The Benefits of Being Present: The Importance of Meditation for a Wandering Mind

Do you often find your mind wandering, even when you are trying to focus on something important? You are not alone. Research has shown that our minds tend to wander frequently, regardless of what we are doing. Unfortunately, a wandering mind is an unhappy mind, causing emotional costs and decreased levels of happiness. However, being fully engaged in the present moment is the best indicator for happiness. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of being present and the importance of meditation for a wandering mind.

Meditation is not just a practice that we do; being present, even when we are doing something that isn’t enjoyable, can help us become happier. Meditation helps increase our neuroplasticity, and understanding which kind of meditation is best in any given moment can help us gain even more benefits. If something is difficult, chances are you are learning and changing your neural circuitry.

It’s important to try different types of meditation practices that are not your default, especially if you find yourself easily distracted. Doing a meditation on the external world while your mind is busy with internal thoughts can help you refocus. On the other hand, if there are too many distractions in the external world, then it’s a perfect time to practice interoceptive…