What is Avoidant Attachment?

When you are dating or in a friendship with someone from a different sex, you might ask yourself these questions. Why does he avoid me as his friend? Why does he not express his feelings toward me? If you have asked these questions and other questions, you might believe your friend or boyfriend has an avoidant attachment style. However, not every man has an avoidant attachment style.

Men who have an avoidant attachment style tend to have a fear of being in an exclusive relationship. Although it is common among men to avoid a committed relationship, some women can have an avoidant attachment style. After dating and experiencing rejection several times, a person can develop an avoidant attachment style. Yet, some had an avoidant attachment style since their childhood experiences.  A person with this attachment style does not allow themselves to express their feelings to their partner or friend. 

Often, he or she avoids being intimate with their partner. It is difficult for him or for her to show affection. Due to fears of abandonment or being rejected, he or she leaves their partner feeling confused. A person with this attachment style can have a high level of confidence but lacks the initiative for intimacy. Therefore, it is possible to change this attachment style.  

It requires a lot of patience, understanding, and individual therapy. A person who avoids being emotionally closer to their partner or friend hides their feelings. It is easier to withdraw from someone without facing their problems together. Instead of discussing any issues, he or she handles them alone. Sometimes he or she will give hints or a few words about what is going on with them. 

Other times they will require some space to manage their emotions. But it feels like you are being ghosted or you are not significant to them. This leads to confusion, worry, and frustration because you are left clueless. Therefore, give them time for themselves and wait for them to return. Wait for them to speak to you. 

If your partner does have an avoidant attachment style, seek couple therapy and individual therapy. Do not try to change them. Suppressed emotions are too painful to speak to someone. Whether he or she trusts you, they will know when they are ready to tell you about it. Most of the time men are too occupied and were not raised to express their feelings. 

During their childhood years, they develop a behavioral attachment style. There are four types of attachment styles, but the avoidant attachment style is problematic to understand. Men can have strong self-esteem and self-confidence while avoiding emotions. In this way, they look tough and do not look vulnerable. Women who avoid emotions can also look authoritarian and less susceptible.

A person can avoid someone for a short time and not necessarily has an avoidant attachment style. Furthermore, it is best not to jump to conclusions. Friendships and relationships take a lot of work. You may feel you understand them completely, but ultimately you will be confronted with challenges. Before you suspect your partner has an avoidant attachment style, continue reading these websites. 

 

Signs You're Dating Someone with Avoidant Attachment Style-Mind Body Green:

Signs You're Dating Someone With Avoidant Attachment Style | mindbodygreen

9 Reasons Why Dating Someone with an Avoidant Attachment Style: Thought Catalog:

9 Reasons Why Dating Someone With An ‘Avoidant’ Attachment Style Will Actually Lead To A Forever Relationship | Thought Catalog

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Eggplant Vegetable Soup

This eggplant vegetable soup can go well with half of a sandwich, crackers, or by itself. Eggplants have fiber and potassium. It may help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. This vegetable soup takes about one or two hours to make but it makes a good soup to try during the winter season. Here is the recipe. 

Ingredients:

One eggplant

Two or three zucchinis

One small box or bag of baby spinach

Five to seven carrots

Cauliflower

One in a half of an onion

Garlic cloves

One or two lemons

One red bell pepper

 

Spices:

Paprika

Tomato bouillon

Basil

Tarragon

Salt (optional)

 

In one big pot, add sliced zucchinis, sliced bell peppers, baby spinach, and sliced carrots. After that add one or two tomato bouillons with water and stir the vegetables. Then, slice the eggplant and add it to another pot. In another pot add the cauliflower. Next add the dried crushed basil leaves and the dried crushed tarragon leaves to the big pot of vegetables.

Stir the vegetables. Use a garlic presser for the garlic cloves and add the garlic to the big pot of vegetables. Once the vegetables are soft, you can slice one or two lemons. Peel and slice half of an onion. Next, serve the vegetables with the broth in one or two bowls.

Put the lemon slices on the side. Put the onion slices in a small bowl and place them on the side. This vegetable soup serves two or four people. You can add salt which is optional. Happy National Soup Month! 

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Orange and Blueberry Smoothie

Blueberry smoothies are delicious to drink in the afternoon. But if you like orange smoothies, you will enjoy this blueberry smoothie. This blueberry smoothie is quick to make because it has fewer ingredients. You can use almond milk, regular milk, or coconut water to make this smoothie. Here is the recipe using almond milk. 

