3 Benefits of Meditating Every Day

Meditation can bring a lot of benefits to your day-to-day life. It’s not something only reserved for those who live the monastery – meditation is accessible to everyone, and you’re already halfway there!

Here are three compelling reasons as to why meditation should be an integral part of your day from now on. Happy meditating!

1. Meditation reduces stress levels

This has been scientifically proven over and over again: meditation works wonders in relieving tension and anxiety by lowering cortisol levels. Mindful breathing exercises have also been shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system or the quiet “rest and digest” state.

2. Meditation improves focus and productivity

Multiple studies have shown meditation’s positive effect on attention span and the ability to concentrate. This only makes sense since meditation is all about clearing your mind of clutter and focusing on the present moment. By increasing your awareness, meditation actually makes you more productive in what you choose to focus on!

3. Meditation helps relieve pain

Clinical studies show that meditation is effective at relieving chronic pain, such as backaches and headaches, by producing endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers) and reducing production of cortisol (a stress hormone known to cause inflammation). Mindfulness meditation has also been proven to be a great help for those suffering from arthritis, high blood pressure and emotional disorders like anxiety and depression.

So if meditation wasn’t part of your daily routine before, why not give it a try? We all have a few minutes to spare here and there throughout our day – you could easily put them to good use!