“Meditation allows us to deal with life as it is rather than looking at it and comparing it with how we think it’s supposed to be.” — Jeff Kober
For many people, meditation is a major part of their life. Additionally, it has become increasingly popular.
Survey results from the National Health Institute suggest adults’ meditative practices more than doubled between 2002 to 2022, rising from 7.5% to 17.3%. A major reason for this shift is the health benefits associated with meditation, whether it be physical, mental or spiritual.
More so, meditation can be a great outlet for college students. Starting your day with it can prove to be an ideal stress reliever. Here are some of the other perks.
Beginning your day with meditation aids with concentration, mindfulness and clarity.
Researchers at Harvard University believe our minds are occupied with thoughts 47% of the time. In other words, we spend a lot of time either stuck in the past or worrying about the future. This can be emotionally draining.
Through morning meditations, however, you can give your brain a chance to relax. This will help train your focus and concentration abilities, making way for mental clarity.
If you get distracted too easily while studying for final exams or crunching final project deadlines, meditation can help you to lock in.
Mediation enhances sleep quality.
Through mindful meditation, you’ll learn to quiet and calm your brain. This can be essential when you’re trying to sleep.
And though unhealthy sleeping habits seem to be a recurring problem among college students, meditating in the morning may even help in the late hours of the night.
Meditation can also allow us to regulate our emotions.
It can make us feel lighter and more positive.
You can choose to meditate when you experience overwhelming emotions.
Whether it be panic, anxiety, stress or pain, meditation will allow you to focus on peace. This indirectly teaches your brain how to respond to overstimulating situations. This is a good practice for the future.
In your Zen state, you can reflect and dwell in a place of emotional assessment. This could help with long-term emotional regulation.
Did you know the University of Houston has a Meditation Room? It’s located at the Sugar Land campus in the Albert and Mamie George Building, room 118E.
Overall, there are a lot of benefits to slowly but surely improve lifestyle quality.
As a college student, things can feel too much at times. Taking a very small portion of the day to meditate and practice mindfulness is a healthy habit to cultivate. The best part is you don’t have to be an expert meditator!
And while you may not notice the benefits immediately, they will accumulate over time. Eventually, you’ll see subtle life enhancements.
More importantly, meditation can be tailored to your individual needs. It can be done by any and everyone. At the end—or start— of the day, all you need is the intention.
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