As people become more and more aware of their mental health, they are educating themselves about meditation and its benefits. Meditation’s benefits range from being completely aware of your surroundings to reducing stress and developing concentration.
Meditation helps in:
Reducing stress
Cortisol hormone causes physical and mental stress. In an 8-week study, “mindfulness meditation,” a meditation style was said to help to reduce the inflamed response due to stress.
Controlling anxiety and promoting emotional health
In a study of 47 people struggling with chronic pain, completing an 8-week meditation program was found to result in noticeable improvements in pain, depression, and anxiety. This and some other forms of meditation can also lead to improved self-image and a more positive outlook on life.
Enhancing self awareness and lengthening attention span
Some styles of self-inquiry and meditation can help you “understand yourself.” This can be helpful in starting to make other positive changes. Several other types of meditation have also led to building your ability to redirect and maintain attention.
Fighting addiction and improves sleep
Meditation develops mental awareness to help you manage triggers for unwanted impulses, which further helps you to fight several kinds of addiction. A variety of meditation techniques have been found helpful in relaxing and controlling runaway thoughts that can interfere with your sleep.