What do you first think of when you think of meditating? Is it sitting cross-legged and humming “ohmmm”? There are a few misconceptions about the practice of meditating. First one being that you need to clear your mind. The practice of meditating is meant to assist people to become present in the moment. You might ask, what does that mean?

There is no perfect way to manage stress but there are tools that can help us cope so that we are not overwhelmed. Everyone handles stress differently and it’s okay if it takes some time for you to feel like yourself again. It is very normal to feel an array of emotions when living with stress. Your body will give you the cues to know when you need to rest, relax, or utilize your coping skills. If you’ve noticed you have felt constantly overwhelmed or find it more difficult to wind down at the end of the day, you may be experiencing stress.