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Good Morning,
Happy ChooseDay! Today, we're all about pressing pause and finding a moment of peace amidst our busy lives. Let's talk about meditation—a simple yet powerful practice that can help reduce stress, improve mental health, and bring a sense of calm to your day. 🌿
So... why are we choosing to meditate?In a world that never stops moving, taking just 5 to 20 minutes each day to meditate can have profound benefits for your mind and body.
Meditation can:
🧘 Reduce Stress: By focusing on your breath and letting go of distractions, meditation helps to lower stress and anxiety levels.
🌟 Boost Mental Clarity: It improves concentration and mental sharpness, allowing you to be more present and focused.
💖 Enhance Emotional Well-being: Meditation helps build emotional resilience, increasing feelings of inner peace and happiness.
😴 Improve Sleep: A calm mind makes it easier to unwind and get restful sleep.
Research indicates that people who meditate can reduce their chance of being hospitalized for coronary heart disease by 87%. [1]
Meditation also has the power to increase telomerase, an enzyme needed to delay the onset of diseases including Alzheimer’s, by 43%. [2]
The great thing about meditation is that it can be done anywhere—whether you're at home, in the office, or on a quick break outside. 🌍 All you need is a few minutes and a quiet space to breathe deeply and relax.
Make Time for Yourself 🧘
Meditation doesn’t require hours of practice. Just taking 5-20 minutes out of your day can do wonders for your well-being. Set a reminder, take a seat, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. Let the stresses of the day melt away, and remember, it’s not about doing it perfectly, but about showing up for yourself.
Share the Calm 🙌
This is your sign to encourage your colleagues, family, and friends to join you in a meditation! 💬 Meditation is not only beneficial for individuals but also great for fostering a sense of connection and collective calm. Why not start a daily meditation group at work or invite your loved ones to join you for a virtual session?
Advocate for Meditation 💖
Smiling Mind is a 100% not-for-profit organisation. Established in 2012, Smiling Mind exists to improve the mental health, wellbeing, and resilience of Australians through the regular practice of mindfulness meditation.
Why not choose to support their important cause?
and create a happier, more resilient and more mindful student.
and create and maintain the technology that is used to bring mindfulness tools into Australian classrooms.
and create a happier, healthier and more resilient classroom.
Together, we can create a ripple effect of mindfulness and well-being. 🌊
Thank you for choosing to prioritize your mental health today. It all starts with just one deep breath. 🌬️
With calm and gratitude,
- the GoodCompany team
P.S. Need a little help getting started? Try guided meditations available online or apps like Headspace or Calm to find the perfect session for your needs.
[1] Marquez, R.J. (2022). Research shows meditation has power effects on the brain [Online]. KSAT. Available from: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/01/09/research-shows-meditation-has-power-effects-on-the-brain/
[2] Khalsa, D.S. (2015). Stress, Meditation, and Alzheimer's Disease Prevention: Where The Evidence Stands [Online]. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26445019/
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