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4. BENEFITS OF MEDITATION


Mediation has 4 main benefits: Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, and Psychological.

Physical - Deep relaxation and stress relief

Cognitive

- enhanced attention skills

- controls anxiety

- enhances self awareness

- lengthens attention span

- improved self control and self monitoring

- reduces age related memory loss

Emotional

- positive mood and emotional stability

- resilience to stress and negative life events

Psychological

- personality changes

- enhanced overall psycho-emotional balance

- generates kindness

- helps fight addictions

- improves sleep

- helps control pain

- decreases blood pressure