How To Use Guided Meditation To Improve Your Life

Institute Editorial Team 03/17/2023

If we desire to learn to better manage our stress and take care of ourselves, we may find it beneficial to develop a meditation practice. So let’s break down what guided meditation is, specifically, and ways to incorporate the practice into our own lives. Keep reading for meditation videos and resources that can help you create a meditation practice or enrich your current practice. Before we narrow down the specifics of guided meditation, let’s talk about the umbrella term, “Mindfulness Meditation.” Mindfulness is the practice of becoming aware of your thoughts, senses, and feelings in the present moment. Meditation is the art of achieving mental clarity, calmness, and stability. Combined, these allow us to mentally train our brains to become aware of ourselves in order…

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Categories: Wellness & Personal Growth

Tags: meditation, self-care

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