You’ve probably heard of mindfulness, a meditation practice that focuses on clearing your mind to improve your overall well-being. But how familiar are you with it? Here are three things you never knew about meditation.
1. Meditation Has Been Around for Thousands of Years
While meditation has grown increasingly popular in the United States over the past few decades, it has a much longer history. In fact, according to an article published by Psychology Today, wall art from the Indus Valley indicates that meditation may have been used as early as 5,000 B.C.E.
2. Meditation Can Have Long-Term Effects
It’s common for people to turn to meditation when they’re already feeling stressed. But studies suggest that meditation doesn’t just relieve stress in the moment—consistently practicing meditation over a long period of time can reduce the inflammatory response to psychological stressors, making someone less reactive to stress and better able to recover from it.
3. Therapists Can Help With Meditation
Many people think of meditation as being something that you do on your own, but therapists often use meditation to treat patients who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sleep problems, anger management, and various other issues. An experienced therapist can guide patients through meditation sessions and offer advice for how to practice mindfulness at home.
Fortunately, you won’t need to look far for professional help with meditation. I regularly incorporate mindfulness meditation practices with my clients, and can recommend the approach that’s most appropriate for your needs. Reach out today to learn more.
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