Meditation

This time of year is busy for many undergraduate students looking for campus organizations to join, internships to secure and jobs to land. But don’t panic — consider these tips to get recruited and stay rebooted for another round of applications galore.

To better prepare myself for the return back to campus in the fall, here are three strategies I've used to deepen my mindfulness and meditative practice so I can improve my concentration and focus to successfully tackle the semester.

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I find that there is a lot of misunderstanding of what meditation really entails. Let’s clear that up. Meditation isn't something you can get better at, not something to boast about and certainly doesn’t make you better than anyone else

The following practices are perfect for beginners who haven't practiced meditation before. Better yet, you can implement them anywhere, whether it be seated in a lecture hall, eating lunch on Memorial Glade or walking to your next class.

Considering the chaos of the outside world and the toll it takes on our energy levels throughout the day, it’s vital to treat your time in the morning as an opportunity for rejuvenation and restoration.

Your fight to keep yourself grounded (and sane) isn’t one you face alone. Below is not one but four ways in order to do so.

Initially, this was supposed to document my mediation journey, but I quickly realized that it is most important to set time aside to focus on yourself.

Do you want to become “that girl?” The girl who has her life together and manages to stay productive throughout the day? The girl who prepares healthy meals with whole, unprocessed foods? The girl who moves her body at the gym, outdoors or on a yoga mat in her living room to achieve physical fitness? The girl who studies hard and takes typewriter-esque, color-coordinated notes to review at the end of each lecture? The girl who reads for pleasure and finishes a novel each week? The girl who never misses a step in her morning and nightly self-care routine — managing to always look put together in a chic outfit, with her skin glowing and hair voluminous? 

Meditation sounds like a confusing, abstract practice with no clear directions. Luckily, technology has made it easier to begin learning meditation!