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this. for the vast majority of people, meditation does not relieve stress. its good for other purposes, but not heavy-duty stress relief. and this comes from
by noodle 18y ago
this. for the vast majority of people, meditation does not relieve stress. its good for other purposes, but not heavy-duty stress relief. and this comes from someone who meditated almost daily for several years.
in general, the best ways to relieve stress follow the rule of thumb: "take care of yourself". sleep long/well enough, exercise, eat right, ensure personal health (go to doctor/dentist, get a massage, etc.), and take the time to do the things you enjoy.
- pchivers 18y agoSeconded. In my experience, meditation can lead you into some wonderful states of consciousness, but its effects on stress reduction are relatively minor compared to other options e.g. getting enough sleep, exercising, eating a healthy diet, removing causes of unnecessary stress.
- jarekr 18y agoI think you're overgeneralizing, especially 100 various things can be understood under the term "meditation". There is a program for mindfulness-based stress reduction using meditation as one of the elements, with scientifically proven effects: http://www.mindfullivingprograms.com/whatMBSR.php http://www.mindfullivingprograms.com/whatMBSR.php Addressing the original question, this is an exceptional introduction: http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Mindfulness-Thich-Nhat-Hanh/dp/0807012394 http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Mindfulness-Thich-Nhat-Hanh/dp...
- noodle 18y agoyoga is a form of exercise, so it has higher success rates than meditation alone.