Meditation and Healthy Routines for Beginners

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Does it sometimes seem like everyone around you has a routine that improves their health, happiness, performance, and overall wellbeing? Do you wish you could have one of your own? Well, I've got some good news! Having routines is actually really easy to do—and here's how to get yours started.

Start simple.

We all know the old adage: Rome wasn’t built in a day. That doesn't mean you can't build something lasting, though. A good way to start is by simply committing to just five minutes of meditation each day for one month.

Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day…

Once you've gotten into the habit, you can gradually increase your time as your focus and motivation develop further.

It's also important not to get too frustrated or discouraged if it seems like everything is coming up bricks during this initial period of practice—and that includes your meditation session! While many people report enjoying the benefits of meditation immediately, others experience frustration with their attempts at first because it feels unnatural or difficult at first, especially when compared with other activities that come more easily (e.g., sleeping).

Pick a time of day.

When you pick a time of day, you have to consider your schedule and lifestyle. If morning is best for most people, but waking up early is hard for you, then evening might be better. If you're already an early riser who gets up at 6 AM every day no matter what, then morning will probably work best for you.

Pick a time that works with your schedule and lifestyle—not just one that sounds good in theory. For example: if mornings are never going to work out because someone else needs to get up early or because it's too dark outside (or both), then don't choose that as your practice time!

Ring the Alarm

Set an alarm clock or timer on your phone for the same time every morning (or as close as you can get). This way, even if you wake up earlier than normal one day, the next morning will still be set at that same time—and this consistency is key for developing healthy routines.

Wake up early.

There are many benefits to waking up early, including stress reduction and increased productivity—but it may not seem like a feasible choice when you’re used to sleeping in long past sunrise. To get started, keep these tips in mind:

  • Keep yourself motivated by thinking about how much better your life will be after establishing this habit!

  • If possible, reward yourself with something small each day (like a favorite snack) when it gets easier and easier not only to wake up but also do what needs doing before work/school starts at 8 am sharp (or whatever time suits your needs best).

Stick to it.

One of the things that makes habits so hard to stick to is the fact that they can be a little boring. When someone tells you to do something, it's easy to say "yes" and then forget all about it until you're reminded again. This is why meditation is so important; it doesn't have a beginning or an end, so there's no start or finish line for your brain. You simply sit down and meditate until you feel like stopping (which might not be for hours).

Consistency

Another thing we need to mention here is consistency, which is just as important as motivation when it comes to forming healthy routines.

If something takes five minutes every day, then do it every day. Even if at first those five-minute chunks seem incredibly difficult – even torturous – try your best not only in sticking with them but also in making sure they happen at roughly the same time each day so that before long they become part of your routine without much effort on your part.

What Works for You?

If you’re feeling like your life is spinning out of control, it may be time to consider meditation.

Having routines is good for your health overall, and in particular, can be great for stress management.

You don't need to meditate for an hour a day—in fact, starting with just five minutes once or twice per day can be enough to start reaping the benefits. And while meditation isn’t going to solve all of your problems, it can help you manage stress better and make more mindful choices in daily life.

The first step toward healthy routines is finding out what works for you. The key here is consistency: if you want something new to stick, then make sure that every day feels no different from the last one when it comes down to how much time and effort are invested into making a change (whether it's eating healthier or meditating).

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many benefits to developing routines in your life. This is especially true when it comes to managing stress and anxiety, as people with good routines tend to manage anxiety better than those without them. With the tips we’ve provided here, you should be able to build up some really helpful healthy habits that will improve your quality of life.

Good luck!