When I asked on stories today what would be helpful to hear about in the coming weeks as we continue to stay close to home, managing anxiety was a very common theme. And this, right here, is my number one tactic for managing anxiety. Are you meditating yet?
You don’t have to achieve nirvana or have a quiet mind. I have a constant stream of thoughts that I have to release the whole time. But I sit, and I breathe, and I stick with it for 15 minutes a day. I’ve done it about 25 days a month since last June, when I decided, at age 45, to give meditation an honest try.
Is my anxiety gone? Nope. But it’s extremely manageable about 98% of the time. That’s a pretty good outcome for 15 minutes of my time every day, don’t you think?
Tap this photo from the link in our profile to read how I got started. Go to our IGTV channel for some short videos where I will sit with you and breathe for five, ten, or fifteen minutes.
It’s time to make this commitment to yourself. If you’ve already got a practice, share any tips you have for people who are just getting started!! XO,
SV
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