1  You will feel the results of meditation in a matter of  minutes.

In several studies, it has been shown that you’ll feel the benefits of meditation in no time at all. And though each minute counts, if you want to feel the greatest results, try for at least 20 to 30 minutes a day for three consecutive days.Keep a record or journal of how you feel for a couple of weeks and see for your self any differences you might experience.  The following week try four consecutive days.  Just keep track for yourself.  Just keep the practice to be a very minor part of your day in the beginning.

2  Meditation may decrease depression and anxiety

Many have spoken out about how meditation “saved him or her” from anxiety. But countless others with depression or anxious thoughts can feel the benefits as well. Cancer centers across the country may offer meditation rooms for patients. Training our minds to focus on the present instead of anxious thoughts is key when you’re going through a difficult time.   We sometimes even seem to manifest that on which we concentrate.

3  Meditation often causes better sleep

Meditation has been shown to improve the quality and restfulness of a person’s sleep, especially in older adults.  Meditation while falling asleep can sometimes create an adventure in the sleep, including more vivid dreams, better recollection of dreams, and problem solving.

4  People Who Meditate are generally happier

Happiness is something we all desire for, isn’t it?  Meditation helps to get us there—in fact, studies show you are actually “rewiring your brain” for happiness. Science says there are habits we learn to practice for a happier, more joyous life.  Meditation will nurture all of them!

5  Meditation can help to relieve or manage pain

Studies have shown that meditation can sometimes take the place of narcotics for patients who suffer from chronic pain. Though it’s not a cure, pain sufferers will tell you, even a bit of relief can be priceless. Meditation can be essential to help relieve the physical and emotional pain of some cancer treatments and post-operative healing.

6  Meditation can boost memory & your ability to focus – even to fight alzheimers and dementia

People who took part in memory/meditation training did better on the GRE than those who did not.  Children are never too young to learn how to meditate (and experience the positive effects of it!)

7  Living with past traumatic events

Meditation can help you deal with traumatic events in your past.  Veterans and those suffering from PTSD have found help in meditation.  This reaches levels found in hypnotism or self-hypnotism.

8  Meditation may make you more successful in work

Meditation is a success secret of CEOs and famous actors. Even large high-tech corporations like encourage their employees to meditate—because it helps the company’s bottom line.  The reasons everyone is encouraged to meditate is not to learn to unplug, but rather to plug in more fully and at a deeper level.

9  Meditation may help fight addictions – helping one to quit smoking and other addictive behaviors

This process can nearly always be an impossibility at best.  Meditation may be a powerful ally in this process.

10  You can meditate anywhere

People practice different forms of meditation, most of which don’t require specialized equipment or spaces. You can practice with just a few minutes daily.

If you want to start meditating, try choosing a form of meditation based on what you want to get out of it.  There are two major styles of meditation.  One involves quiet and the other involves the surroundings.

If your regular environments do not allow for consistent, quiet alone time, consider taking a class. This can also improve your chances of success by providing a supportive community.

Alternatively, consider setting your alarm a few minutes early. This may help you develop a consistent habit and allow you to start the day more positively.