Take Your Power Back Thursday
Busting Meditation Myths
Julie Michelson
update
March 28, 2024
Have you ever thought that meditation just wasn't your thing? I totally get it.
Myth 1 - Quiet Mind
I used to believe that to "properly" meditate, my mind had to be completely empty. Whenever thoughts bubbled up, I felt like I was failing. It's a common trap many of us fall into!
I want to share a key insight that totally shifted my perspective. A while back, I learned something game-changing: meditation isn't about silencing your thoughts. It's about noticing when your mind starts to wander and gently guiding it back. It is an exercise...not a state of being. And the magic is in the returning to the meditation.
That's it!
Realizing this was like lifting a weight off my shoulders.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. And here's the good news: the only way you can get meditation wrong is by not doing it.
Myth 2 - Living in a Cave
Do you hold the belief that you need to spend hours every day in meditation in order to gain the benefits?
You don't!
Beck to the perspective of meditation as exercise. You wouldn't start with an Ironman! But you would train consistently.
Regular meditation is effective meditation!
Start with a duration that seems doable, and create the habit. Pick a time of day, and stick with it.
The Best Type of Meditation
The most effective kind of meditation is whatever resonates with you or your mood. Often it can be easiest to begin with guided meditation. I started my practice with Vedic meditation, which is a mantra meditation. Silent meditation can also be powerful. Many busy brained people find moving meditation to be their favorite. ANY form of consistent meditation can be life changing!
Meditation can be a great tool for improving sleep, reducing pain and inflammation, improving mood, supporting immune system and increasing feelings of wellbeing. Not bad for a free practice!
Kickstart Your Practice
Don't have a meditation routine yet? No worries.
Why not start with just 5 minutes a day? There's an app I love called Insight Timer. It's free and has a massive library of guided meditations. You can pick by length or type, making it super easy to find one that suits you.
When (not if) your mind wanders during meditation, that's totally normal. Just notice it, and then gently return to your meditation. That's all there is to it!
Reset Your Thyroid and Reverse Hashimoto's Summit starts next week!
Join myself and thirty other experts to learn tips for getting to the root of your autoimmune thyroid problems and improving your health. Don't miss my interview about Avoiding the Autoimmune Domino Effect!
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKET HERE!
I hope to see you there!
Myth 1 - Quiet Mind
I used to believe that to "properly" meditate, my mind had to be completely empty. Whenever thoughts bubbled up, I felt like I was failing. It's a common trap many of us fall into!
I want to share a key insight that totally shifted my perspective. A while back, I learned something game-changing: meditation isn't about silencing your thoughts. It's about noticing when your mind starts to wander and gently guiding it back. It is an exercise...not a state of being. And the magic is in the returning to the meditation.
That's it!
Realizing this was like lifting a weight off my shoulders.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. And here's the good news: the only way you can get meditation wrong is by not doing it.
Myth 2 - Living in a Cave
Do you hold the belief that you need to spend hours every day in meditation in order to gain the benefits?
You don't!
Beck to the perspective of meditation as exercise. You wouldn't start with an Ironman! But you would train consistently.
Regular meditation is effective meditation!
Start with a duration that seems doable, and create the habit. Pick a time of day, and stick with it.
The Best Type of Meditation
The most effective kind of meditation is whatever resonates with you or your mood. Often it can be easiest to begin with guided meditation. I started my practice with Vedic meditation, which is a mantra meditation. Silent meditation can also be powerful. Many busy brained people find moving meditation to be their favorite. ANY form of consistent meditation can be life changing!
Meditation can be a great tool for improving sleep, reducing pain and inflammation, improving mood, supporting immune system and increasing feelings of wellbeing. Not bad for a free practice!
Kickstart Your Practice
Don't have a meditation routine yet? No worries.
Why not start with just 5 minutes a day? There's an app I love called Insight Timer. It's free and has a massive library of guided meditations. You can pick by length or type, making it super easy to find one that suits you.
When (not if) your mind wanders during meditation, that's totally normal. Just notice it, and then gently return to your meditation. That's all there is to it!
Reset Your Thyroid and Reverse Hashimoto's Summit starts next week!
Join myself and thirty other experts to learn tips for getting to the root of your autoimmune thyroid problems and improving your health. Don't miss my interview about Avoiding the Autoimmune Domino Effect!
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKET HERE!
I hope to see you there!
Your Autoimmune Coach,
ps. And whenever you're ready, these are a few other ways in which I can help you:
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Filed under: Mindset
Last updated: September 23, 2024 9:29 am MST
Last updated: September 23, 2024 9:29 am MST
Busting Meditation Myths
Julie Michelson
update
March 28, 2024
Have you ever thought that meditation just wasn't your thing? I totally get it.
