Taking time to breathe and meditate may help reduce stress. Chronic stress is known to contribute to anxiety, depression, headaches, heart disease, and insomnia. Meditation takes practice and it is perfectly normal for your mind to wander as you meditate. Israel Wojnowich, MD, a family practice physician with Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medial Group Wellness Clinic, says, “Meditation doesn’t mean your thoughts will stop. You’re just trying to interrupt them, which helps your mind settle down.” Practicing meditation consistently will provide the greatest benefits. There are meditation apps available for your phone, such as Headspace and Calm, that provide guided meditations.
Cianci, “Take a Breath and Meditate to Relieve Stress,” Bayfront Health – Choose Health SUMMER 2021 (anyflip.com).