By
lifeofjacob.ethš”
over 1 year ago
Mental Wellness Session Recap: 7/10/2023
Last night, We had another mental wellness session lead by Sara. The focus of this session was an intro to meditation and the benefits of practicing!
Session Notes:
Meditation Apps to Try:
Session Notes:
Meditation Apps to Try:
- CalmĀ
- Insight Timer
Tips and Tricks:
- Set intention to meditate
- Set time aside and prep for your meditation
- Eat something/Go to bathroom ( donāt want to get interrupted by a empty stomach, or needing to go to the bathroom)
- Comfy close
- āSafeā environment
- Headphones (noise canceling preferred)
- Good posture ( if your new to meditation, try sitting up so you donāt fall asleep)
Breathing Techniques (before, after, during meditation)
- Be intentional with your breathing
- Box Breathing
- Picture squareĀ
- Inhale for 5, hold for 5, exhale for 5, hold for 5Ā
- repeat 5 + timesĀ
- 4,7,8 Breathing Technique
- inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, exhale for 8 seconds
- repeatĀ
- Box Breathing
Benefits & Your Brain's response to practicing meditation
- 1 week of meditation: Reduce stress and anxiety & feeling of relaxation
- 2 weeks of meditation: Feel more natural and comfortable with meditation, part of your routineĀ
- After 40 days: More clarity with thought process, better recall of your dreams, pattern recognition, positive outlook on life
- After 1 year: Increased productivity, Successful, Practicing better self discipline, will value your time and yourself more, less anxiety and depression, less impacted by ups and downs of life.
Meditation offers a multitude of benefits for both your mind and body, and it's worth giving it a try. By incorporating meditation into your daily routine, you can experience reduced stress, increased relaxation, and a greater sense of clarity and focus. Moreover, meditation has the potential to improve your overall well-being, productivity, and mental resilience. So why not take a few moments each day to quiet your mind, connect with your inner self, and discover the transformative power of meditation? Your journey towards inner peace and self-discovery awaits.Ā
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Some Meditation Links:
Some Meditation Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheHonestGuys
https://www.youtube.com/@calm
https://www.youtube.com/@calm
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