Relax: Meditate, Sleep

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If you are new to meditation, check below some important introductory information, credits to Mayo Clinic:

Different types of meditation may include different features to help you meditate. Here are some:

Focused attention: Focusing your attention is generally one of the most important elements of meditation.

Focusing your attention is what helps free your mind from the many distractions that cause stress and worry. You can focus your attention on such things as a specific object, an image, a mantra, or even your breathing.

Relaxed breathing: This technique involves deep, even-paced breathing using the diaphragm muscle to expand your lungs. The purpose is to slow your breathing, take in more oxygen, and reduce the use of shoulder, neck and upper chest muscles while breathing so that you breathe more efficiently.

As you get more skilled at meditation, you may be able to do it anywhere, especially in high-stress situations where you benefit the most from meditation.

A comfortable position: You can practice meditation in any position, just try to be comfortable so that you can get the most out of your meditation. Aim to keep good posture during meditation.

Open attitude: Let thoughts pass through your mind without judgment.

Here are some ways you can practice meditation on your own:

Breathe deeply: This technique is good for beginners because breathing is a natural function.

Focus all your attention on your breathing: Concentrate on feeling and listening as you inhale and exhale through your nostrils. Breathe deeply and slowly. When your attention wanders, gently return your focus to your breathing.

Scan your body: When using this technique, focus attention on different parts of your body. Become aware of your body's various sensations, whether that's pain, tension, warmth or relaxation.

Repeat a mantra: You can create your own mantra or use one famous one from various cultures around the world.

Walk and meditate: Combining a walk with meditation is an efficient and healthy way to relax.

Read and reflect: Many people report that they benefit from reading poems and taking a few moments to quietly reflect on their meaning.

You can also listen to music, spoken words, or any music you find relaxing or inspiring.

Focus on gratitude: In this type of meditation, you focus your attention on an image or being, weaving feelings of love, compassion and gratitude into your thoughts.

Don't judge your meditation skills, which may only increase your stress. Meditation takes practice.

Experiment, and you'll likely find out what types of meditation work best for you and what you enjoy doing. Remember, there's no right way or wrong way to meditate. What matters is that meditation helps you reduce your stress and feel better overall.