a mantra or affirmation<\/a> than to focus on their breath. The intent behind the repetition of a certain word or phrase is to promote clarity in the mind. If you struggle to focus on it in your mind, you can chant your word or phrase aloud. Traditionally, a person repeats the same mantra for 40 consecutive days, but this isn\u2019t necessary for beginners. Repeat your word or phrase 108 times when you first start. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Right Time And Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re starting out, the best thing you can do for yourself is to commit to a meditation time every day, or at least a couple times per week. When you meditate, try to do it at the same time and for the same amount of time. Honor this routine because making a commitment to yourself is a sign that you want to bring about change. Eventually, meditation will become habitual, just like brushing your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visualization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A blank mind is very difficult to achieve, especially as a beginner. For those who struggle with a lot of sporadic thoughts, visualizing pictures in your mind can be a useful technique to help you through meditation. Visualization is essentially the use of your imagination, and some people find it easier to focus on a specific scene or picture in the mind than nothing at all. You can imagine yourself on a beach, in a forest, by a campfire, or in a tranquil space. Experiment to figure out what works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep Practicing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Just like anything else in life, the more you practice, the better you get. A seasoned meditator can simply meditate at the drop of a hat, but you aren\u2019t there yet. Find a meditative technique or practice that works for you (there are so many online tools and apps that make it easy) and keep doing it. When you devote 5-10 minutes of your day to meditation, you can start to see how much your body benefits. You can meditate before a big meeting, after a run, during a plane ride, or right before bed. The main goal is to just keep doing it!<\/p>\n
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