July 15-16
Mindfulness: Meditation
What is mindfulness? What is meditation and how does it help? Why is meditation so difficult for me?
Today’s page aims to help you navigate this new (for some) mindfulness practice.
Mindfulness is the practice of being present.
Meditation is a mindfulness exercise originating from Eastern wellness traditions. It helps reduce stress, increase focus and concentration, and help manage anxiety and depression.
watch this video from headspace to learn what and how meditation works.
Need some help and tips?
Why isn’t meditation working for me?
Try this video from Headspace to learn one way to help your meditation practice.
Check out Headspace’s helpful guide for meditation techniques!
Science, Things to Listen to, and more :)
How does Meditation change the brain?
If you’re interested in the science of meditation, check out this really cool video!
Read more:
If you’re interested in reading more about the science of meditation, you can check out these articles:
Listen:
This Meditation Minis Podcast - short, around-10-minutes-ish, meditations for on the go or just at home :)