Olle Lindholm

How I started my own meditation practice

If you’ve followed this blog for any length of time (you are, aren’t you?) you’d know that meditation has been a recurring theme for me this year.

I first discovered meditation when I was in Australia. But it wasn’t until I was going mad from my master’s thesis that I returned to the practice.

Now, I want to share a few things I’ve learned along the way.

With any luck, it can inspire you to embark on a meditation practice of your own.

Going from 0 to 167 days of meditation

167 days, 335 sessions, or 55 hours of meditation. How did that happen?

Just like many others, I struggled to set up a meditation practice that worked for me. In my humble experience, enthusiasm and willpower are not enough to keep you going over the long haul.

Here are a few things to help you get started with your meditation practice. (Don’t just read about them, do them!)

Cracking the meditation code

There is a big difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

The core principles boil down to:

Simple, not just always easy. But closing that gap is always worth doing.

Enjoy the benefits of a meditation practice

Personally, I have experienced many benefits from my meditation practice. I have become more aware of the relationship between my thoughts, feelings, and actions. As a result, I sleep better at night and feel more in control.  During these 167 days (and counting), I’ve re-assessed my relationship to:

Over to you

Did you know that more than 3,000 peer-reviewed articles prove the benefits of meditation? Give it a go and see if it works for you. And if you’re struggling, remember: If I can do it, so can you.

What keeps you from setting up your own meditation practice? Let me know and shoot me an email.

Take your next step

A few helpful resources to help you set up a meditation practice that works for you:

#mindfulness #personal growth