You may want to give meditation a try, if you have a hard time coping with anxiety. AsapScience provides a great overview of the benefits of meditation. During meditation, brain scans see increased activity in regions directly correlated with decreased anxiety and depression, along with increased pain tolerance, the clip explains. The Default Mode Network, in particular, is activated when ones mind is at rest and not focusing on the outside world, and has been found to improve memory, self-awareness and goal-setting. Those who practice meditation also have higher levels of alpha waves, which have been shown to reduce feelings of negative mood, tension, sadness and anger, according to the video. Another benefit? Meditation can also improve sleep. So, what are you waiting for? Step away from the computer and start meditation practice now!
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:06:11 +0000