Many of us have an inner critic who constantly judges, compares, and finds fault with ourselves. This critical voice often stems from childhood experiences, past traumas, societal expectations, or internalised messages from family, peers, and media. Over time, these repeated negative thoughts erode our self-esteem and make self-love feel difficult or even undeserved.

In this guide, we’ll explore the top 5 meditation practices for stress relief—each designed to help you cultivate calm, enhance focus, and bring inner peace. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, these methods can be tailored to your needs, making it easier to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine. Let’s dive in and find the perfect practice for you.

There is no time for stopping or pondering on life. It’s a constant go, go, go, rush, rush, rush. It’s almost impossible for the Universe to have some people’s attention.

We spend numerous hours in our lives cleaning our homes and our cars. Somehow, when it comes to focusing on cleansing the body and mind, we haven't got any energy left.

Our feelings and emotions influence all our decisions. Meditation and awareness connect with our hearts and souls.

At the beginning of my inner work journey, I remember during a class, one of the students shared something that stayed with me.

Self-compassion begins with becoming aware of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions and, as such, noticing and recognizing when you're harsh or judgmental.

Most people fear being hurt; they don't want to suffer, so they shut down all feelings and emotions and tightly lock up their hearts.

Have you ever wondered who you are? But not in what it says on your birth certificate, much deeper than that.

The goal of meditation is to learn how to focus and control both your breathing and your mind’s tendency to wander.

Not only can it help control stress, but it can also positively impact attention span, memory, verbal fluency, processing speed, overall cognitive flexibility, conflict monitoring, and even creativity.

Ultimately, taking control of your health is not about restricting what you eat but more about how you live your life each day.

Cleaning is a spiritual practice. It helps us create space for new things and new ideas to come in.

You probably feel that if you have done what society expected, there is a gap in your heart, and something is missing.

Meditation is my peaceful oasis. It’s my place to relax, let go, ponder, contemplate, and cultivate self-love and self-compassion.

In Native American tradition, the common terms you may hear around the spirit animal are “guides,” “animal totem” and “power animal.” Spirit animal, though not a term directly derived from Native American cultures, refers to the animals who may appear to you as guides along your journey.

To feel that you have given it your all, you can buy the most expensive yoga mat or cushion to sit on, fancy candles or incense, essential oils (orange for grounding and lavender for relaxing), and a few sparkling crystals around you that can increase your relaxation.

However, you don't have to.