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Feeling Stressed- Out? Why Not Try Meditation to Reduce and Manage Stress?

The practice of meditation is an effective method for managing stress. It has been shown to be helpful in reducing the harmful effects of stress on the mind and body and in fostering a greater sense of peace and relaxation in the bodymind.

The following are some guidelines to follow when meditating as a method for managing stress:

Choose a peaceful place to meditate where you won't be disturbed and turn off your phone.

Get comfortable: Sit on the floor on a yoga cushion with your legs crossed or on a chair with your back straight and feel your head floating up and chin slightly down.

Close your eyes and focus on your breath as you try to calm your mind. Take some slow, deep breaths and focus your attention on your nostrils so that you can feel the cool air as it enters and touches your nostrils. At the same time, feel your breath travel all the way down as you feel your belly expand.

Then, as you exhale, bring your attention to the sensation of the air's warmth touching your nostrils.

Then after, take a detached look at your thoughts.
Be mindful of letting go of old thoughts and observing the emergence of new ones without identifying yourself with the current of thoughts.

As thoughts come and go, try to notice the ONE that is observing this coming and going. Notice the ONE that never comes and never goes, just is!

Don't repress, struggle, or reject your thoughts—just watch them pass like clouds across the empty sky. Remember, you are the empty sky and not the clouds, also keep in mind what you resist or fight with persists!

Install a timer: For your first few sessions of meditation, install a timer and set it for five to ten minutes. 

When you feel more at peace with meditating, you can extend the amount of time you spend doing it.

Maintain a regular practice: Maintaining a regular practice of meditation, ideally on a daily basis, will help you strengthen your skills and turn them into a habit.

You can mitigate the harmful effects of stress on both your mind and body by making meditation a regular part of your routine, which will help lessen the bad impact stress has on both.

You can increase your ability to deal with stress and enjoy a stronger sense of calm and relaxation if you practice these techniques on a consistent basis.

To experience the Feeling of Well Being is to Eat Well,  Exercise Regularly, Rest and Recuperate Well,  Think Well, Feel Well, and Most Importantly, Enjoy Life Well.

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