Ingredients: 

One small box of blueberries 

Almond milk 

One or two oranges 

Baby spinach 

Sugar (optional)

Wash and rinse the blueberries. Add blueberries to the blender. Next, squeeze one or two oranges and add them to the blender. After that add almond milk. Blend everything. 

Last, add a little bit of spinach and blend everything. Pour the smoothie into a glass cup. This smoothie serves two or three people. Your family will not taste the raw spinach in this smoothie. Make sure the oranges are sweet before making this smoothie. 

You can add sugar which is optional. Making your favorite smoothies take time to learn. Additionally, keep in mind how much sugar goes into your smoothie. No matter what type of fruit you use, make sure it is fresh and ripe. Have fun making your smoothies. 

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Tips for Learning Disabilities

Many types of learning disabilities make it difficult for teachers to explain to parents. Often a learning disability might be dismissed from a teacher's mind. Sometimes it is due to a lack of time and not being prepared to have various teaching styles. Another reason is too many students in the classrooms which makes some students struggle in their learning process. Learning disabilities are often not detected until a person is in college or high school.

 

Some disorders such as ADHD are considered to be in a group of learning disabilities. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) makes a student have a hard time focusing on what is said in class. Dyslexia is also a learning disability that students have a hard time adjusting to the teacher's teaching style. Other learning disabilities that some parents have never heard of are Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia. Each learning disability is managed and approached in a different way so that students can learn at their own pace.

 

Dyscalculia is a learning disability that makes it challenging to learn mathematics. There may be some damage to the brain or disruptive processes in the brain which make it difficult to do math mentally without writing it down. Another learning disability is Dysgraphia which is an impairment in writing which makes it hard to read what was written on paper. Yet, it is common for a student to get diagnosed with Dyslexia. Dyslexia is also known as a reading disorder although it can affect writing and spelling.

 

Regardless of what type of learning disability a teacher might suspect a student has, it is best to get tested and evaluated. The tests range from reading comprehension, math problems, spelling, writing, and word games which a licensed psychologist or school psychologist gives to the student. Nevertheless, students with learning disabilities must find ways to learn, study, and comprehend what the lectures are all about in school. There are apps for Dyslexia and for learning disabilities so that students can learn. Parents can additionally help their children by being supportive and raising their self-esteem.

 

Teachers must give their students time to complete their tests. Additionally, if a student has a learning disability, they can take their test in another room to complete their test. This makes a student feel less pressured to finish their tests before the class time ends. Teachers and parents must work together in a calm manner so that the student can understand all of the topics that are being taught. Here are websites about more information regarding learning disabilities and about the apps.

Useful Apps for Kids with Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities:

https://www.wizcase.com/blog/useful-apps-for-kids-with-dyslexia-and-learning-disabilities/

Strategies for Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities-LDRFA:

Strategies For Teaching Children With Learning Disabilities - LDRFA

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International Creativity Month

Creativity is something a lot of people seek, especially for job promotions, work projects, and for doing homework assignments stand out more. Creative people usually get their ideas by getting enough sleep, walking, or relaxing with music. While others get their ideas by reading, writing, or by having a conversation with someone about their input. However, some people say that they are born with creativity. How do you get your ideas and feel more creative at work?

It is all about focusing on what you want to do to make your projects look more interesting for your potential clients or for your students who like to learn creatively. Creativity is considered to be a personal training aspect where one must open the mind to brainstorm ideas. But there must be motivation, an attempt, and an understanding of how you want to convey your ideas. Making lifestyle changes with good habits also helps to be more creative. In January, you can celebrate International Creativity Month.

Sometimes being alone makes you think creatively and makes you want to communicate artistically. Drawing, doodling, or making art with your hands makes it easier to express how you feel. Writing stories, poems, or writing something short to get your ideas on paper also helps to open your mind. Reading can sometimes be productive because it gives you more ideas about what your work project will be after it is complete. Be careful in sharing your ideas, especially if you are working on a work project that might lead to a job promotion.

Creativity is distinctive and separate from others. Not everyone has the same creativity although it might have some similarities which are shown in some art forms. Be aware of your emotions, your feelings, and how creativity makes you imagine. To feel creative there must be a clear mind with fewer negative emotions. Make art projects when you are angry and make the same art project when you are happy.

This will make you see how emotions affect your creativity. You will see the difference in the use of colors, patterns, shapes, and textures. Nonetheless, creativity takes time to do and to build your self-esteem. Do not force yourself to feel creative because this will create a blockage in your brain. Sleeping and dreaming influence your creativity when you are awake. 

