Practice meditation to become more aware and conscious, enabling you to make decisions as thoughtful responses rather than instinctive reactions, which helps in changing habits.
Reframe meditation as ‘mental fitness’ to strengthen your mind’s attention muscle, rather than trying to clear your mind, which is a common misconception.
Research the science and neuroscience behind meditation to overcome preconceived ideas and realize its potential to rewire your brain.
Begin meditation gently with just a few minutes, or even a few seconds of conscious breathing, and gradually lengthen the duration over time, similar to training for a marathon.
During meditation, acknowledge thoughts when they come, gently move them away, and return your focus to a constant like your breath, repeating this practice to strengthen attention.
Schedule meditation first thing in the morning to ensure it happens, as it’s a great time to establish the routine before the day’s demands make it difficult.
Implement new healthy habits by ‘anchoring’ them to existing instinctive routines, such as meditating immediately after brushing your teeth in the morning.
To improve health, pick one specific lifestyle change and commit to it for a week to see how you feel, as simple changes can make massive differences.
Never use your phone in bed to prevent difficulty switching off your mind and to avoid dreams filled with digital content, promoting better sleep.
Upon waking, make sure not to check social media, messages, or emails until you’ve left the house to start the day in a lighter way without immediate digital distractions.
Utilize meditation apps and technology as tools to learn and practice mindfulness, allowing you to control your devices rather than being controlled by them.
Consider incorporating AG1 as a daily health drink to support digestion and enrich your gut microbiome, as its five strains of gut bacteria have been shown to increase beneficial bacteria.