This post was written by Leo Babauta, originally for Zen Habits. Republished here with permission. The most important habit I’ve formed in the last 10 years of forming habits is meditation. Hands down, bar none. Meditation has helped me to form all my other habits, it’s helped me to become more peaceful, more focused, less […]
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Beat Stress with Mindfulness Meditation
The saying “mind over matter” may have been proven right again. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center recently spearheaded a study utilizing 89 patients to discover whether stress can be reduced by mental power alone. Here’s how to beat stress with mindfulness meditation. Beat Stress With Mindfulness Meditation The study subjects were assigned to one […]
Finding a Meditation Technique that Works for You
This post was written by a guest author. Meditation is an ancient practice that works to quiet the mind and relax the body, so the true nature of reality and one’s self can be revealed. Although meditation has roots in Asian religions, the practice has evolved into a non-religious, wellness-based technique for reducing stress and […]
6 Easy Meditation and Relaxation Exercises for Beginners
This post was written by a guest author. 6 Easy Meditation and Relaxation Exercises for Beginners Learning to meditate can seem difficult and intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. The best way to learn to meditate is just to jump in. Pick an exercise below that appeals to you. Don’t overdo it at first. Start […]
5 Alternatives to Meditation
Meditation is scientifically proven to lower your stress and help make you happier, but it’s not always easy to try to empty your mind for a long period of time. If you’re having trouble with meditating, here are 5 different ways of meditation or alternatives to meditation for people who don’t want to meditate or […]
