09/15/2012
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As a college student, you are no stranger to deadlines and pressure. You are also no stranger to hard work, and also to the effects of stress. Fortunately, there is a safe, easy, and practical way for you to counter the day to day challenges that college can bring. It's called meditation.
You may think that meditation should be reserved for those who wear yoga pants and pray to a Buddha statue, but you should definitely reconsider. Meditation can be an invaluable tool for making the most out of your college years (and getting through them without having an emotional meltdown). Need convincing? Here are the ways in which meditation can help you get through college:
Stress relief
One of the top reasons people take up meditation in the first place is for the treatment of stress. Stress can wreak havoc on our lives in a multitude of ways, and can even manifest itself physically, in the form of illness. Everyone knows that college is stressful. Combat that stress by practicing some simple meditation techniques.
Getting to know your Self
College can be a time of great uncertainty. After all, you have a lot of different influences come at you all at once, and it can be confusing -- not to mention stress-inducing. When you learn meditation, you learn how to quiet your mind and "listen" to you inner-most self. Nothing can make you feel stronger and more capable of getting through some of the challenges college presents to you than knowing who you are, what you need/want, and what you truly stand for.
Broadening your horizons
You're in college to learn, right? Of course you also want that degree, but most people would agree that a huge part of the college experience is the experience, itself. So, what comprises the college experience? Meeting new people, learning new things, and opening yourself up to things you've never tried before, for starters. All of these things comprise broadening your horizons and learning more about yourself. Meditation is a great compliment to the college experience repertoire.
Going to college is the experience of a lifetime, and its benefits also last a lifetime. One of the best ways you can ensure the best college experience possible is to manage your stress effectively and take every available opportunity to learn more about yourself so that when you leave campus, you are a new and better version of your pre-college self. Practicing meditation can not only help you get through college, but get through it in a rich way.
Holly Lane is a single mother of two boys, a freelance writer, and an avid learner. It is her goal to help others accomplish their dreams by sharing her experience. She has just released her first eBook, How to Go to College as a Single Parent, and is now offering it free if you visit her site. Visit http://www.howtogotocollegeasasingleparent.com/sp/get-your-free-ebook-now/ to get your FREE download. For a multitude of other helpful articles and resources related to the complex and rewarding job of single parenting and having it all, visit www.HowtoGotoCollegeasaSingleParent.com. If you are new to the world of meditation, then click here for a great beginner's course that will guide you through the process and lead you straight to the many benefits of meditation.
© 2012 Holly LaneThe views and opinions expressed in these articles do not necessarily reflect those of College Central Network, Inc. or its affiliates. Reference to any company, organization, product, or service does not constitute endorsement by College Central Network, Inc., its affiliates or associated companies. The information provided is not intended to replace the advice or guidance of your legal, financial, or medical professional.