Meditation is a powerful method to bring your mind in a calmer state and also has a number of other benefits. In order to reap the benefits of meditation, one must know how to perform it effectively:

  1. Never jump right into a 30 minutes long meditation session. Start small from 5-10 minutes and see how it feels for you. Once you have mastered meditation for 5-10 minutes, it is time to increase the time and see what works best for you.
  2. The best way to combat stress is through meditation. Over time, meditation builds resilience and this is crucial to counter stress and calm your nervous system.
  3. You must understand the principles of meditation to be good at meditating. Many people think that focusing on something is called meditation. However, the principle of meditation asks you to become aware when your mind has drifted from what it was focusing on earlier.
  4. Develop your own method of meditating. Some people see better results while using meditating music while others have different approaches toward meditation. As a beginner, you can start with a 10 minute walking meditation which involves focusing on the feeling of your body walking, the feeling of breathing, the sensation of air on your skin, focusing on the things that you hear, and the things that you see.