3 minutes of meditation is all you need
Yesterday I put out a challenge on Instagram after speaking with a girlfriend who asked if I meditate? I madly said NO but knew I had some "me time" which I thought was my little meditation session. I was wrong.
Press play by tapping on the picture below to watch my video.
I checked out my faithful fountain of knowledge friend Google and came across Psychology Today and scientific facts about;
Why we should meditate
It Boosts Your HEALTH
1 - Increases immune function (See here (link is external) and here (link is external))
2 - Decreases Pain (see here (link is external))
3 - Decreases Inflammation at the Cellular Level (See here (link is external) and here (link is external) and here (link is external))
It Boosts Your HAPPINESS
4 - Increases Positive Emotion (here (link is external)
5 - Decreases Depression
6 - Decreases Anxiety (see here (link is external)
7 - Decreases Stress
It Boosts Your SOCIAL LIFE
Think meditation is a solitary activity? It may be (unless you meditate in a group which many do!) but it actually increases your sense of connection to others:
8 - Increases social connection & emotional intelligence
9 - Makes you more compassionate (see here (link is external)
10 - Makes you feel less lonely (see here (link is external)
It Boosts Your Self-Control
11 - Improves your ability to regulate your emotions (see here (link is external)) (Ever flown off the handle or not been able to quiet your mind? Here's the key)
12 - Improves your ability to introspect (see here (link is external) & for why this is crucial see this post)
It Changes Your BRAIN (for the better)
13 - Increases grey matter (see here (link is external))
14 - Increases volume in areas related to emotion regulation, positive emotions & self-control
15 - Increases cortical thickness in areas related to paying attention (see here (link is external))
(fast forward the waves sound)
https://youtu.be/ZCvvgp8rdmg
"Relax your jaw,
Straighten your back.
Relax your shoulders.
Take 3 deep breaths.
Meditate for 3 minutes."
There you have it! Now why wouldn't you want all of this for yourself? So I encourage you (challenge you) to share your 3 minutes per day with me. Upload on Youtube or Instagram and tag #TeamDani #3minsmeditate.
Happy FRI-YAY!!!
XxDani
Your Everyday Fitness Food Motivator