Meditation - Stress Relief and Mind Calming Technique

Dr. Paul Bolger holds an MBA in addition to his MD and functions as an attending emergency physician at UnityPoint Health Trinity Medical Center in Illinois, where he has worked for over a decade. Away from work, Dr. Paul Bolger enjoys meditation to relax.

Meditation is increasing in popularity for several reasons. When engaging in meditation, the mind needs to be calm and silent to allow a state of deep peace and reduce scattered thoughts. In other words, meditation is meant to induce a sense of consciousness.

According to Emma Seppala, PhD, approximately 30 million Americans, including some NFL players, have tried meditation. Presumably, it produces positive results if they are willing to commit their time to the practice.

Research suggests that meditation facilitates stress relief by increasing positive emotions and life satisfaction by enhancing brain volume, which is responsible for the regulation of emotions and self-control. Additionally, meditation is known to improve attention, thus facilitating focus.