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have you ever wondered if your
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meditation practice is really working
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sure you've set aside time you've
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learned some techniques and maybe you
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even feel a little bit calmer but how do
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you know it's actually making a
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difference meditation is powerful but
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just like anything else it's not a one-
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siiz fits-all approach people often feel
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uncertain about whether they're
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meditating right or if it's even
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benefiting them today let's go over how
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to tell if your meditation is truly
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working for you one understanding your
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meditation goals first off ask yourself
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what do you want to get out of
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meditation asterisk some people want to
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reduce stress others seek self-awareness
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and some are after mental Clarity or a
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stronger spiritual connection getting
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clear on what you want can help you
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progress so write down a couple of goals
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you're hoping meditation will help with
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having a written intention serves as a
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gentle reminder of why you're taking
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this journey in the first place next
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think about how you react to Everyday
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situations are you finding it easier to
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stay calm in stressful moments are you
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more patient one of the strongest
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indicators that meditation is working is
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noticing that your mind and emotions are
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less easily rattled by external events
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three are you more present meditation at
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its core is about staying present if you
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find yourself less focused on the past
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or anxious about the future that's a
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sign that your practice is effective
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four checking in with your body your
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body can be a powerful gauge many people
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report less tension better sleep or a
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stronger sense of physical well-being as
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meditation so take a moment to check in
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are you carrying less tension in your
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shoulders are you sleeping more soundly
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these physical Clues often tell you if
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meditation is benefiting you five
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consistency in your practice here's
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consistency meditation is a bit like
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exercise for your mind it works best
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when you make it a regular habit even if
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it's just 5 minutes a day if you find
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yourself practicing consistently without
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dread or boredom that's a great sign
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that you're building a strong
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sustainable routine if you're not
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noticing these changes yet don't
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worry sometimes it takes a little
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tweaking let's talk about how to adjust
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your practice to make sure it's right
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six adjust your meditation technique
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maybe the type of meditation you're
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resonating there are so many styles
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mindfulness loving kindness body scan
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and more explore different methods to
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see which one brings you the best
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results seven avoid forcing results one
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common Pitfall is expecting immediate
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results remember meditation isn't about
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doing it right or forcing a calm mind
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it's about observing letting go and
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being gentle with yourself trust the
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process and give it time so is your
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meditation working for you the answer
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might be yes even if the benefits are
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subtle at First Look for the small signs
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better focus a sense of calm more
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patience and remember it's a journey not
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destination if you're on the path you're
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doing it right keep practicing stay open
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to change and let meditation naturally
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guide you to a better calmer version of
