Work stressing you out? Try Meditation!

July 15, 20242 Mins read230

Beautiful young woman practicing Padmasana on yoga mat at home. Lotus pose

Wake up in the morning, barely eat breakfast, rush to work, come back exhausted, and have no energy for the activities you want to do. Is this you? Are you stuck in such a perpetual loop? A lot of people are. This modern, monotonous life makes us forget who we are and that we exist in this world.

We become cogs in the system, functioning like robots. In such a hectic environment, just sitting down and staying calm for 30 seconds seems impossible. Our incredibly short attention spans have a negative impact on our lives. Our brains need rest, just like our bodies, and what better way to take mental rest than to meditate!

In this guide, we’ll shed some light on the practice of meditation, providing a simple guide that will make you feel lighter and give you a lot of mental clarity. So, let’s get into it.

Creating the Environment

mindfulness, spirituality and healthy lifestyle concept – woman meditating in lotus pose at yoga studio

Okay, so before we get started wity meditation, just need to make something clear, no, you don’t need to set up an elaborate environment to meditate. Heck, you can start meditating on the office chair you’re sitting on right now. But why not set the mood? It will also help you build a habit.

So, to create an environment, just find a spot or room where you won’t be disturbed, and get as comfortable as possible. Now, you can sit or lie down—either way works. Next, light up some incense sticks and play some calming music if you want to.

Meditate

Now the hard part in meditation: sitting down, and stopping the constant barrage of thoughts.

Basicaly, stop thinking. Well, that’s kind of wrong—you won’t ever stop thinking, not at this level. All you can do is let the thoughts go by. Think of it this way: you’re on a highway, and cars are going by.

You may look at the cars, but you don’t need to get into the nitty-gritty of the cars’ engines and stuff. Just like that, let thoughts pass by. Don’t analyze them. And most importantly, concentrate on your breath.

And that’s all there is to it. Do this for 10 minutes and see how you feel. Obviously, the first time won’t be perfect. But please, just add these ten minutes to your routine, ideally at the end of the workday, and see the difference in your mindfulness in a week. It’s a very powerful and cheap tool!