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Mental health awareness month is dedicated to May month and signifies raising awareness about mental health and well-being. Mental health plays a major role in our lives and determines our overall health. There are various ways to take care of your mental health and stay de-stressed. One of the most common ways used to destress yourself is meditation.

Meditation is a practice that involves paying attention to the present moment with an accepting and non-judgemental disposition. It helps you achieve a sense of calmness, peace and balance, which benefits your emotional, physical and overall well-being. However, the majority of people don’t notice the results soon and leave this practice in between. But meditation should be practised as a regular regime to enjoy its benefits. Therefore, we have brought you a list of some easy and effective ways which can help you build a regular meditation routine.

Easy And Effective Tips To Build Meditation Routine

1. Start Small

When just starting with meditation, there is no necessary need to set a goal of 30 minutes or one hour. During the beginning phase, such a time goal may make you feel uncomfortable and difficult to concentrate. Therefore, Healthline suggests just making it a goal to take five minutes to sit with your thoughts. Be curious about them, but don’t force it.

2. Choose The Right Time

Choosing the right time in your day to practice meditation is extremely important. An ideal time to meditate is when you feel good and right. If you choose a time when you are already tucked up with major tasks and responsibilities, you might end up feeling more frustrated and exhausted. Therefore, choosing the right time, which can include first thing in the morning, right before bed, after reaching home from the office etc, is crucial.

3. Get Comfortable

The foremost agenda of meditation is to make you feel comfortable. Comfort is much more important rather than looking like you are meditating. You do not need to have to be in a certain delicate position to meditate. If you find yourself uncomfortable while sitting still, you can meditate while standing or sitting. According to Healthline, consider creating a comfortable, soothing meditation space, or even build a ritual around the process. Incorporating candles, peaceful music, or photos and mementoes of loved ones can all help enhance meditation.

4. Try Meditation App Or Podcast

Meditation can sometimes feel boring by just sitting or standing and focusing on your thoughts. To make your meditation sessions more interesting, you can tune into some calming music, meditation apps, and podcasts to make them more enjoyable. Meditation apps help you track your performance and when to change your approach.

5. Stay Consistent

It usually takes time to form a new habit. Healthline states that instead of looking for reasons why you can’t keep going with it, explore any difficulties you’re having with curiosity and an open mind. The challenges you face during meditation can guide you toward a more successful practice.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)