Meditation is similar to mindfulness, but involves focusing on one idea, thought, or mantra.
Try these tools to build your meditation practice:
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While mindfulness is quick, meditation involves setting aside 5-10 minutes, working up to 20 minutes.
A strong meditation practice can impact our ability to regulate our emotions, cope with stress, and lower our heart rate.
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Pick a focus that has meaning to you — it could be a verse, prayer, song, or poem.
Close your eyes and center your mind on that one focus, acknowledging and releasing other thoughts as they come.
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If you're having trouble picking a focus, try gratitude.
Gratitude is simply a readiness to be thankful for all the good things in your life.