Meditate in One Minute

If you took a look at the title of this blog post and scoffed, "Meditate in one minute? What is that going to do for me?" I'm here to tell you. A lot! It is common that our lives are so full that 10 or 15 minutes uninterrupted time can be a lot to ask of ourselves and those around us. This can be a deterrent to meditation. Even one minute of meditation carved into our busy lives can help us switch gears, calm our nervous systems, and gain some clarity. 

Still don't believe me? Try this. Sit in a comfy spot, close your eyes, and count to 60. Done already? My friend, you just meditated for 1 minute. Meditation can certainly be more sophisticated, but it also doesn't always have to be. There are also a whole host of apps that can provide short, guided meditations or set timers to your desired meditation time. 

My advice to anyone who wants to start to meditate is to start slow and start small. Gradually build over time, and be consistent. Below are a few of the benefits of meditated every day. Good luck and enjoy!

Benefits of Daily Meditation

1. Better focus throughout the day.
2. Increased tolerance and understanding.
3. Stress management skills.
4. Reduce negative emotions.
5. Increase creativity.
6. Cultivate self awareness.
7. Reduce anxiety.
8. Sustained time in PNS or the rest & digest portion of our stress cycle.
9. Improve sleep.
10. Lower resting heart rate and resting blood pressure.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858

PRACTICE WITH VALERIE