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This 2-minute meditation will help you cope with stress during COVID-19 lockdown: Tips

Meditation is a simple and quick way to reduce stress and anxiety. Here's how to add meditation to your daily routine to protect your mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown.



   

How to meditate every day

Anyone can practice meditation to boost mental and emotional health. What’s more, it’s simple and can be done anywhere, without special equipment. And here are a few tips to help you ensure that you do it on a daily basis:
  1. Begin with just 2 minutes a day: You can start with just 2 minutes a day - perhaps, you’ll find it much easier to stick to your practice. This can be beneficial especially in forming a longer-lasting habit. If you feel good about doing it, you can increase your meditation time gradually.
  2. Sit or lie comfortably: Simply sit on a pillow on the floor, or sit on a chair or couch - if you’re not comfortable sitting on the floor.
  3. Close your eyes: Using cooling eye masks or restorative eye pillows is recommended if you’re lying down.
  4. Focus on your breath: Pay attention to your breath as you inhale and exhale through your nostrils. Breathe deeply and slowly. If you find your mind wandering, gently return your focus to your breathing.
  5. Engage in prayer: According to Mayo Clinic, prayer is the best known and most widely practiced example of meditation.
Establishing and maintaining a daily meditation practice is a great way to reduce stress and improve your overall health and well-being even if it's just a few minutes a day.

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