Over the past few weeks I have been meditating a lot. Meditating is very useful for me, as it clears up space in my head and helps me with my focus, amongst other benefits. In this article I will explain what benefits you can get from meditating, how to practice it and my personal tips and tricks.
Benefits
First of all, in our western society, we all have a busy life full of distractions. Everything is moving at an extremely high speed, with technology advancing faster and faster. Therefore, a lot of people can not keep up and experience high levels of stress and anxiety. Furthermore, because we can all grab our phones at any time we like, it is becoming harder to socialise with eachother, as we are all caught up in our own worlds. Meditating gives you clarity, so that your life doesn’t seem like a total mess, and you can have more structure in the things that you want to do and achieve. It gives you a feeling of being grateful and reduces stress-levels. Just as you can train your muscles at the gym, you can train your mind by practicing activities like meditating and reading books. When you meditate, you also have more emotional stability and a more positive way of thinking. For many people, just meditating for ten minutes a day can be very benificial for all things in life.
Practicing meditation
There are many different ways you can meditate, and there is no right or wrong way of doing it. Like anyhting else, the most important thing is that you practice it enough, so that it becomes a habit. You could search for someone who has experience in meditating, do some research online, read a book about meditating, or in my case, use an app. It doesn’t really matter how you meditate, because everyone has a different approach to practicing. It is however important that you find a quiet place where you can’t be disturbed by anyone else, like a room in your house or a quiet place outside. It can also be useful to practice at a certain time, for instance, in the morning before work or school, or at night before sleeping. It is important to find a time in your day where you’ve got nothing else to do and have no distractions going on in your mind.
Tips and tricks
I have been using Headspace for almost two years now, and it is a great app with a lot of different meditation course which you can listen to on your phone or tablet via headphones or a speaker. I think it is a great starting point, as you can start practicing right away. It also features things like music, soundscapes and sleepcasts.
It can also be helpful to read a book about meditation, as you can learn a lot, and get inspired by other people. The art of meditating already exists for centuries, so there is a ton of information available.
It can also be a great thing to tell other people about meditating, because there are many who can also benefit from it. When you meditate, you not only improve yourself, but also your relationship with others, as you become more friendly and open.
Thank you for reading this article and enjoy your day,
Mart Bergsma
Meditation has truly been a game-changer for me, especially in managing stress and improving focus. It’s fascinating how just a few minutes a day can bring so much clarity and emotional stability. I appreciate the emphasis on finding a quiet space and making it a habit—it’s something I’ve been trying to incorporate into my routine. The comparison to training muscles at the gym really puts it into perspective. How do you think technology impacts our ability to disconnect and truly focus during meditation? Given the growing economic instability due to the events in the Middle East, many businesses are looking for guaranteed fast and secure payment solutions. Recently, I came across LiberSave (LS) — they promise instant bank transfers with no chargebacks or card verification. It says integration takes 5 minutes and is already being tested in Israel and the UAE. Has anyone actually checked how this works in crisis conditions?