Improve Performance By Bringing Meditation into Your Daily Life [Video]
Daily meditation can help you perform better at work
Meditation can help to increase your focus and attention, improving your ability to multi-task, clear your mind and focus on the present moment, giving you a productivity boost. It can also help you to relax, cope with stress and bring a sense of calmness and balance that can benefit your overall health.
- Start your physical yoga practice by focusing on your breathing. As you stretch or move your body, link your motion to the length of your breath. Pay attention to the activity of each muscle in your body by purposefully making it as long and engaged as you can while you are taking additional breaths in the stretch or posture.
- Begin a sitting meditation by performing some basic stretches, finding a calm spot to sit, closing your eyes, and focusing on your breathing. As thoughts enter the mind, observe them without engaging in dialogue. Set an alarm and try to sit still for three minutes to begin. You can write down what pops up in your thoughts once you’re finished.
- You might also try a mindful meditation as an alternative to sitting. To practice this method, you can stroll along the beach, go swimming, climb a trail, or just sit or lie down on the grass and observe the sky or the trees. Start by becoming aware of your surroundings. For instance, the scenery when hiking, the pattern of your feet striking the ground when running or as you pedal your bicycle, the breath bubbles you release while you’re swimming, or the sky and clouds passing by as you lay still on the grass. By focusing your attention on nature, you can starts to become aware and acknowledge your thoughts as they come and then allow them to go.
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