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580: 5 Steps to Meditating for Better Sleep + Less Anxiety (Mindset & Self-Care)


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In this episode, we're going to talk about 5 steps to improve your meditation practice so that you can experience rewards like better sleep and less anxiety.

Meditation has changed my life. That is ever since I learned how to mediate correctly. Because, I imagine like many other people who have given up this mindfulness practice, I was approaching it all wrong. In fact, it was never a priority for me, just something I would try before work calls or meetings and then in a panicked state. This year I changed my approach and I'll never go back to life without meditation. This year I changed my approach and I'll never go back to life without meditation. It just makes me a better mom, wife and business owner. Here are the 5 steps I use for successful meditation.

Action Plan:

1 - Play theta waves music before you get settled into your meditation. This will help put you in a relaxing theta brain wave state.

2 - Find a quiet place to sit for 15 to 30 minutes, where you won't be disturbed. Communicate with family members so they know not to bother you during this time.

3 - Establish an anchor, such as your breathing or a mantra, to gently bring your mind back when it starts to wander. Be patient and don't worry if your mind wonders.

4 - Just be - create space for your mind to rest and clear. Experiment with visualizations like an empty room to help quiet your thoughts.

5 - Continue mindfulness practices throughout the day, such as noticing and releasing any anxious habits like clenched fists or tight shoulders.

Get in touch with Megan if there is a specific mindset and self-care topics you'd like her to cover.

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