Searching for ways to feel more present, I started meditating every day and committed to it for an entire month; daily meditation opened my eyes to just how much time we spend living in the past or the future and not the present. Additional benefits of meditating include stress reduction, lower levels of anxiety, better sleep and increased self-awareness, says Perkowski. The practice of meditation can also shift a person's thinking from negative thoughts that feel too intense so they can move on from them, she adds. To truly reap the benefits of meditation, Perkowski recommends prioritizing consistency over length. So for 30 days straight, I meditated for at least five minutes daily to see if I'd experience any positives changes to my overall wellbeing.

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Persons: Dominique Perkowski, Perkowski Organizations: CNBC