Get plenty of sleep, eat right, and exercise your mind to find solutions for your work projects that need some creativity. Running, walking, or spending time alone helps you to be more inventive to make your projects to be unique. Spend time in nature and use your senses to open the imagination that you had when you were a child. Practice your drawing skills, and writing skills, or practice cursive writing for your creativity. Below are websites about being more creative. 

How to be Creative-Our Tips on How to Find Your Creativity-Art in Context:

How to Be Creative - Our Tips on How to Find Your Creativity (artincontext.org)

How to be Creative-Psychology Today:

How to be Creative | Psychology Today

How to Be More Creative-Very Wellmind: 

How to Be More Creative (verywellmind.com)

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National Thank You Month

Every January, you can say thank you to those who have helped you and who have made you feel appreciated. The entire month of January is known as National Thank You Month. There are many ways to say thank you such as a small gesture of kindness, thank you notes, thank you letters, thank you tags, or thank you text messages. Also, thank you can be said in different languages which will delight anyone with curiosity. Today, I have created two coloring pages with the words “ Thank You” on the center of the drawing.

One coloring page is a heart with the word “Thank You” on the center of the heart. The second coloring page is a sun with flowers in the center of the sun. These coloring pages are free and for your personal use. Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog. Have fun coloring these pages. 

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Chicken Tortilla Wraps

If you like chicken tortilla wraps, you will like this simple recipe. Chicken tortilla wraps make a quick and delicious meal. It can be paired with salsa, guacamole salsa, and orange slices. Using a few ingredients, you can make these chicken tortilla wraps at home. Here is the recipe for making these wraps. 

Ingredients:

Two Garlic cloves 

One packet of chicken breasts or Chicken Tenderloins

Two Bell peppers 

Lemon and pepper 

Dry basil leaves 

Oranges 

Tortillas 

Store-bought salsa or guacamole salsa 

One Onion 

Salt (optional)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (optional)

Baby spinach leaves

 

Preparation and Cooking Time: 

Wash and remove the seeds from the bell peppers. Peel one onion. Slice bell peppers and onions. Add onions and bell peppers to a skillet with water. Then add lemon and pepper, basil, and garlic cloves to the chicken tenderloins. 

Cook the chicken in water. Then put orange juice to cook the chicken in water. After that cook the chicken with extra virgin olive oil and cook it until it is golden brown. Wait for the bell peppers to get soft. Then warm up the tortillas. 

Put one tortilla on a plate and put spinach leaves. After that put the bell peppers, onions, and chicken on top of the spinach leaves. Wrap the tortilla and cut it in half. In a small bowl pour the guacamole salsa with a spoon. Make another tortilla wrap without the spinach leaves. 

Use a small bowl for the tomato salsa. Cut one orange and place the orange slices onto the plate. After that cut the tortilla wrap in half. This recipe serves two people. These wraps taste better when it is warm. 

 

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Shape Up US Month

 

Shape Up US is an organization that provides information about exercising and eating healthier. It is also a campaign to bring awareness of obesity among children and adults in the United States. More children have become obese over the years. The entire month of January is dedicated to Shape Up US. Shape Up US organization has free events about incorporating healthier meals and exercise to fit into your lifestyle. 

Although this campaign is in the US, obesity has become problematic globally. Being obese has been a stigma in a mental and emotional aspect. It makes it harder for society to accept many body shapes and change their beauty standards. Obesity causes children to bully each other with harmful jokes, comments, and harsh words. Therefore, it is vital to understand the causes of obesity.

Obesity has increased due to stress, Covid-19, genetics, poor eating habits, and a sedentary lifestyle. Additionally, lack of exercise among children who spend a lot of time with their electronic devices. Another reason is not having the time to make healthier meals at home, which has made it complicated for single parents. Furthermore, financial issues in buying organic foods or foods that are healthier to purchase have been a major reason. Besides certain medications that make people overweight. 

Regardless of the reasons, obesity brings more challenges for the body and may cause other diseases. Obesity is recognized as a chronic disease. It is a sensitive topic to address in the medical field. Yet, it makes it tougher to accept your body shape when people make you feel more self-conscious about what you wear. To exercise you must change your thinking process and make a routine for yourself. 

Exercise should be an integral part of any lifestyle. Although exercise can become boring at times, it is crucial to incorporate it into your routine. Depending on how much time you have throughout the day, you can exercise with your children for thirty minutes. Gradually increasing your exercise time to an hour. Do fun activities such as learning to dance, learning to swim, learning basketball, jumping rope, or walking. 

