Meditation is one of the best ways to calm the mind – and the good news is that anyone can do it.

‘But at a very basic level, it’s about simply stopping your daily life, sitting down and just being with yourself.’

And if you think you’re too easily distracted to meditate, think again.

Scan your body

• Sit or lie down in a comfortable position with your back straight.
• Close your eyes and focus on your breathing.
• Gradually bring your awareness to each part of the body in turn.
• Work through the whole body, part by part.

‘With depression, there can be a tendency for people to ruminate on negative thoughts, going over and over them in the mind. ‘A scan like this can be a great way to get out of your head and back in touch with your body.’ Read the rest of this entry »