Research has proven that mindfulness training reduces stress. With mindfulness-based therapy, it may be possible to change the affective and cognitive processes that are at the root of many clinical disorders.
There are many ways to incorporate meditative practices into your daily routine; Here are three:
Mindful Snacking:
According to studies, mindfulness therapies are being used more frequently to treat obesity, in the hope that these techniques may encourage behavior change and promote weight loss. You may find yourself snacking excessively or sometimes stressing over eating while working or watching online entertainment.
When you eat, it’s important to stay in the present. Put your current activities aside and focus on your food. You can also include nutritious snacks like almonds in your diet. A handful of almonds may have satiating properties that encourage a feeling of satiety, which can curb hunger between meals.
It is important to have nutritious snacks such as almonds on hand during evening snack time or while watching a movie to help you resist the urge to eat junk food. The secret is to stock your cupboard with a variety of healthy snacks, such as almonds, seasonal fresh fruits, popcorn kernels, makhana and other healthy foods. Habits are hard to break, so be patient with yourself.
Meditation:
In many other formal meditation techniques, some emphasize breathing awareness, compassion or kindness, or the use of mantras or other specific words or phrases. Each meditation technique is built on the simple act of being mindful of the present moment.
Being aware of what is happening in the present moment is essential to seeing what is arising and what is disappearing. We find that by doing this and allowing thoughts to flow without attachment or trying to hold on to them, peace and quiet comes.
We gradually grow to know our mind and become aware of the constant thought patterns we have. As a beginner, you can start your meditation practice by sitting in bed and focusing only on your breath for 10 minutes every day. You will benefit more from the help of a qualified meditation teacher.
Mind Exercises:
Yoga has been demonstrated in trials to be more beneficial than non-mindfulness exercises in reducing symptoms of anxiety. It has been suggested that yoga can be used as a basic health care intervention to help patients deal with anxiety.
We all deal with anxiety and stress on a daily basis. Given the uncertainty of the world around us and the constant changes in our surroundings, maintaining a calm mind can be quite challenging.
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Exercise that combines a mental and physical component is known as a conscious exercise. It usually focuses the mind on breathing and meditation, along with mild to moderate physical exertion. Qigong, yoga and tai chi are some common mind exercises. Exercise with awareness at least three times per week.
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