Meditation helps to slow down the mind, enabling a different response to daily challenges. It is science-based and not 'woo-woo.' Taking time to be present with oneself aids in clear thinking and deliberate actions, shifting from reactive to intentional behavior. Body scanning meditation, focusing on bodily sensations from head to toe, is a beneficial practice.
This is an episode of A Slight Change of Plans, a podcast we think you'll enjoy hosted by former TED speaker Maya Shankar. Modupe shares why a simple change in our mindset can turn short-term stress into a helpful resource -- and offers strategies to better understand, and cope with, stress.
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