Use dumbbells to strengthen your muscles. Stretch your body and stay hydrated. Make an exercise area in your home to work out. Learn about nutrition and make healthier meals for your family. Vary your healthy meals and use different spices to flavor your meals. 

Exercising and healthier meals might not be enough to lose weight. However, if you exercise without the motivation to lose weight; It will make it fun for you and your family. If you must lose weight for medical reasons, speak to your primary doctor or a medical nutritionist for recommendations. Get your thyroid checked out and learn about your options. Erase any stereotypes you might have about being overweight.

Make exercising enjoyable for you and your children. You do not need to buy big exercise equipment especially if you have no space to store it. Exercise with music and play musical chairs. Check your sugar before and after exercise if you are diabetic. Here are websites about exercise and Shape Up US. 

 

Shape Up US Organization:

https://shapeupus.org/

The 30-Minute Fitness Routine-Web MD:

The 30-Minute Fitness Routine (webmd.com)

12 Best at Home Workouts-No Equipment Needed-Lifehack:

12 Best at Home Workouts (No Equipment Needed) - Lifehack

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exercise clip art - Clip Art Library (clipart-library.com)

How to Meditate Safely in the Shower?

 

Meditating in the shower reduces pain, lowers your blood pressure, and makes you sleep better. But it is common to fall down in the shower at a certain age. Therefore, before you meditate in the shower, you can make sure your shower tub is not slippery. Check your grab bars and handles are tightly bolted and not loose. Spray a non-slip spray or a rubber floor mat that sticks to the bathtub.

If you do not feel safe using a rubber floor mat in the bathtub, you can use a bath bench with handles or a medical shower chair. Also, you can use a bamboo shower floor bathmat outside of the bathtub. Clear the clutter from your bathtub and only use the items that you will use for your shower. Purchase a one in one shampoo and conditioner to wash your hair. Use bar soap instead of body wash to reduce too many soap suds in the bathtub.

Clean your bathtub and bath chair with mild dish soap and rinse well. After your bathtub is ready to use, you will be able to have a comfortable shower and meditate. Silence your cell phone and leave your cell phone in another room. Prepare yourself by breathing slowly while you wait for the water to get warm in the bathtub. Sit on your shower bench or chair and get your one in one shampoo with conditioner.

Close your eyes while you wash your hair. Then rinse your hair. Continue relaxing by inhaling and exhaling. Use your soap bar and wash your body. Rinse the soap.

Say a mantra or a phrase to yourself while you shower. After you are done taking a shower, slowly get out of the bathtub. Then dry your hair and your body with your bath towel. Put on your bathrobe and say a positive affirmation while you get dressed. Here are websites with more information about taking a shower safely and about meditating in the shower. 

13 Shower Safety Tips for the Elderly (Improve Safety & Reduce Falls)-Graying with Grace:

13 Shower Safety Tips for the Elderly (Improve Safety & Reduce Falls!) (grayingwithgrace.com)

15 Amazing Tips on Creating Safe Showers for Seniors-Senior Safety Advice:

15 Amazing Tips On Creating Safe Showers For Seniors (seniorsafetyadvice.com)

5 Ways to Meditate in the Shower + How to-Wave Meditation:

5 ways to meditate in the shower [+ How to] - Wave Meditation

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Mindfulness for the Body

When it comes to mindfulness, you first think about breathing techniques. You are aware of your breathing while you focus. However, mindfulness is also beneficial for the body. Mindfulness brings body awareness and helps you learn about your body. You feel muscle tension, body pain, and other sensations when you do mindfulness. 

Mindfulness for the body can be done through a body scan meditation.  Lying down or sitting down while you stretch your legs. Stretch your arms slowly and use your senses. Touch your arms, your legs, and feet while you are sitting down in a comfortable position.  Notice how you feel. 

Additionally, doing slow movements such as lifting weights or dancing slowly makes you focus on your body. Listen carefully and see if your bones crack. Notice any nervous ticks while you lie down. Concentrate on what will make your body feel comfortable and less tense. By doing this you will be able to relax. 

Walking, jogging, and running while you focus on your breathing. Take your time in moving your body. The more you focus, you can perceive your body sensations with each movement. You will know how you feel and how your body feels. Let your thoughts pass by and concentrate on your body sensations. 

Tag your emotions as you let them depart from your mind. Mindfulness can be practiced for thirty minutes a day especially if you are too busy to meditate. You can take notes after you practice mindfulness. Adding mindfulness at night before you go to sleep is helpful. Use guided meditations to do a body scan. 

