Meditation
I began meditating to help me with anxiety. Years later, I understood that it had also helped me manage my undiagnosed ADHD (well, it was the only thing that stopped my mind from constantly racing) and even though I take meditation now which helps me a lot, I still choose to meditate for a number of reasons.
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It has been scientifically proven to help you relax and reduce stress levels. It also helps you to sleep. It brings you into the present moment, which is great for my brain as it's always thinking of possibilities and 'what ifs.' You can also use it to ground yourself and also to connect spiritually to nature and the divine. Meditating promotes inner peace and going inwards can reveal answers you are seeking. It also can help to bring a little imagination and magic into your life as well as bring about positive feelings of love and gratitude.
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Whatever the reason, meditation has so many benefits and no one has ever regretted doing it.
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Early in 2020 I decided to take my passion one step further. I had already held a free meditation group in my local area in the past and so I decided it was time for me to take a course to become an accredited meditation practitioner/teacher! I was happy to finish the course and look forward to recording my own meditations for you to enjoy. I currently have a couple recorded that you can find below or by clicking here.
A Little Advice For Neurodivergent People
Meditation is beneficial for both neurotypical and neurodivergent people.
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Meditation is for everyone. It's accessible to everyone. You definitely don't need to look like a Yogi, sat in the lotus position and you do not really need any tools to do it. You can do it anywhere (as long as you aren't doing something that requires your attention such as driving!) and at anytime.
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As a neurodivergent, meditation has been extremely helpful to me, especially as I have ADHD and went undiagnosed until I was 27. However, sometimes neurodivergent people might find it more challenging for a variety of reasons. My advice is to get yourself as comfortable as possible. Wrap yourself up in a cosy blanket, sit in a chair with your back upright or lie in bed (be aware that you may fall asleep), possibly with a weighted blanket. Comfort is key and will prevent any initial anxiety or uncomfortable feelings you may have. Plus it will help you to do it again and again as your mind and body will look forward to it. If you need to stim or fidget at first do that! Rubbing your fingers over a blanket in a repetitive motion whilst focusing on that is a meditative practice in itself!
If you have an imaginative mind, I'd recommend doing a visualisation meditation and I in particular enjoy the practice of yoga nidra. One hour of this type meditation is said to have the same effect as four hours of sleep! Whatever your needs, there is a way for you to meditate. You can do a guided meditation or can just sit in silence and breathe. You don't even have to close your eyes. You can look down or blur them a little. You can do it for 2 minutes or an hour!
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I highly recommend the app Insight Timer but there's always YouTube! As I record more meditations, I will share them on this page or through my Instagram account.
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Whether you are neurodivergent or not, I am always happy to help you with any questions you may have. Feel free to contact me from this website. Sometimes I will take a few days to get back but that's just mainly because I work full time.
