In this era, mental health has become a huge concern globally.

Did you know!

Suicide has become the 4th leading cause of death in youth, with about 700,000 people dying of suicide every year (Data from WHO).

That's about 1 in 100 people who die of suicide.

After this pandemic, we have seen an increased demand for mental health counseling and programs. Also, people are taking mental health seriously and are getting much more aware.

From my point of view, there are many ways by which we can take care of our mental health like meditation, reading books, talking with friends, and many more.

Some mental health issues which are because by genetics, trauma, and hormonal imbalance need the guidance of a specialist.

Meditation is an exercise for the mind like we have running and swimming for the body. It have many long-lasting benefits: It helps in lowering stress level, reducing negative emotion, improving self-awareness, and helps in increasing creativity & imagination.

Meditation is an ancient practice,

It has been traced back to Hinduism, In around 1500 BCE meditation was practiced for mindfulness. Meditation got further developed in China between 600 - and 500 BCE. Though the exact origin is not known yet.

In the practice of mediation, we focus on our breath and how to be present in the moment with self-awareness. It sounds simple but takes time to be a master.

After reading this post, you will be stepping one step to become a master meditator.

Steps to meditate correctly,

Step 1:- Find a calm & quiet place, usually in the morning.

Step 2:- Take a comfortable position, either lay or sit down

Step 3:- Set your time limit, which should be more than 10 minutes.

Step 4:- After you are comfortable, close your eyes slowly, keep a smile and start breathing naturally.

Step 5:- Then start your mindful breathing, inhale for 3 seconds, hold it for 2 seconds, and exhale for 4 seconds.

Step 6:- Start feeling yourself from the tip of your head to your toe, gradually and slowly.

Step 7:- You'll start feeling a layer of energy around your body,

Step 8:- Notice when your mind wanders, repeat the following words "Positivity in, Negativity out"

Step 9:- End with compassion and kindness, Open your eyes and feel the difference.

As a beginner, you'll feel a lot harder to focus even for a minute but with daily practice, it becomes easier.

Best guided Meditation Apps,

In this modern world because of so much distraction. It has become very hectic to focus and meditate peacefully.

But with the help of these guided meditation apps, we can build an impressive habit of meditation.

You can find many guided meditations there on the play store, youtube, and Facebook. But here are some of our best picks.

Calm
Headspace
Buddhify
Insight Timer
Simple Habit
The Mindfulness App
Ten Percent Happier

More mindful exercise,

Other than meditation there are other few activities & practices which can help us in mindfulness.

This includes -

Breathe Focusing
Pay attention
Being Kind
Live in moment
Body scan meditation
Walking meditation
Acceptance
Yoga

Final Thoughts,

Meditation is the secret to peaceful life, Incorporate it into your daily life.

Try all types of meditation, and mindful apps and discover as much as possible. Make meditation a journey of life.

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