Myth 1 - Quiet Mind
I used to believe that to "properly" meditate, my mind had to be completely empty. Whenever thoughts bubbled up, I felt like I was failing. It's a common trap many of us fall into!
I want to share a key insight that totally shifted my perspective. A while back, I learned something game-changing: meditation isn't about silencing your thoughts. It's about noticing when your mind starts to wander and gently guiding it back. It is an exercise...not a state of being. And the magic is in the returning to the meditation.
That's it!
Realizing this was like lifting a weight off my shoulders.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. And here's the good news: the only way you can get meditation wrong is by not doing it.
Myth 2 - Living in a Cave
Do you hold the belief that you need to spend hours every day in meditation in order to gain the benefits?
You don't!
Beck to the perspective of meditation as exercise. You wouldn't start with an Ironman! But you would train consistently.
Regular meditation is effective meditation!
Start with a duration that seems doable, and create the habit. Pick a time of day, and stick with it.
The Best Type of Meditation
The most effective kind of meditation is whatever resonates with you or your mood. Often it can be easiest to begin with guided meditation. I started my practice with Vedic meditation, which is a mantra meditation. Silent meditation can also be powerful. Many busy brained people find moving meditation to be their favorite. ANY form of consistent meditation can be life changing!
Meditation can be a great tool for improving sleep, reducing pain and inflammation, improving mood, supporting immune system and increasing feelings of wellbeing. Not bad for a free practice!
Kickstart Your Practice
Don't have a meditation routine yet? No worries.
Why not start with just 5 minutes a day? There's an app I love called Insight Timer. It's free and has a massive library of guided meditations. You can pick by length or type, making it super easy to find one that suits you.
When (not if) your mind wanders during meditation, that's totally normal. Just notice it, and then gently return to your meditation. That's all there is to it!
Reset Your Thyroid and Reverse Hashimoto's Summit starts next week!
Join myself and thirty other experts to learn tips for getting to the root of your autoimmune thyroid problems and improving your health. Don't miss my interview about Avoiding the Autoimmune Domino Effect!
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKET HERE!
I hope to see you there!
Myth 1 - Quiet Mind
I used to believe that to "properly" meditate, my mind had to be completely empty. Whenever thoughts bubbled up, I felt like I was failing. It's a common trap many of us fall into!
I want to share a key insight that totally shifted my perspective. A while back, I learned something game-changing: meditation isn't about silencing your thoughts. It's about noticing when your mind starts to wander and gently guiding it back. It is an exercise...not a state of being. And the magic is in the returning to the meditation.
That's it!
Realizing this was like lifting a weight off my shoulders.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. And here's the good news: the only way you can get meditation wrong is by not doing it.
Myth 2 - Living in a Cave
Do you hold the belief that you need to spend hours every day in meditation in order to gain the benefits?
You don't!
Beck to the perspective of meditation as exercise. You wouldn't start with an Ironman! But you would train consistently.
Regular meditation is effective meditation!
Start with a duration that seems doable, and create the habit. Pick a time of day, and stick with it.
The Best Type of Meditation
The most effective kind of meditation is whatever resonates with you or your mood. Often it can be easiest to begin with guided meditation. I started my practice with Vedic meditation, which is a mantra meditation. Silent meditation can also be powerful. Many busy brained people find moving meditation to be their favorite. ANY form of consistent meditation can be life changing!
Meditation can be a great tool for improving sleep, reducing pain and inflammation, improving mood, supporting immune system and increasing feelings of wellbeing. Not bad for a free practice!
Kickstart Your Practice
Don't have a meditation routine yet? No worries.
Why not start with just 5 minutes a day? There's an app I love called Insight Timer. It's free and has a massive library of guided meditations. You can pick by length or type, making it super easy to find one that suits you.
When (not if) your mind wanders during meditation, that's totally normal. Just notice it, and then gently return to your meditation. That's all there is to it!
Reset Your Thyroid and Reverse Hashimoto's Summit starts next week!
Join myself and thirty other experts to learn tips for getting to the root of your autoimmune thyroid problems and improving your health. Don't miss my interview about Avoiding the Autoimmune Domino Effect!
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKET HERE!
I hope to see you there!
Your Autoimmune Coach,
ps. And whenever you're ready, these are a few other ways in which I can help you:
arrow_drop_down_circle
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Filed under: Mindset
Last updated: September 23, 2024 9:29 am
Last updated: September 23, 2024 9:29 am
