{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/617b173582beb9001273cbd4/618b2d60d86fa20011f0886a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The science backed benefits of journaling and meditation. Could they be the secret to improving your mental wellbeing?","description":"<p>In this week’s episode, I discuss the science-backed benefits of journaling and meditation. For me personally, journaling and meditation have had a positive impact on my mental wellbeing...but what does the research say? In this episode, I talk about the importance of rest and recovery, the science-backed benefits of journaling and meditation, why I started these practices, and tips for getting started.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>I discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>What rest and recovery is and why it is important (2:00)</li><li>The evidenced-based benefits of journaling and meditation (6:56)</li><li>Challenges with meditation. How to maintain motivation to meditate when immediate benefits are not always seen (9:40)</li><li>How to meditate and my tips for getting started (14:40)</li><li>The benefits that I have experienced from regular meditation, specifically in relation to managing my anxiety (19:57)</li><li>The benefits of journaling and my personal relationship with it (24:03)&nbsp;</li><li>Tips for getting started with journaling (29:10)</li><li>My favourite journal prompt to help you begin your journaling practice (31:30)</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Want to continue the conversation?</strong></p><p><a href=\\\"\\\\&quot;https://www.facebook.com/groups/offtherecordcommunity\\\\&quot;\\\">Join our Facebook community</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Want to support the podcast?</strong></p><p>Hit ‘+’ to follow us in Apple Podcasts and leave a review or hit ‘follow’ in Spotify</p><p><a href=\\\"\\\\&quot;https://www.marikaday.com/\\\\&quot;\\\">Subscribe to my weekly newsletter</a>&nbsp;(I won’t spam you, promise)</p><p>Follow me on Instagram&nbsp;<a href=\\\"\\\\&quot;https://www.instagram.com/marikaday/\\\\&quot;\\\">@marikaday</a></p><p>Share a screenshot of the podcast on your socials (don’t forget to tag me!)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening!&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Marika Day"}