The Benefits of Mind Training for Busy Professionals #1: Meditation

Introduction

Meditation is the most important methods of training your mind. Through consistent practice it can — and will — make you happier, more successful, more balanced — and will improve all areas of your life. Let's jump right in!

What is Meditation?

Meditation is the practice of stopping your thoughts. Even if you just slow your mind down a little, it creates little gaps between your thoughts. Those little gaps in between your thoughts will help you feel happier, calmer, and more at peace — exactly what your soul is craving.

Types of Meditation

There are many different types of meditations. Here are a few examples:

• Vipassana Meditation — Focus on your breathing.

• Transcendental Meditation — Use a special word or sound (called a mantra).

• Chakra Meditation — Focus on different energy centers in your body.

The Power of Focus in Meditation

No matter what type of meditation you choose, meditation works best when you focus on something.
Why?

Because when you have a focus point, it’s much easier to notice when your mind drifts away, so that you are able to bring your focus back.

Without a focus, your mind can wander without you even noticing!

How to Prepare for Meditation

Before you start meditating:

• Choose the type of meditation you want to do.

• If you’ve been working, socializing, or running errands, take a quick shower — it helps clear your energy and have fewer thoughts.

• Drink some water so you feel fresh and hydrated.

• Find a quiet place in your home or outside in nature.

• Sit comfortably — on a chair, cushion, or even the ground. There are no rules! Comfort is important.

How to Begin Your Meditation

1. Play a 3-song playlist — short and simple.

2. Close your eyes.

3. First song:

   • Focus on your navel chakra (about 1.5–2 inches below your belly button).

   • This area is connected to your willpower — your ability to get things done.

   • As thoughts come up, just let them go and return your focus to your navel.

4. Second song:

   • Move your focus to your heart chakra (the center of your chest).

   • This area is about love, joy, and inner peace.

5. Third song:

   • Move your focus to your third eye (between your eyebrows, slightly above).

   • This helps you build clarity and good judgment.

6. When the music ends, bow gently.

   • This is a nice gesture to thank the Universe for your meditation.

What to Do During Meditation

While you meditate:

• Be aware, and notice your thoughts — and don’t hold onto them.

• Don’t judge or label the thoughts.

• Just see them and let them pass, like clouds in the sky.

Even just practicing this:

• Strengthens your mind

• Brings more clarity to your mind and thinking

And that’s even before getting “good” at meditation! ;)

How Meditation Works

During meditation:

• You become more aware of what kind of thoughts go through your mind.

• You notice negative thoughts, positive thoughts, all thoughts — and let them go.

• Over time, your mind feels clearer, lighter, and stronger.

The Benefits of Meditation

• Meditation expands your awareness. This way every day you become more aware, and a little happier.

• It brings clarity to your mind. It’s like spring cleaning for your mind!

• Meditating a little each day keeps your mind clear and happy. Just like how cleaning your room a little bit every day keeps it fresh and clean.

• You navigate your life with more ease and fewer problems.

Movie Recommendation

It’s like the movie: Groundhog Day! It can change your life forever! :)

The main character wakes up and keeps making the same mistakes every day. But once he becomes more aware, he learns how to avoid the same problems — and his life becomes amazing!

Conclusion

Meditation is the foundation for building a successful mindfulness practice.
And mindfulness leads to real happiness for anyone who practices it regularly.