Meditation involves training the mind to focus and redirect thoughts. It can help with negative thoughts by redirecting or quieting them. Meditation is often used to cultivate mindfulness, awareness, and an overall sense of calm and well-being. Through regular practice, meditation can reduce stress, improve concentration, promote emotional health, and enhance self-awareness. Types of Meditation Transcendental meditation involves silently repeating an affirmation or mantra. Transcendental meditation mantras are always personal statements, such as “I am loved” or “I am calm.”  Repeating the mantra helps achieve a state of relaxed awareness, which is why many recommend transcendental meditation for anxiety and stress. Body scan meditation involves focusing on one body part at a time, taking notice of any tension or other [...]