01/6Meditation techniques to try
Be it a 10 year old child with a monkey mind or a 70 year old adult whose negative thinking is taking the best of them, the one thing that is advised to do to them both is to meditate. This shows how important and versatile this simple calming down exercise is!
And then there are students. Always riddled with some or the other doubt and caught between the many different competitions of life, students too need a way to align their focus on the right path.
So, here are a few meditation techniques for students that can help focus better.
02/6Guided meditation
Guided meditation is like a technique for improving focus and silencing the monkey mind. It basically involves listening to a pre-recorded meditation session, or a live one, and then calming down your mind with the words, visualisations, and the chants.
Guided meditations are actually best for people who have never meditated before as it sets the mind on the right track. And as there is an audio playing in the background, you can easily tune into it without the scope for other distractions.
03/6Positive visualisation
Positive visualisation is also a form of meditation that helps improve focus and better your headspace as you imagine the things you wish to achieve. To visualise something, sit in a dark place which does not have any external noise. Then, close your eyes and think about what you want the most at the moment. For example, suppose you wish to score 80%, think about how you are giving the exam with confidence and then fast forward a few days you are casually sitting in the class when the teacher announces that you have actually scored above!
Visualisation like this not just calms the mind but also helps you be more motivated to study well.
04/6Mindfulness
Mindfulness meditation is one of the most widely practised forms of meditation and can really help students better prepare for their exams and get focused on their studies. Mindful meditation basically asks you to not let your mind wander and be focused on the work (or meditation) at hand. And for a student, being mindful means focusing entirely on their studies without getting distracted by thoughts about the past or future.
To practise mindfulness, look for a silent room where you will not be distracted or disturbed by anyone. Then, close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and focus on the sensations that naturally come to you. If your mind starts to wander, gently ask it to focus again on the natural feelings. When practiced regularly, this can help them have better concentration and a mind that does not distract very often.
05/6Subliminals
Subliminals are basically positive affirmations that are recorded at a frequency just below the level of conscious hearing. By listening to subliminals regularly, students can train their subconscious mind to develop focus, motivation, and confidence.
On common streaming sites and apps, there are ‘n’ number of subliminals available for students and they usually have affirmations like ‘I am focused and attentive’, ‘I do not get distracted easily; My mind is calm and centred’, and the likes.
06/6Chanting
The elders always say that if you want to memorise something, keep repeating it for as long as you can. And this is exactly what chanting also is.
Chanting can help students improve their focus and concentration and if the person is spiritual or religious, it can also calm their mind and relax them. Chanting is pretty simple and something we have been taught since a very young age. In the form of meditation, it is best to chant and repeat simple words like ‘Om’ or a short mantra that you feel inclined to chant during times of need. The repetitive nature of chanting helps to quiet the mind and improve focus.
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