The studies also showed a marked increase in the left hippocampus which assists in learning, memory, and emotion regulation. Through the use of MRIs they noted that in the “brain regions associated with attention, interoception and sensory processing were thicker in meditation participants than matched controls, including the prefrontal cortex and right anterior insula.” Scans showed that 50 year old meditators have the same amount of prefrontal cortex as 25 year old meditators, suggesting that “meditation practice may slow age-related (natural) thinning of the frontal cortex.” The prefrontal cortex houses active and working memory in addition to governing executive decision making. Neuro-scientists from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have conducted multiple studies and found that there is a significant increase in cortical thickness in those who meditate. Contrary to popular belief, meditation is scientifically validated and does not require you to be associated with any faith or religion. Meditation is the ‘bench press’ equivalent for your brain. But, how can you train for your job of studying? The answer is: meditation. In preparing for a marathon, runners always make sure to stretch and exercise their muscles. The hustle of keeping up with lectures or the stressful nights staying up studying for the next exam all cause us to have more anxiety than peace of mind. Many times we find it hard to focus or concentrate on the task at hand.
Meditation: Take control and Train your Brain! So, in the interest of sharing these benefits with my colleagues, I came up with a compilation of the most effective steps and resources I found invaluable. I noticed the more I meditated, I was not only more tranquil and relaxed, but I also had an increased proclivity to perform better academically. I wanted to create a continuous, calm state of mind for myself, away from the hustle and minutia of everyday life.
#MY THOUGHT TRAIN HOW TO#
I’ve always heard great things about meditation but never knew how to start.
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