By Kelly McGonigal — 2009
If you want to develop the mental focus and flexibility to accomplish more in less time, to stay calm in stressful situations, and to solve problems creatively, take a break and meditate.
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The main complaint amongst people who “aren't meditators” is that they hate the idea of sitting still with their thoughts. But considering all of the benefits associated with the practice—it boosts creativity, calms anxiety, and helps with focus, to name a few—it may be worth reconsidering.
To help you learn how to meditate and integrate it into your life, SELF asked meditation experts some of your most common meditation questions.
If carving out an hour to sit on a cushion doesn’t float your boat, there are many unexpected ways to meditate every day. Get the benefits of meditation by trying out an alternative style from this list.
Not all meditation styles are right for everyone. These practices require different skills and mindsets. How do you know which practice is right for you?
You don't have to tie yourself in knots to meditate, nor chant unintelligible mantras. Quelling your unruly babble of thoughts in order to focus on the silence within is as simple as one to five, as Andrew Purvis discovers.
Grounded in our formal practice of meditation, we can relax into the vast, open awareness that is our ultimate nature. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche tells the story of his own introduction to the Great Perfection.
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You may not consider how to befriend yourself in meditation, but when you shift your mindset, you can develop a friendly and compassionate approach to the practice. Try the following five practices and approaches to meditation.
Meditation is very handy for adapting to challenging situations.
There is often a review of the to-do's while meditating. Meditation is a bath in the life force.