Mindfulness
meditation is a kind of mental training
that helps you wash away the negative thoughts that drain you. In addition to
clearing your mind, mindfulness meditation also calms your body and brings you
to a better state in every aspect.
As its name suggests, mindfulness
meditation combines meditation with mindfulness exercises. The mindfulness
we are talking about here can be defined as a state of mind that helps us focus
on 'the now'. When we focus on the present moment and reach certain
mindfulness, we can acknowledge our thoughts, feelings, and sensations without
any prejudice and self-judgment. Mindfulness meditation opens the way for us to
reach this point.
There are various techniques for
mindfulness meditation. The basis for this meditation lies in deep breathing
and you do not need any meditation prop such as wax or oil, as some other
meditation methods do. A comfortable place and a period of 3-5 minutes for you
to clear your mind are the two things that are enough for you to start
mindfulness meditation.
When you have all the necessary
conditions set, all that remains is to focus on your breathing by sitting
upright yet comfortably and not so stiff. Indeed, our goal here is not to not
think of anything, but to become aware of our thoughts. You should not choose
to ignore and suppress the negative thoughts the minute they come to your mind.
Instead, you should stay calm and note them in your mind to consider the
reasons behind them later. Try seeing the thoughts as if they were clouds
passing by and feel the change they go through in your mind.
What Impacts Does Mindfulness
Meditation Have on You?
Mindfulness meditation helps to
disperse your negative thoughts, letting you have a better state of mind
and a better physical condition. Some benefits of mindfulness meditation
are as follows:
Helps Reducing Stress
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
(MBSR) is a frequently used therapeutic method that has been proven to
reduce stress-induced symptoms in healthy individuals. This method also helps
to reduce the effects of some other mental disorders, such as anxiety or
depression.
Lowers Your Heart Rate
The health of your heart is
directly related to your wellbeing and psychology. A study was conducted
on two groups of people who were divided into groups to begin mindfulness
meditation and to be traditionally treated for heart diseases. At the end of
the process, people in the group to start meditation performed better in tests
for cardiovascular capacity.
Improves Immunity with a Better
Sleep
A 2019 study found that
mindfulness meditation improves individuals ' sleep quality. This is because,
with a clear mind and a better state of mind, it is easier for you to fall
asleep without the negative thoughts that distract you. In addition, it is
known that our immunity to diseases is usually lower when we are unhappy and
thoughtful. Mindfulness meditation strengthens your immunity and makes you more
resistant to diseases by bringing wellbeing into your life.
