From Mind to Body: Taking Inspired Action with Daily Meditation
Action Steps to start loving on yourself
Take inspired action.
Action is a vital yet often overlooked step in therapeutic work. It’s easy to get caught up in talking and thinking, but it’s essential that the rest of your body is on board.
As the African proverb says…
When you pray, move your feet.
Action Steps:
Start showing yourself love through a 5-minute daily meditation practice
If you don’t have 5 minutes, start a 20-minute practice (I’m not kidding, if you don’t have 5 minutes a day to dedicate to yourself—we need to take drastic measures)
Meditation changed my life. Sound dramatic?
It’s true.
I’m a recovering overthinker. I can easily get stuck in my head. Hyper-analyzing down to the tiniest detail. I used to spend way too much time processing emotions instead of simply experiencing them and letting them go.
Meditation taught me how to quiet my mind and create space for my body to speak. To access my gut (sacral) response and experience uncomfortable emotions instead of supressing them.
When I’m consistent with my practice, I live in peace.
Benefits of Meditation
Reduces stress: Lowers cortisol levels, promoting relaxation and calm.
Improves focus: Enhances concentration and attention span.
Increases self-awareness: Encourages mindfulness and emotional awareness.
Promotes emotional health: Boosts mood, reduces anxiety, and increases positive emotions.
Enhances sleep quality: Helps reduce insomnia and promote deeper sleep.
Increases patience and tolerance: Cultivates a more balanced and patient mindset.
Boosts creativity: Improves problem-solving and creative thinking.
Strengthens emotional resilience: Helps manage difficult emotions more effectively.
Improves overall well-being: Supports mental clarity and physical relaxation.
Ready to get started? Follow the steps below.
Simple Daily Meditation Practice:
Come to a comfortable seated position, sitting tall with your spine long
Rest your hands on your knees
Take a moment to notice any sensations in your body
Start a timer for 5 minutes
Gently close your eyes
Focus on your breath: steady inhale through your nose and steady exhale through your mouth
If you notice your mind starts to wander simply come back to noticing your breath
After 5 minutes check in with your body and notice any sensations
Repeat daily
It doesn't need to be complicated, just consistent.
You make more progress going to the gym for 20 minutes every day than spending 3 hours pumping iron once a month. Build consistency first, once you are consistent—treat yourself to a longer practice
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