When our alarms go off a lot of us wake up slowly from sleep and reluctantly begin our days. When you first wake up your mind can feel all cloudy and filled with random worries and thoughts. Some people call this the monkey mind when they talk about meditation.
After a few sleepy moments of wrestling with our basic urges we give in to the flood of thoughts and jump right into the chaos of our daily routines before our brains are really awake. What if you could wake up each morning feeling more relaxed and at ease?
This is the part where meditation helps us calm our restless thoughts and create a peaceful morning routine.
Getting a handle on your restless thoughts
The phrase 'monkey mind' comes from Buddhist ideas and describes how our thoughts can be all over the place. They hop around from one thing to another like a monkey moving through the trees. But when we meditate we can get a handle on our wandering thoughts which helps us wake up feeling more calm and relaxed.
Try to get into the practice of meditation.
Meditation isn't just about sitting in a certain way and saying some words. It is a way to reach a state where you are aware without thinking too much which helps you focus on what is happening right now instead of getting caught up in a jumble of thoughts. Adding meditation to our morning routine can help us start the day feeling more focused and calm.
Pay attention to your breathing and stay present in the moment.
One easy thing to start with is paying attention to how we breathe. This way lets us shift our morning stress or concerns to the steady flow of our breath which helps our minds take a break and calm down so we can really be in the moment. Taking deep breaths in the morning helps us wake up and clears our heads so we can think better.
Scanning the body
A Body Scan Meditation can really help you feel better when you wake up in the morning. This method is about noticing how different parts of your body feel starting from your toes all the way up to the top of your head and being aware of any feelings of tightness or ease in those spots. This makes us more aware of our bodies and strengthens the link between our mind and body which feels refreshing and stabilizing.
Just wait it out without any consequences.
Keep in mind that controlling your wandering thoughts isn't about being hard on yourself for getting distracted. It's more about softly bringing your attention back when it drifts away. Meditation is something you should do every day and if you make the effort to be there for yourself each morning without being hard on yourself it can really help improve how you feel mentally.
Adding these habits to your morning routine can change your sleepy mornings into calm starts to the day. Isn't it better to wake up feeling relaxed and in control instead of rushing around and stressing ourselves out? Why not just go ahead and see what happens? Start fresh tomorrow and try to calm your restless thoughts. You might be surprised by how much better your mornings can feel.
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