Meditation is frequently discussed in the world of self-development.
But what is it?
When I told someone that I meditate daily, they asked if I sit cross-legged, holding my fingers together saying ‘omm’.
That’s the stereotype.
Yet there is much more to it because it’s a simple tool that can support our mental health by reducing stress.
Thought leader Tim Ferriss was surprised to discover how many (conventionally) successful people meditate.
In this episode I define the basic concept and give three sources to get you started:
1) Headspace – I used this and meditated 365 days in a row…but ultimately found it a little narrow in its focus…although it’s had a few updates since. (At the time of writing they have a 30% discount.)
2) Calm – my current favourite because of the range of resources: different types of meditation, music for focus, sleep support…
3) Waking Up – my friend Willem recommends this one. Put together by neuroscientist Sam Harris, this is an exploration of attention and how the mind works.
Full disclosure – no affiliate links with these tools.
Ideas you can do today:
_click one of the links and try out a free version (obvious right?)
_right now -notice your breathing. Don’t try and change it – just notice it
_close your eyes and breathe in fully, then out fully, counting each in breath until you get to 10…harder than you might think
James D'Souza 