20 Self Care Tips for Warriors of the Resistance
Meditation
The best practice for stress relief, which can happen anywhere and for however long you need it, is simple meditation. According to the Mayo Clinic the benefits seem almost endless – it can help center you in the moment, long after your session ends and even help improve certain medical conditions. Patients with anxiety disorder, cancer, depression, heart disease, asthma, sleep problems and more have reported that meditation has helped manage their conditions
There are a number of different ways to meditate, such as Guided Meditation where you form mental images of certain things, Mantra Meditation wherein you silently repeat a calming word, and Mindfulness Meditation wherein you increase awareness of the present moment at hand, and more.
Talk with a doctor or professional, and do your research before jumping in – chances are, they’ll know what route is best for you and may even be able to refer you to a studio or professional to help teach you, if you’d like. If you’re looking to meditate on a budget, as always, there are online tutorials available for consumption.
After all, anything that may help reduce stress these days is worth a shot, right?
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What do you think, readers? Any self-care tips we’ve left off the list that are your go-to? Let us know!