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Meditation is really the best thing you can do for your overall health \u2013 and all it takes is your commitment! Seriously \u2013 you don\u2019t need special gear, a special place, or a special time to do it. We are talking about minimal effort here. You just have to sit still and be quiet. But even though we know how great it is for us, somehow we find every excuse not to do it. What\u2019s that about? Here\u2019s hoping this list of the amazing benefits of meditation will motivate you to carve out just a few minutes of time, in our otherwise busy days, to embrace the bliss of this beautiful practice.<\/p>\n

The Ultimate Stress Reliever <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Meditation is a great antidote to stress<\/a>. With our hectic schedules, our nervous systems run high on adrenaline. Meditation gives us a time to pause and just chill out. Meditation lowers levels of cortisol, the hormone that makes us feel stressed and with reduced cortisol, we feel less anxious, depressed and generally calmer.<\/p>\n

Meditation puts a smile on your face. When you meditate, serotonin is produced in your nerve cells making you feel a little more content, centered and comfortable in your own skin. And this good mood shows \u2013 you look better, too!<\/p>\n

Keep Calm and Meditate<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Meditation helps with focus and concentration. With a calm mind, you can handle tasks with aplomb. You are able to pay attention and are more aware of what you are doing \u2013 it improves your performance! One thing you won\u2019t forget if you are\u00a0 meditating, it helps improve your memory.<\/p>\n

Mindful meditation helps you to be more patient and more present. When in a long line at the store or stuck in traffic, you can approach the situation with a sense of \u201cthis too shall pass.\u201d Additionally, it helps you to release negative emotions more quickly, putting a smile on your face. Rather than embracing anger or frustration, you can process those negative feelings and let things go.<\/p>\n

Body Benefits<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Meditation is good for the mind and the body. Studies show that it lowers blood pressure which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It can even boost your immunity, so you can stave off illnesses more easily.<\/p>\n

Meditation helps you to manage pain. With less anxiety, you can tolerate pain better. You learn how to breathe through the pain with meditation, so you feel it less acutely. Meditation teaches us to self-soothe.<\/p>\n

A Natural Sleep Aid<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Meditators have an easier time falling asleep<\/a>, and often sleep more soundly than most. Meditation for sleep acts as a guided experience that allows you to let go of the day, so that you can rest the mind while resting the body.<\/p>\n

Providing Relationship Therapy <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Meditation can improve relationships. It\u2019s easier to communicate when you are calm and can think clearly. When you meditate, it helps you connect with who you really are. That space of silence is where all the wisdom is, and we can download it when we give ourselves the opportunities to do so.<\/p>\n

Meditation helps you to forgive and let go of past issues with others. You feel more peaceful and can see the bigger picture. It allows you to feel more empathy. It allows you to let in gratitude.<\/p>\n\nDiscover the benefits of meditation, from head to heart and body to mind. @BetterSleepOrg @CoffeyTalk\n<\/a>\n

This blog provides general information about sleep and sleep products. The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials, are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. This blog should not be construed as medical advice or used to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease or condition. If the reader or any other person has a medical concern, then he or she should consult with an appropriately licensed physician or other healthcare professional. This blog is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and should not be relied upon to make decisions about your health or the health of others. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this blog or elsewhere on bettersleep.org. If you think you may have a medical emergency, then immediately call your doctor or dial 911.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lifestyle, sleep and relationship expert Lissa Coffey shares why meditation can have amazing benefits for your overall health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5072,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[6,224,225,128,226,115,28,59],"class_list":["post-5069","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-better-sleep","tag-meditation","tag-mindfulness","tag-relationships","tag-relaxation","tag-sleep-tips","tag-stress","tag-yoga"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHealth Benefits of Meditation - Better Sleep Council | Start every day with a good night\u2019s sleep<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Meditation can have amazing benefits for your overall health \u2013 these 5 advantages will convince you to carve out a few minutes in your busy day.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/health-benefits-of-meditation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Benefits of Meditation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover why meditation is beneficial for good health and good sleep.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/health-benefits-of-meditation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Better Sleep Council | Start every day with a good night\u2019s sleep\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BetterSleepOrg\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-05-19T15:56:02+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-02-13T15:05:04+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BenefitsofMeditation_BetterSleepCouncil_Facebook.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Josh Farmer\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Benefits of Meditation\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Discover the benefits of meditation, from head to heart and body to mind. @BetterSleepOrg @CoffeyTalk\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BenefitsofMeditation_BetterSleepCouncil_Twitter.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@BetterSleepOrg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@BetterSleepOrg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Josh Farmer\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/health-benefits-of-meditation\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/health-benefits-of-meditation\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Josh Farmer\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/#\/schema\/person\/53e17aaac3128096cf11f556ae2b5310\"},\"headline\":\"Health Benefits of Meditation\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-05-19T15:56:02+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-02-13T15:05:04+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/health-benefits-of-meditation\/\"},\"wordCount\":724,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/health-benefits-of-meditation\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BenefitsofMeditation_BetterSleepCouncil_Featured.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Better Sleep\",\"meditation\",\"mindfulness\",\"relationships\",\"relaxation\",\"sleep tips\",\"stress\",\"yoga\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Blog\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/health-benefits-of-meditation\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/health-benefits-of-meditation\/\",\"name\":\"Health Benefits of Meditation - 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