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5 Simple Steps To Making
Meditation Part of Your
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Start simple.
Set aside just a few minutes of your time every day
and commit to it! Even 5 or 10 minutes can make a
big difference.
2. Choose the best
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time for you.
What works best for me is to meditate first thing in
the morning because that’s when I feel the least
distracted and the most focused. I do it right after
brushing my teeth because that’s something I
already do every morning. It’s linked to something
that’s already a habit, which has made it easier to
incorporate in my daily routine.
editation is one of the most important activities that I’ve incorporated
into my daily routine. It helps me to clear my mind, create my future, and start the day with
focus.
I know others who like to meditate at night, but
that tends to be more challenging for me because
I’m tired and I often end up falling asleep. But
everyone is different, so I encourage you to find
what works best for you.
One of the greatest benefits of meditating is that it can help you identify negative thought
patterns and replace them with positive ones…and believe me when I say that your thoughts
have a major impact on every aspect of your life!
In fact, researchers have shown that there are countless benefits to meditating, especially
when you make it a regular practice. I’ve even blogged about the benefits of meditating,
including how to meditate and about the myths surrounding meditation, because I know
some people aren’t sure how to get started or, perhaps, wonder how well it really works.
3. Find a comfortable spot
where you can relax.
If you’re planning to meditate in the morning, I would suggest
you find a comfortable spot in your house. If you decide that
you want to do it in the afternoon, let’s say during lunchtime,
use your office or a park that’s close to your work. Just make
sure this place is super easy for you to get to, so you’ll be less
likely to bail out.
Clearly I’m a huge advocate of meditation, but that’s because it’s made such a huge
difference in my life and I want it to do the same for you. I want to show you how you can
make meditation part of your daily routine (it’s easier than you probably think).
So whether you regularly meditate already, have only tried it out a few times, or this is all
new to you, here’s how to incorporate meditation into your day with these 5 simple steps:
And because I want you to get great results at lightning speed,
I just have to let you in on my secret weapon: I use Zen12, a
powerful meditation program from one of my good friends
named Karl Moore.
4. Sit down and let go. Karl and his team at Inspire3 utilize cutting-edge brainwave
technology that will help you improve your creativity, achieve
better focus, and have more joy and happiness in every area of
your life.
Sit comfortably, with your back straight. It’s okay to lean on a
sofa, against a pillow or a wall. I generally don’t recommend
lying down because as I said before, I’m more likely to fall
asleep; but again, it’s whatever works best for you. And my favorite part: each session lasts only 12 minutes,
but it still gives you the benefit of a full hour of super deep
meditation. Cool, right?!
5. Enjoy the experience.
Don’t try to concentrate too hard; rather, let your attention rest
and enjoy the experience. Relax and visualize images of love,
peace, and gratefulness every time you inhale. Focus on your
breathing, and if you lose track of it, just regain your awareness.
Remember that all you need to do is set aside a little time each
day, and you’ll be on your way to making meditation one of
your most healthy habits.
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About the Author: Natalie Ledwell is an authentic and internationally
renowned motivational speaker, best-selling author, Law of Attraction
guru, host of The Inspiration Show and Wake Up TV!, and co-founder of the
revolutionary personal development company Mind Movies.
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