Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin. - Mother Teresa
When we are under stress, our focus is usually not in the present. We think about mistakes we have made in the past or what is going to happen in the future. Time spent in the past or future robs us of experiences we can have in the moment. Mindfulness or meditation is a skill that we can use to focus our attention on the present moment. Meditation can also help us notice what is happening both inside our minds and our bodies without judging or fixating on it. Meditation can slow down our breathing or heart rates and can be helpful for anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, or migraine headaches. For more information, check out the biofeedback lab website or schedule an appointment to come into the lab to practice meditation.
