With discussions about mental health popping up in mainstream, more and more consider how mental health has started to affect our day to day life. We are now at a point in time where we now have access from experts on how to cope with stress and low moods. Although therapy and medications have become more available, there are other lifestyle adjustments we can incorporate into our lives to stay healthy. One exercise that many experts recommend is meditation. 

Meditation as a necessary interval
Taking the time meditate can be daunting for many of us. Meditation has often been regarded as process which involves sitting cross legged and chanting to the sound of a gong for several hours. While many prefer this form of practice, meditation has become far more accessible and easy to incorporate for anybody with a smart phone, or Youtube. 

Modern ways to meditate
Apps such as Headspace offers guided sessions which often lasts no longer than 10 minutes. Since you can access these sessions remotely, you can take the time to meditate at home, or even work. A mere 10 minutes of you day can make a huge difference to your mental health. According to Psychology Today, meditation has been proven to boost your productivity and your happiness. 

To feel the results meditation, it does require commitment and incorporated to the daily routine to really feel the benefits. Just like committing to a healthy diet or a regular gym session, results will only start to show if you keep at it.*