Channel: Max Hertan

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Description: This month I want to get zen and learn about meditation. The goal was simple. To try meditate every day for 30 days and to see what benefits I might get in my life. I really enjoyed this challenge. I began meditating by using a variety of different apps, specifically Muse, Headspace, Calm and 1 Giant Mind. They all were similar but had their own, slightly unique spin on what meditation is and how to practice meditation. I found that Headspace was the app that seemed to mesh best with my personal tastes. I focused on using that app for the remainder of the month. Initially, I found meditation to be very challenging. My mind was very active and I constantly experienced a plethora of ideas flowing around inside my mind. I’d start thinking about my business and its next hire, it’s clients, that book I wanted to read, what I need to eat, what I need to prepare for the gym and so on. Ideas were flying through my mind, and I found it really hard to just stop and go no, this is my time to meditate… I need to count each inhale and exhale, and focus on my breath to take away from all the thoughts running through my mind. Gradually, I began to see improvements. Particularly through the feedback given by the Muse Headband and the Headspace app. I developed a better understanding of what was meant by genuinely being aware of your thoughts. Foregoing detailed attention to the hyperactive part of my brain. It got to a point where thoughts would flow over me, similar to the waves on the surface of the ocean. I became comfortable just watching these thoughts, from below, flow over me, helping me become even more present. Personally, I started to notice some benefits almost immediately. I started to feel stronger and more focused at the gym, resulting in me being able to lift more weight in each exercise. My mind wouldn’t wander in the middle of a task, whether it be work or something more personal. I was very aware of being more present. Perhaps the most beneficial thing for me was the improvement in my sleep. I was able to fall asleep quicker by shutting off my active thoughts and I became more relaxed in bed. Compared to how restless I was prior to the challenge. I continued to track my results for the remainder of the month and was super happy with my progression. When I started, the Muse headband showed that I really struggled to calm myself for 5 minutes. Over 30 days, however, I was able to consistently achieve 10 minutes sessions wherein I was calm for 85% of the time. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and something that I’ve continued following the challenge. I’ve begun to make it into a daily practice where I spent 10 minutes isolated and in alignment with my thoughts. I would urge you all to give it a go. The rewards reaped from the amount of time spent calming yourself, are phenomenal. Buy a Muse (meditating headband) ► goo.gl/4jR6Us Article about my experience: mentalmovement.co.uk/i-meditated-every-day-for-30-days ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON YOUTUBE: ★☆★ Subscribe ► bit.ly/MaxsYouTube ★☆★ WATCH MORE: ★☆★ Watch Max's Monthly Challenge ► bit.ly/maxsmonthly ★☆★ FOLLOW ME: ★☆★ Facebook ► bit.ly/MaxHertanFacebook Instagram ► bit.ly/MaxHertanInstagram ★☆★ ABOUT MY CHANNEL: ★☆★ The Max Hertan channel is about challenging yourself to live a fulfilled life. There are three components to the channel. 1 ► Monthly challenges that range from learning skateboarding, salsa dancing, stand up comedy or more important life skills like meditation, building a business or body building. 2 ► Interviews with some of the most interesting and successful people that I can find across the world. Decoding their best ideas into short and engaging videos 3 ► Taking my life lessons and producing the content I wished was out there when I was getting started. ★☆★ ABOUT ME: ★☆★ I'm a entrepreneur who is obsessed with learning and wants to make a positive change in the world. I've built up 2 successful companies: 1 ► Megaphone Marketing (megaphonemarketing.com.au/) which is one of the fastest growing digital agencies in Australia. 2 ► Squeak Design (squeakdesign.com/) which produces high quality fashion accessories and sells worldwide. I'm on a mission to continue to learn, be happy & create positive change in the world.