Habit 7: Meditate

For people the habit of sitting down to meditate and staying put for the specified duration is the most difficult habit to integrate. Perhaps in our over-scheduled culture taking the time to “do nothing” can see like a luxury we just cannot afford.

We’re going to make the age-old argument that we can’t afford not to meditate. The stress-reducing benefits alone are enough to warrant even reducing our sleep by 20 minutes to do the practice during times of intensity (nursing moms and sick times excluded).

For the meditation habit to gain traction in your life, we suggest:

1. Choose one time to do the daily practice.

2. Set a timer for your practice.

3. Get an accountability partner, preferably to sit at the same time as you sit, regardless of location.

4. Check in with your partner at least twice a week.

This 4 tips will work to help integrate any habit. Because meditation is such a difficult habit to integrate — we suggest getting any help you can.

Chose any of the most basic proven effects of meditation that you could use in your life today:

• Increased Immunity

• Decreased Inflammation

• Calmness

• Lowered Blood Pressure

• Emotional Balance

• Improved Digestion

• Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations

Let’s get to it.

— The Yoga Health Coaches