Try a 5 Minute Meditation
Our lives are hectic. Work demands, family, leisure activities and a chaotic schedule are increasing stress levels and leaving us with no time for ourselves. Your brain needs down time. A simple and quick way to provide this down time is to practice meditation. Meditation can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve concentration and productivity, reduce cognitive decline and more. Learn more about the benefits of meditation for your mind in the following care of Deepak Chopra.
The Chopra Center: What Happens to the Brain During Meditation?
If you don’t know where to start, you are not alone! There are many guided meditation apps, and podcasts you can try. YouTube also provides many guided meditations. Find a quiet comfortable space, experiment with different mediums and see what works for you.
Be sure to join the 30 Day Healthy Brain Challenge, complete each day’s activity and let us know your progress!
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month and in recognition Solutions for Living is introducing the 30 Day Healthy Brain Challenge. We challenge you to complete these 30 simple activities and tips which when incorporated into your lifestyle can help improve memory, boost mental health, prevent brain injury and reduce cognitive decline.