Continue observing your body as you use your senses. If your hand or foot falls asleep, change your body posture. Add more cushions, put on socks, and wear loungewear to do mindfulness for your body at night. Mindfulness for the body is necessary for paying attention to your feelings and your body. Here are websites with more information about mindfulness for the body. 

 

Mindfulness Exercises-Mayo Clinic:

Mindfulness exercises - Mayo Clinic

Body Scan Meditation:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/body-scan-meditation

The Origins of Mindfulness in Body-Based Awareness:

https://www.td.org/insights/the-origins-of-mindfulness-in-body-based-awareness

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Sleeping Tips for Students

It is necessary to get enough sleep if you are a student in school, college, or in a university. Being a student requires a lot of concentration, memorization, and creativity. To learn abilities, a student needs to develop beneficial habits and adjust their behavior to get a good night’s sleep. These habits are called sleep hygiene, which environmental influences also affect a student’s sleep. Changes in room temperature, natural lighting, noises from the wind, and outside noises create disturbances for students that cannot sleep.

The winter season makes it more difficult to sleep seven to eight hours a day depending on the age of the student. If the student is not a teenager, he or she may need nine to eleven hours of sleep. Sleep deprivation is an ordinary occurrence among students and older adults. Sleeping during class time is not recommended. Yet, there are students that tend to sleep during class hours because they cannot sleep at night.

Speak to your doctor if you are a student and have trouble sleeping at night. One reason for not getting enough sleep is due to puberty changes such as hormonal changes that make the brain to wake-up in the middle of the night. This is common if you are a young girl and about to get your menstrual cycle. Another reason is eating late meals. Other reasons to wake up at night are bed wetting, nightmares, and an overactive nervous system.

Make sure you have a sleep routine such as stretching your body or doing yoga poses to help you sleep. Exercise during the day such as playing a sport, dancing, or climbing stairs to help your body to release body tension. Have an early breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Practicing meditation or mindfulness to help you relax when you are too stressed out over taking tests and passing your finals. Decorate your room and add layers of blankets to your bed.

Ask your parents to help you decorate your bedroom and your study area. Learn how to relax two hours before going to sleep. Complete any school projects ahead of time and prepare your backpack before going to sleep. Organize your school binders, homework, and school supplies so everything is ready in the morning before going to class. For tips, please see this infographic from Study Corgi about sleep hygiene for students. 

Infographic from Study Corgi

How Many Times A Day Should You Meditate? Here's What Experts Recommend (Guest Post)

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Guest Blogger from Enhanced Meditation, Khushboo

Meditation has become a widely utilized practice for managing stress and enhancing overall health. However, for those just beginning to explore meditation, it can be difficult to figure how frequently to meditate. How many times a day should you meditate? What should be taken into account when deciding the frequency? What do professionals advise? Here, we provide answers to all these inquiries and more.

 

How Many Times A Day Should You Meditate?

There are a few things to consider when deciding how often to meditate, like your lifestyle and what you're hoping to get out of meditation. For example, if you're looking to reduce stress, you might want to meditate more regularly than if you're aiming to sharpen your focus. Don't forget to factor in the other parts of your life, too, such as work, family, and leisure - a balanced approach is key!

It's easy to start spending more time meditating than doing other things once you get the hang of the deeper meditative state. Meditation itself can become like an addiction once you reach higher states in this practice.

Factors to Consider When Deciding How Many Times A Day to Meditate

You will need to take these factors into account when thinking about how many times a day to meditate. Let's look at what these are:

 

1.    The lifestyle you live:

If you are living a busy lifestyle and you do not have a lot of time, then you may want to meditate a lot more than you usually do. On the contrary, if you spend more time resting and a slow pace lifestyle, then you might not need to meditate as much.

2.    Your aim of meditating:

There are so many types of meditation that can be used to achieve different aims and goals. If you are meditating to reduce stress, improve focus and cultivate more compassion for yourself and others, then meditating more frequently throughout the day will help you more.

3.    Your mental and Physical health:

You need to take your mental and physical health into account, especially when you are thinking about meditating more often. If you are not physically healthy, you should be meditating only as much as it makes you feel good. If you are growing through a rough patch when it comes to mental health, you can meditate more which can help you improve more.

4.    Your environment and surroundings:

 If you are living with a toxic family or working in a toxic work environment, it will be better to meditate more often. Meditation will provide you with the support and the calm you need. If you are living in a perfectly happy, healthy environment and the people around you are supportive, then you might not need to meditate as much.

