Regardless of the findings, this is important to understand Why mindfulness meditation works very well.

“When you practice mindfulness, you’re in a state of active, open attention to the present,” notes Porter, adding, “This allows you to observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them as good or bad, and without reacting to them impulsively.” .

It won’t necessarily happen right away for everyone, but you can strengthen your mindfulness muscles with daily practice. As research shows, it doesn’t take long to start seeing the benefits.

As a result, you’ll learn to manage and process your emotions without dwelling on them, Porter says.

And if meditation just isn’t for you, he recommends practicing mindfulness in other ways: go for a walk and consciously focus on the experience, take in the sensations of your food every time you sit down to eat, practice mindfulness in yoga, and more. He may not have exact the same effect, but still such a practice is worth paying attention to.