When I was introduced to the idea of meditation, I didn’t think it was for me. First of all, anytime I tried to sit down and “meditate”, I wasn’t doing anything but thinking about my long to-do list with my eyes closed. When I realized I wasn’t taking the proper steps to truly practice meditation, I decided to take another approach.
I started going to free mediation classes at work. It was super helpful to have someone there to guide me and coach me on the proper breathing techniques.
After going to a few sessions, I decided to give it another chance on my own. I knew I liked having a guide, so I decided to give the Headspace app a try. I instantly fell in love. During the week, I would take 5 minutes to center myself before my commute to work.
Now that I no longer commute, I have been working from home since March. I quickly found myself skipping my morning routine, which meant I wasn’t as productive during the day. Recently, I decided to reintroduce a self care routine that includes meditation, prayer, and sometimes journaling. I go into my workday feeling so much better. Apps like headspace help me start my day with a clear mind.
If I can take 15 minutes to scroll on Instagram when I wake up, then I can set aside 5-10 minutes to start my day with intention.
What about you, have you tried meditation? Do you have any tips from your experience? Let me know in the comments below.