Here, need, and wants are two different sides of a coin, and you can meditate even if you don't need to meditate. But you must always meditate when you need to meditate. Why, you might ask! The reason is when you absolutely need to meditate, you might actually feel more like avoiding it.

 

What Experts Recommend

Experts generally recommend that beginners meditate for 10-20 minutes, 2-3 times a day. This is a good starting point for those who are new to meditation. However, it's important to note that everyone is different. So, it's important to experiment and find what works best according to your needs and circumstances.

According to research, it's recommended to do mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for 45 minutes each day. MBSR shows effective results over a period of 19 weeks.

It is definitely difficult to dedicate that much time to one meditation session. Meditating 2-3 times a day in different chunks of minutes can be equally beneficial. So it's we can assume that meditating twice a day for 20-25 minutes each day is best for getting the most out of meditation.

It's also extremely essential to remember that the frequency of meditation practice should not interfere with your daily activities or sleep schedule.

 

How Long Should You Meditate Each Time?

Now the question is how long each meditation session should be! That also depends on a lot of factors, similar to how often you should be meditating.

 

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If you are extremely busy and overwhelmed with work and stress, then you should meditate for a longer period of time than you usually do. It can be between 30 minutes to an hour.

In case you are full of energy and feeling good then you might not need to meditate a lot. A 5-to-10-minute meditation can fill you up with even more positivity and energy than you already have.

 

Different Types of Meditation and Recommended Frequency

Different types of meditation can be used to attain various objectives. For instance, mindfulness meditation can be used to abate stress and enhance consciousness, while loving-kindness meditation can be employed to foster empathy.

The frequency of meditation that is suggested depends on the kind of meditation that is being done. Mindfulness meditation is normally done for a span of 10-20 minutes 2-3 times a day.

Tips for Incorporating Meditation Into Your Everyday Life

If you're just starting out in meditation, it can be tricky to make it a part of your everyday routine. So here are some ideas that can be of help:

●     Start off slow. If you're feeling daunted, try meditating for a mere 5 minutes each day. As you become more accustomed to meditating regularly, you can slowly increase your practice time.

●     Set attainable objectives. Don't set goals that are out of reach, such as meditating for an hour a day. Instead, focus on realistic, modest goals.

●     Locate a cozy spot. Make sure to find a spot where you'll be comfortable meditating - it could be a tranquil area of your home or a peaceful place outdoors.

●     Include breathing exercises. Incorporate breathing exercises into your meditation to help you unwind and concentrate.

●     Don't be too hard on yourself. Meditation is not about being faultless. Don't be too hard on yourself in case you make mistakes or can't stay focused.

●     Just keep practicing, and eventually, you will start seeing results.

 

Benefits of Meditation

Meditation can provide many benefits, such as reducing stress, improving concentration, and increasing self-awareness. Regular meditation can also improve your mood and help you cope with difficult emotions. Let's look at all the benefits you can get by meditating twice a day.

Managing stress and anxiety becomes easier:

It will be a lot easier to tackle shares and inside when you are meditating twice a day. Meditating in the morning is the best for setting intentions for a great day ahead. Meditating in the evening can improve the quality of sleep, and it can act as a barrier between your work and home life.

Enhanced pain tolerance:

Meditating every day can incredibly enhance your pain tolerance level. It can also help reduce migraine-related headaches. Or at least migraines will feel less intense when you have higher pain tolerance.

You become emotionally stronger:

Meditation significantly increases the level of clarity in our heads. That level of clarity results in stronger emotional balance, and you become a lot calmer in day-to-day life.

 

Conclusion

Meditation can provide a huge amount of benefits other than just stress reduction. But, if you are just starting out with meditation, it may seem tricky to figure out how often you should do it. Questions such as how many sessions you should have each day, what you should take into consideration, and what the experts say? are all valid.

It's also important to keep your meditation practice in alignment with the other parts of your life, like work, family, and recreational activities. Learn more about how to meditate properly and start incorporating it into your everyday life. With regular meditation practice, you can reap many benefits and improve your overall well-being.

Research links:

Migraine headache: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10865-008-9159-2

MBSR: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25818837/

Recommended resources from author:

1.Types of meditation: https://enhancedapp.io/meditation/10-types-of-meditation-and-how-you-can-pick-the-right-one-for-you/

2. How to meditate: https://enhancedapp.io/meditation/how-to-meditate-correctly-and-6-signs-your-meditation-is-working/

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