How meditation can help with Exam preparation



This quote by Buddha very aptly paints a picture of how important it is to have control over oneself. And the first step in aiming to have this degree of control, is to tame your mind.

Commonly, ‘mindfulness’ is the term used to describe a state in which a person keeps one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment, and not wandering elsewhere less relevant.

Research has shown time and again that regular practice of meditation techniques promotes concentration and calmness in people, promoting them easily into the state of mindfulness. Apart from this crucial factor, meditation has proven to be a boon for anyone who practices regularly, innumerable health benefits and overall mental peace and stability being the most noticeable changes.

From a competitive exam aspirant’s perspective, having a healthy body and mind is one weapon with which one can conquer any difficulty. People appearing for some of the toughest exams, like Civil Services, Medical, Engineering etc., have gigantic syllabus to cover comprehensively, and it takes a great deal of hard work and consistent effort to make sure an aspirant excels with flying colours in the end. This often takes a toll on a person’s physical health and mental well being, where anxiety, insomnia and even depression are common cases.

If you feel that you’re struggling with your mental calm and find it affecting your overall health, meditation is the solution you need. If you aren’t convinced already, read on.

Common Benefits of Meditation

  1. Immunity - Meditation has shown increased levels of immunity in people. Regular practice of meditation helps the body fight off viruses which may cause common are well as major health ailments.
  2. Emotional Stability - Meditation’s most popular benefit is the emotional stability it offers. It teaches a person to maintain the same demeanour in stress as well as when things are in favour.
  3. Better Digestion - all your healthy diets will go in vain if your digestive processes can’t keep up. Meditation gets rid of many problems like irritable bowel syndrome and aids overall digestion.
  4. Lowers Blood Pressure - Meditation results in the blood vessels opening up and consequently reducing blood pressure. This along with many other factors improve the cardiovascular health of an individual
  5. Calmness - Meditation induces a sense of relaxation and calmness almost immediately. It acts as an instant stress buster and results in significantly reduced stress levels.
  6. Concentration - Meditation inculcates mindfulness, as explained earlier. This boosts concentration and can specifically help people with attention deficit disorders who struggle to maintain focus while studying.

“How can I start?”
You don’t need fancy equipment or anything expensive to meditate. Just a quiet, clean space with silent is all you need.

  1. Sit down comfortably with your legs crossed. Make sure you are relaxed.
  2. Breathe naturally - don’t focus in deep breaths if you have to put in efforts.
  3. Focus on the inhalation and exhalation of air. Maintain focus on your body and how it moves while you breathe. If your mind wanders, try to regain the same focus.
  4. Maintain this for 2-3 minutes, and then progressively increase the duration.

Try to fit this into your schedule and see the results!

It is obvious as to how much the physical and mental well being of an individual is essential to excel in any sphere of life. With the innumerable benefits of meditation, it is guaranteed to give you an all round sense of well being and including this is as a habit can work wonders.


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