How meditation can help with the cost-of-living crisis
It seems like every time we check our bank balance these days, it's doing the limbo—how low can it go? However, in the midst of this cost-of-living crisis we’ve found ourselves in, there is an unlikely beacon of hope shining brighter than a budget-friendly LED lightbulb: meditation.
Now, I know what you're thinking. How on earth is sitting cross-legged and chanting "om" going to fill my fridge or pay my rent? And true, meditation isn’t going to buy you your next meal. However, it could save you in other equally important areas.
First up, let's talk about FOMO buying—aka the Bermuda Triangle of budgeting. You hear that all your friends have bought VIP tickets to see Coldplay and have asked you whether you’re coming or not. This can, understandably, make you feel as if you’re missing out. So you buy a ticket knowing well and good that you really can’t afford it.
Meditation can surprisingly help when these situations arise. It does this by installing a greater level of self-confidence within you. By using meditation as a tool to develop your self-worth, you won’t feel like you have to rely on external inclusion or validation. As you have satisfied this need through your meditation practice.
The other big area where meditation can help us out in this cost-of-living crisis is dealing with our stress levels. In a world where everything feels like it's skyrocketing faster than Elon Musk's latest rocket, stress levels are at an all-time high. But by cultivating greater calmness within, we are able to not let ourselves get overwhelmed with stress that would usually cripple our ability to think clearly and act effectively. Instead, we are able to approach our challenges and difficulties with composure and confidence.
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