How to Use Meditation to Balance Your Life? | Meditation Teacher Training

Meditation is one of those things that we all know is important, but we seldom make time for. Technology is advancing across the world and as a result, our lives become increasingly busy and our time is being constantly filled with the multiple responsibilities that we juggle every day. How often do you get time to fully disconnect? Most of us can’t remember a time when we were truly present. Without the stillness that meditation can give us, we are more prone to stress, anxiety and poorer concentration. We are all deserving of more peace, so here are three easy ways that you can use meditation to bring more balance into your life. 

1. Create a meditation routine

Routines are key when you are trying to incorporate a new habit into your life. You are 42% more likely to achieve a goal or task when you have written it down, so make sure to take a note of the time in the day that you plan on meditating. MeditationTraining in the morning and evening is always ideal. For example, meditating in the morning is great for starting the day off on a positive note and it ensures that you aren’t jumping straight into your day without taking time out for yourself. Additionally, meditating in the evening allows you to end your day feeling relaxed and it is perfect for aiding sleep.

 

2.      Meditate during breaks 

Meditation can be done almost anywhere and at any given time. Perhaps you did not have the time to meditate in the morning, or maybe you begin to feel slightly overwhelmed at work or school. Try to take a brief moment to be still. It doesn’t matter whether you are in the staff room or a bathroom stall, attempt to focus on your breathing and to slow down your thoughts. You may have only 30 minutes or 30 seconds, just remember that meditation is always available to you.

 

3.      Meditate during mindless tasks 

‘Mindless tasks’ can be anything from cleaning, going for a run/jog or even eating. You can turn even the most mundane tasks into an opportunity to meditate. Eating is a good example of an action that we often do mindlessly. A lot of us eat our meals while reading, watching a show or a movie. Therefore, we aren’t even giving ourselves the opportunity to savour our food. As you begin to become more present, you may also in turn become more conscious of the food that you put into your body. During these various tasks, try to be very aware of each movement. Focusing on your senses, (sight, taste, touch, smell and sound) for example, is an easy way to practice mindfulness.

 

 Meditation comes in many different forms and isn’t limited to sitting on the floor cross-legged while you try to force thoughts out of your mind. It is about trying to be present and at peace with the various challenges that you are faced with day-to-day. Now that you have read about the simple ways that Meditation Teacher Training can be added to your life, hopefully you will now feel confident that you can reap the benefits of meditation and in turn, bring more harmony and balance into your own life.