any fancy mediation chairs
or monastic-style robes to practice meditation, you just need a
chair or a cushion and your mind. The key is focusing on your
breath and your mind, but it’s only natural that your mind is
going to wander a bit towards thoughts of your upcoming
work deadline or the laundry that needs folding, so nudging it
back to your breathing every time you start to drift off is all part
of meditation.
It helps to either try a meditation class or turn to an expert
for some guidance. You don’t need hours to devote to meditation
either, you can start with just five minutes a day and still reap
the benefits.
MINDFULNESS
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