20 Scientifically validated reasons you might want to begin your Meditation Practice...Today!

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It Boosts Your HEALTH
1 - Increases immune function
2 - Decreases Pain
3 - Decreases Inflammation at the Cellular Level 

It Boosts Your HAPPINESS
4 - Increases Positive Emotion
5 - Decreases Depression
6 - Decreases Anxiety 
7 - Decreases Stress

It Boosts Your Social Life
Think meditation is a solitary activity? It may be (unless you meditate in a group which many do!) but it actually increases your sense of connection to others:
8 - Increases social connection & emotional intelligence 
9 - Makes you more compassionate 
10 - Makes you feel less lonely 

It Boosts Your Self-Control
11 - Improves your ability to regulate your emotions
12 - Improves your ability to introspect

It Changes Your BRAIN (for the better)
13 - Increases grey matter 
14 - Increases volume in areas related to emotion regulation, positive emotions & self-control          
15 - Increases cortical thickness in areas related to paying attention

 It Improves Your Productivity (yup, by doing nothing)
16 - Increases your focus & attention 
17 - Improves your ability to multitask 
18 - Improves your memory
19 - Improves your ability to be creative & think outside the box (see research by Johnathan Schooler)
20. It Makes You wiser

I found the above notes in my large stash of "stuff I love to read about and share". I collect primarily from people who have research backed information. I also write & share from my own thoughts & experiences (I especially love this one because for years I've practiced meditation & everyday mindfulness). NO matter where the info comes from, my passionate purpose is building Self Healthcare habits & supporting practices to "keep myself & others OUT of the healthcare system as long as possible!" I love how Dr. Seppala articulates the benefits of meditation. Hope you like it too!

 ***From Emma M. Seppala Ph.D, Psychology Today*** See full content at:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/feeling-it/201309/20-scientific-reasons-start-meditating-today

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