Strategies to support you in everyday meditation and mindfulness.

1. Meditation Isn’t
Just for Monks!

2. Managing
Misconceptions
• Meditation doesn’t have
to be about a long
sabbatical (though time
in the sun is great if you
can get away )…
• Or hours in a yoga
position before your day
begins…
• Or years of practice
before experiencing
benefits.

4. Meditation can be as simple as focusing on
your awareness and presence in every day
tasks(practicing mindfulness).
1. Think of a daily routine (driving,
greeting people, eating, etc.)
2. If you are on autopilot in these
moments, shift your attention to
notice what you’re thinking and
how you’re feeling-both physically
and mentally.
3. Be awake in these moments! Tune
in to what you notice!
4. Being mindful is being aware.
Adapted from How to
Meditate in Your Everyday
Life by Pia Robson in
Thrive Global

5. Practice Being.
1. Concentrate on your breathing.
2. Don’t try to control it; just notice it.
3. Feel your breath flow in and out.
4. If you notice your thoughts wander,
just bring your attention back to
your breathing.
5. Start with one minute and try to
grow to 20.
Adapted from How to
Meditate in Your Everyday
Life by Pia Robson in
Thrive Global

6. Why Meditation?
• Builds resiliency.
• Gives you more control over situations that
arise daily.
• Develops stronger trust in yourself and your
decisions.
• Prevents depression and decreases anxiety,
chronic pain and stress.
• Leads to greater contentment and happiness
and more fulfilling relationships.
Adapted from How to Meditate in Your Everyday
Life by Pia Robson in Thrive Global

7. Benefits
• Creates space and time for yourself so you can
clear your mind.
• Contributes to your overall health and well-
being (Regular meditators see the doctor less
frequently!).
• Puts you in a proactive role—leader of your
life.