Did you know that meditation is your new superpower for unlocking the next level of your health and fitness journey? If not, then pay attention - as regular meditation provides a variety of amazing benefits such as:

• Increased motivation
• Greater enjoyment (both in and out of the gym)
• Deeper stress relief
• Improved mental clarity and focus
• Much stronger mind-body connection

So if you're serious about your health and fitness journey - as well as improving your quality of life as a whole - then you need to make daily meditation a priority. It only takes a minimum of 10 minutes a day, and the long-lasting positive effects are well worth it!

And speaking of long-lasting positive effects; if you're looking for a structured routine to build positive habits that will make you feel amazing, then try out our super simple 3 daily non-negotiables, designed to make staying consistent a whole lot easier. It doesn't cost you anything and will help you to stay focused and motivated as you work to improve yourself every day!

How Do We Actually Complete Our 10+ Minutes of Daily Meditation?

It's simple. Just follow my 3 simple steps, and you'll achieve a greater sense of mental calm and wellbeing.

Step 1: Start with Your Breathing

The most essential part of meditation is to focus on your breathing. Why? The simple act of honing in on your breathing and getting in tune with your body not only keeps you grounded and helps you focus, but also helps get more oxygen into your bloodstream, lowering your blood pressure and helping you to feel calmer, more rested, and less stressed.

So make sure you're sat comfortably, close your eyes - and focus solely on taking slow, mindful breaths. If you're struggling to wind down, it can help to imagine there is an invisible anchor on your chest, keeping you grounded and present. And each time you gently breathe out - the anchor feels lighter each time.

Step 2: Embrace Gratitude, and Feel Present

Now it’s natural for your mind to wander, and that’s not always a bad thing. But during your meditation, it’s important to gently guide your thoughts back to the here and now. So during your meditation time, focus on what you’re truly grateful for. It can help to visualize the words almost like you’re watching a lyric video for a song you enjoy. This could look like:

‘I am grateful for the kind, loving people around me who care about me.’

Or anything really that brings you joy and makes you feel grateful and present. And as your meditation time comes to an end, it can be really helpful to ask yourself questions such as:

• Where do I want my fitness journey to take me?
• What to me would success look like?

You don't need to have an answer right away, and don't panic if you don't have one. The point of this is to connect with your goals in a meaningful and insightful way, so you know what you're working towards and can stay motivated and focused on your journey.

Step 3: Stay Consistent

Consistency really is the key to benefiting from meditation. So make sure to plan out when feels the most natural for you to combine your meditation time within a habit stack, such as when you are enjoying a warm bath or after you read a book right before you sleep.

But remember, meditation is a journey - not a destination. It’s okay to have days where your mind feels a bit restless, and it’s harder to focus - but the important thing is to stay consistent and compassionate with yourself.

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