Mental health is something that can really take over your body. Finding ways to cope can be hard and stressful, not knowing what the right ways are for you. When I find myself in these positions, whether it’s due to school, work, or anything, I like to meditate. There are people who love meditating while facing anxiety and depression, and there are people where meditation isn’t for them. Something that I love doing is focusing on my breathing – breathing in for four seconds, out for four seconds, then holding. I find this often slows my heart rate down when it\u2019s beating fast from anxiety. Another form of meditation is called movement meditation. This can be taking a walk, gardening, or anything to get moving while doing something you enjoy. The last form of mediation I will be talking about is visualization meditation. This is where you use all five senses and imagine a vivid scene. This helps with boosting your mood, reducing stress levels, and promoting inner peace. There are so many benefits of meditation including increasing self-awareness, reducing negative emotions, increasing patience and tolerance, and building skills to manage your stress. While we are currently on break, it\u2019s a good time to take this time to relax and work on finding new ways to destress, maybe even trying out meditation.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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