Don’t want to meditate? A quick and easy option for you

So you don't want to meditate…

The science on the effectiveness of meditation is rock solid. A relatively short amount of practice will likely have you:

  • Feeling more calm

  • Thinking more clearly

  • Enjoying faster and better decision making

  • Being more empathetic

  • Enjoying better impulse control

  • With less inflammation in your system...

the list goes on.

But, I've worked with plenty of people who can't, or don't want to, sit down and meditate. No problem. Try playing with a bit of a mindfulness practice as you do a regular physical activity.

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For example if you are out for a walk: for about 3 minutes or so, count each step from 1 to 20 and repeat. Each time your mind wanders (and it will), notice it and come lightly back to your counting.

Congratulations! You just meditated. Every time you notice your mind wandering and come back to the counting you are building your ability to have your attention be where you wanted it to be (right now), versus off in the future or back in the past.

That feels good in the moment AND builds your brain's connections in ways that enhance your overall health.

On another note, thank you for your feedback on these posts. I love getting your emails and hearing about how they’ve resonated for you, or you’ve been able to apply some of the ideas in your work and life. Keep it coming!

Take care of yourself and others,

Madeleine

I work with clients from executive leadership teams to the front line, helping them to make clearer decisions about what they want, and adapt faster and more easily to change and transition. I use deep purpose as a key to unlock powerful thriving in work and life.

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Madeleine Shaw