The Many, Many Benefits of Meditation

I've wanted to share the many benefits of meditation but I kept getting overwhelmed - there are so many.  And there is study after study.  But then I found this awesomeness:

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Seriously.  This stuff should be taught in schools.  Oh. Wait.  It is!

"Well conducted mindfulness interventions have been shown to be popular with students and staff, and capable of addressing the problems of the young people who take part, and improve their wellbeing, reduce worries, anxiety, distress, reactivity and bad 23 behaviour, improve sleep, self esteem, and bring about greater calmness, relaxation, and self-regulation and awareness as well as improving aspects of cognitive function, and also some aspects of physical health. Mindfulness correlates positively with wellbeing, positive emotion, popularity and friendships, and negatively with negative emotion and anxiety." - Katherine Weare, (2013) "Developing mindfulness with children and young people: a review of the evidence and policy context", Journal of Children'sServices, Vol. 8 Iss: 2, pp.141 - 153

6 more days until my webinar course where I will cover how to meditate along with  how to develop habits and behaviors that take you to a deep, meaningful practice!  Join me!