Tips for Establishing a Daily , Meditation Practice.
Research has shown that daily meditation can reduce anxiety, improve health and boost social connections, along with a number of other benefits.
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Associated Press reports that misconceptions, combined with the busy lives people lead, may cause many beginners to give up.
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However, experts say that getting over that initial barrier may come down to throwing away common misconceptions about meditation.
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Many people may feel that they're "doing it wrong" or unable to slow their thoughts and calm their mind.
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It’s not about stopping thoughts.
The mind generates thoughts the way body creates enzymes.
It’s about being able to get larger than the thoughts and witness them, Tara Brach, meditation teacher, via Associated Press.
Tara Brach, who holds a doctorate in psychology and has trained more than 7,000 people to be meditation teachers, says there is no single correct way to meditate.
The key to meditation is relaxing and focusing on the present moment.
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Distractions are inevitable, and the way to get past them is by acknowledging the thought or urge to move and bringing your attention back to the moment.
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Remember that there is no set time limit for meditation, so even if you can only meditate for a few minutes a day, the key is establishing a daily practice.
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AP reports that research suggests that, similar to exercise, the full benefit of meditation comes from a consistent daily practice.
