[Audio] Today we'll be talking about emotional regulation and the strategy is meditation..
What is meditation How to practice meditation Benefits of meditation Challenges/Limitations References.
[Audio] Let's begin here, what is meditation? Meditation is a discipline that involves focusing or clearing your mind using a variety of mental and physical approaches. Depending on the sort of meditation you pick, you can use it to relax, reduce anxiety and tension, and much more. Some people use meditation to improve their health. According to studies, meditation can positively affect your brain and mental health..
[Audio] This is how a person can practice meditation, but one needs to remember that There is no one proper approach to meditate. This is because meditation can take many forms, such as Body-centered meditation-This is sometimes referred to as "self-scanning". This involves concentrating on the physical feelings you can sense throughout your body. Emotion-centered meditation-This type of meditation requires you to focus on a single emotion. Mindfulness meditation-Being aware of what's happening currently, rather than letting your mind wander and thinking about the past or future. Visual-based meditation-Involves focusing on something visible (either seeing it with your eyes or by concentrating on a mental image). Meditation with movement-May involve concentrating on your breathing, holding it, or carrying out certain physical movements. e.g walking while paying attention to what you see around you is also an option..