The benefits of guided meditation are almost innumerable. Relevant for thousands of years, meditation has become a certifiable way to become more in touch with one’s feelings and mental state. However, some people don’t understand the benefits of guided meditation. While everyone is different, there are certain key factors that almost everyone can benefit from and can be very important for your well-being. Here are 4 benefits of guided meditation that everyone should know about.

1. You don’t have to plan the meditation
2. Be present
3. Better your physical and mental health
4. Rest and rejuvenate you for what’s to come 

You don’t have to plan the meditation

One of the best and most underrated benefits of guided meditation is that you don’t have to plan anything! With a plethora of apps to choose from you can find a mediation guide that is attuned to your liking. You can find apps that focus on using music during meditation or those that just use voice only. Unlike other activities to help you with your mental health you don’t have to plan out multiple parts of the day just to fit in this one task. You don’t have to plan time at the gym or buy extra equipment for your home. Guided meditation apps allow you to meditate almost anywhere and in any environment as long as you have some headphones.

Be present

Oftentimes, our days can run together. With PTA meetings, family get-togethers, and softball games to go to it can be tough to feel in control of your life. Sometimes, you can get so wrapped up in the next task that you don’t stop to think about your day. One of the best benefits of guided meditation is the ability to recalibrate your day. You take a moment to pause from your daily activities and focus on yourself and process the day. This can help you be more present for your children and the demands of your work and family. Every time you meditate, it can act as a reset for your day!

Better your physical and mental health

Multiple studies have shown that meditation has a positive effect on the body, both physically and mentally. It can be a positive way to process and release anger and help you calm your nerves and anxieties. Meditation can be a great way to unwind from a busy and frustrating day. You can even view it as a hobby to help with your mental health. Studies have also shown that meditation can help you with ailments such as:

• Asthma
• Chronic pain
• High blood pressure
• Anxiety
• Headaches
• Worries
• Depression
• And other ailments

Rest and rejuvenate you for what’s to come

Finally, one of the best benefits of guided meditation is the fact that it gives you time to rest. There are several types of rest, and all of them are very important! Guided meditation can help you achieve multiple forms of rest that can help propel you forward. If you are feeling anxious and nervous or if your brain feels foggy and cloudy, then you need to try meditating. Don’t allow yourself to just feel groggy and run down throughout the day. With a good meditation session, you can feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to go for the rest of the day.

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