Many of us miss out on the benefits of meditation because we don't have time to learn how to go about it.
In a world where people are constantly running behind things that they want or they think they want, people fail to understand how important it is to relax and breathe and allow your self to take a break once in a while to cope up with the stresses and worries.
You have to understand that you need to let go off your stress and frustration to retain your sanity and maintain high-edged performances professionally.
You don't need to cling on to your anxiety to retain your drive in the workplace, if that is what you think.
Meditation will help you achieve more and perform better.
It will allow you to reach your optimum potential and you will be able to push yourself to limits you can only dream about right now.
It will help you to gain control of different situation and be on top of them.
If you want to give meditation a try, here is what you need to do: 1.
Find a quiet place, without noise and unnecessary disturbances.
2.
Sit in a comfortable position.
Check your posture.
Your back should be straight.
A well lit corner of your room would be a good place to start.
3.
Lift your head at an angle, so that your eyes are at an angle of 10-15.
It should give you a feeling that you are looking ahead, over a bridge, into a distance.
Be careful to not strain your neck or eyes.
This would gradually slow down your brain waves and help relax your mind.
4.
Breathe slowly.
Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
Repeat.
As you keep doing it over and over again you find that your brain starts to calm down.
Keep a count, if you tend to get distracted.
Start with 20 inhales and exhales.
5.
Relax your body, one part at a time.
Start from your head.
Think of a warm happy thought and course it down your body.
Take 5-10 minutes and feel your body relax slowly.
6.
You will slowly enter an altered state of mind and body.
Now you can choose any one of the following things to do- stay quiet and focus on the silence around you, think of something you want or something that you are working towards or you can pray for guidance / direction to your soul/mentor.
7.
When you feel you are done, don't get up abruptly.
Tell yourself that you will slowly count till five and wake up from your meditation all refreshed and relaxed.
Count as your exhale slowly.
When you open your eyes, stretch your body gently, re-familiarize yourself to your surroundings.
There are various tapes and cassettes available in the market that ostensible teach you how to mediate.
Even though it might be helpful in certain cases, meditation is a very personal thing.
Find what works for you and chart out a meditation schedule that you can fit into your work schedule.
In a world where people are constantly running behind things that they want or they think they want, people fail to understand how important it is to relax and breathe and allow your self to take a break once in a while to cope up with the stresses and worries.
You have to understand that you need to let go off your stress and frustration to retain your sanity and maintain high-edged performances professionally.
You don't need to cling on to your anxiety to retain your drive in the workplace, if that is what you think.
Meditation will help you achieve more and perform better.
It will allow you to reach your optimum potential and you will be able to push yourself to limits you can only dream about right now.
It will help you to gain control of different situation and be on top of them.
If you want to give meditation a try, here is what you need to do: 1.
Find a quiet place, without noise and unnecessary disturbances.
2.
Sit in a comfortable position.
Check your posture.
Your back should be straight.
A well lit corner of your room would be a good place to start.
3.
Lift your head at an angle, so that your eyes are at an angle of 10-15.
It should give you a feeling that you are looking ahead, over a bridge, into a distance.
Be careful to not strain your neck or eyes.
This would gradually slow down your brain waves and help relax your mind.
4.
Breathe slowly.
Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
Repeat.
As you keep doing it over and over again you find that your brain starts to calm down.
Keep a count, if you tend to get distracted.
Start with 20 inhales and exhales.
5.
Relax your body, one part at a time.
Start from your head.
Think of a warm happy thought and course it down your body.
Take 5-10 minutes and feel your body relax slowly.
6.
You will slowly enter an altered state of mind and body.
Now you can choose any one of the following things to do- stay quiet and focus on the silence around you, think of something you want or something that you are working towards or you can pray for guidance / direction to your soul/mentor.
7.
When you feel you are done, don't get up abruptly.
Tell yourself that you will slowly count till five and wake up from your meditation all refreshed and relaxed.
Count as your exhale slowly.
When you open your eyes, stretch your body gently, re-familiarize yourself to your surroundings.
There are various tapes and cassettes available in the market that ostensible teach you how to mediate.
Even though it might be helpful in certain cases, meditation is a very personal thing.
Find what works for you and chart out a meditation schedule that you can fit into your work schedule.