Meditation For Your Success in Business
Meditation For Your Success in Business
How Meditation Can Help Your Home Business
If You Take Time Out to do Some Meditation This Can Help Your Home Business
You are probably thinking that meditation is only associated with spiritual pursuits and you are imagining some guru sitting on the top of a mountain, but this ancient practice has many practical benefits that could help you in your day to day routine.
If you feel that you are getting overwhelmed and struggling with your work then this simple practice of meditation could be your answer to improve this.
Meditation is excellent for reducing stress and calming the mind and once you are feeling calmer then you will find it much easier to cope with your day to day routine, being able to handle life’s challenges with much more ease.
When you think about it there are a great number of us that spend a good deal of our waking hours working and there is a good chance that your professional life is a major contributing factor for stress and anxiety. With less stress and a calmer mind you will find it much easier to deal with your own and your client’s problems, whether you are working online or you are in a 9-5 job.
Most of our stress, anxiety and being overwhelmed that we experience over the challenges we face, which could be either personal or professional, is not based on what is actually happening but about how we are responding to it. You have a choice on how to respond to these problems and that is where meditation gives us a new perspective on these problems allowing us to view our problems in a different light.
Meditation can also help to strengthen your intuition – when that voice inside of you knows what to do and a strong intuition will help you make better business decisions and improve relationships with others as you have a better sens of how to interact with people and be successful.
Meditation can also help with your creativity side where creative thinking serves well in all areas of life, but especially the business side. It will allow you to come up with new ideas for your business, it will be easier to solve your problems and allow better interaction with possible customers. If you are one of these people that does a lot of webinars or on stage speeches then a short spell of meditation beforehand should help you make the most effective presentations possible.
Does meditation seem boring to you? Or maybe you feel a bit intimidated by it, but you will find that the stillness with it will give you peace of mind which you often do not notice because you are trying to move too fast on the outside. Give it a chance and start off slowly. Even just meditating for five minutes a day to start off with and then slowly increase the time as you get used to it. It is highly recommended that first thing in the morning is the best time although I am sure you must be thinking that there is too much to do first thing in the morning and it is all rush, rush and you are probably thinking about all the things that have got to be done today and about all the things that you never got round to doing yesterday. Well starting off with some quiet meditation is going to help to set a good general tone for the day.
Even if you just start out sitting five minutes a day or a few shorter sessions at a time. Find whenever works best for you, but right in the morning is highly recommended. We all know what it is like to experience that morning anxiety rush, thinking of all that lies ahead and all that remains undone from yesterday. Starting off with some quiet time will help set a good general tone for the day.
Meditation is the key to unlocking our full potential and just a short time spent every day can truly unclutter our minds and allow our bodies to naturally rebuild themselves.
Those who practice silent meditation believe it helps to bring them a more profound sense of awareness, inner peace and a sense of the importance of living each moment as it occurs. In meditating, we begin to feel far more focused and alert. This can have a powerful affect on our lives and how others perceive us, helping us in the work place, at home and also in our relationships. By allowing ourselves time to concentrate on our own needs and to become aware of unconscious feelings in the body, we can rediscover feelings of calm and refreshment not felt since childhood.
Whether we meditate for inner peace, clarity of mind or as a preparation to help us to become far more aware of the ‘Other World’ that surrounds us, the following steps to meditation will lead to a ‘Silent Place Within’.
1. Begin by meditating for ten minutes, twice a day, gradually extending that time
and building up to 30 minutes at a time.
2. Dedicate an area of your home or work place where you can sit each day.
3. Sitting in the same area will help build a positive atmosphere. It’s a good idea to
practice at the same time each day. Many people choose to meditate first thing in
the morning, as this is a great preparation for the rest of the day.
4. Burn scented candles and dim the lights to make this a special time.
5. Ensure your phone is unplugged and the door is locked so as not to be disturbed
when deep in meditation. Set an alarm clock at the beginning of each session so
that you do not disturb your mediation by constantly glancing at your watch.
6. Sitting in a comfortable, well supported position is very important; nothing is more
distracting than getting cramp half way through a meditation. Wear loose,
comfortable clothing. Rest your hands on your lap in the open position.
The object of meditation is not to blank the mind, it is to ‘still’ the mind and silence the buzz of hundreds of different thoughts and memories which constantly fill our heads. It is therefore useful to give the mind something to concentrate upon, such as visualising a beautiful flower or taking a walk in the tranquil setting of an enchanted forest or a country path.
Try not to force your mind to concentrate; other thoughts will pop in from time to time. When this happens gently push them away and take control of your mind and continue to visualise on your special place. Feel your once tense muscles relax and unwind and let your life force and natural energy flow around your body. Concentrate entirely on each breath as it enters and leaves the body. If you are tired, keep your eyes open. If you feel restless, breathe long and deep and relax with every out breath. Feel your body expanding with each inhalation and contraction as you exhale. Be aware of the moments of stillness before the next breath in. As you breathe, visualise the oxygen flowing into your body’s cells, healing and nourishing them. Be aware that just as your breath comes and goes, so too, do all events and experiences – none is permanent. Let your brain become quiet and concentrate simply on the experience of breathing.
Have patience and remember practice makes perfect. Meditation is an art that needs a certain amount of dedication to perfect.
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Comments
Thank you Gianmichael much appreciated.
Thank you Terri and Carolyn, really appreciate your kind words.
Thanks, Merle! I will do this! I've gotten out of the habit.
This is a great post you have shared today Merle. I meditate on the word of God everyday and before going to bed at night. This is my key to a peaceful and happy life. By letting God guide me in every way, I am on the righteous path he has chosen for me. I will share your post for more to see.