Browse
Top articles
How to Meditate: Meditation 101 for Beginners
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Meditation
What is Meditation?
Try free for 7 days.
How to Meditate: Meditation 101 for Beginners
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Meditation
What is Meditation?
Benefits of Mindfulness: Mindful Living Can Change Your Life
Mindfulness 101: A Beginner's Guide
00:00
00:00
Stress doesn't have to be an enemy. In this meditation, we'll explore how to make stress a powerful ally in your life.
Let's start by finding a comfortable posture. This could be sitting, lying down, or standing, whatever feels good for your body today. And if it's comfortable to do so, you can invite your eyes to close. Let's take a deep breath together to help us settle in. In through the nose.
And out through the mouth. Inviting the jaw to soften. The teeth do not need to be clenched right now. You can invite the shoulders to relax. As well as the hands and the belly.
Really settling into a relaxed awareness of the present moment. As we let our breathing settle into its natural rhythm. Let's just spend a little bit of time focusing our attention at the breath as a way to stabilize our mind and not get so consumed with thoughts and ideas. I'll give you some time in silence to practice. Just this breath, just this moment.
Nowhere else you need to be and nothing you need to fix. So in our meditation today, we're going to work with transforming stress into a power, and this will involve changing our perception of stress. So the first thing we're going to do is actually drop into a felt sense of some stress. Maybe that's here for you already, and you don't need to do anything else. If not think about something that could create stress for you.
Maybe something that's going to happen later today or something that has happened, but really important to at least get some feeling of stress in the body. And don't worry, we won't do this for too long. Once you start to sense that for yourself, the first thing I want you to do is say, Hey, stress, I see you. Let there be an acknowledgement of it. Letting it know you're not trying to get rid of it, you're actually here to welcome it.
And just notice how the stress responds. It might be something validating for it to be seen and be felt. And as you sense this stress moving through your body, notice this sensations of it. Is it hot? Is it tight? Does it cause other parts of your body to grip? Where is it located? In the face? In the chest? In the belly? As you feel it moving through you, in your mind and in your body the, invitation is to start viewing this in a positive light. So you can even say to yourself, Oh, this is my body getting energized.
This is my body preparing to meet this challenge, to rise up, to give me a little more of an edge or to help me through whatever I need to get through. So as you're feeling this sensation, shift the narrative to one of appreciation, seeing that the stress can actually be serving you. I'll give you a little bit of time to reflect on that. If the stress is still there, just saying, thank you, stress. I know you have a positive intention.
And I know I can use you to my advantage. I appreciate you showing up. Perhaps also even saying, I'm excited to use this new energy in my day to meet the upcoming challenges that I have. And let's take one more deep breath together, really taking all of this in. In through the nose.
Slowly out through the mouth. And when you're ready, you can allow your eyes to open. Great job. As you go about your day today and you feel stress arising, see if you can change your mindset around it. Instead of viewing it as something that's ruining your life, see it as something that's empowering you, energizing you, and preparing you to meet the moment at hand.
I'll talk to you soon. Thank you for your practice and take care.
Transform Stress Into Power
Stress doesn't have to be an enemy. In this meditation, we'll explore how to make stress a powerful ally in your life.
Duration
Your default time is based on your progress and is changed automatically as you practice.
Let's start by finding a comfortable posture. This could be sitting, lying down, or standing, whatever feels good for your body today. And if it's comfortable to do so, you can invite your eyes to close. Let's take a deep breath together to help us settle in. In through the nose.
And out through the mouth. Inviting the jaw to soften. The teeth do not need to be clenched right now. You can invite the shoulders to relax. As well as the hands and the belly.
Really settling into a relaxed awareness of the present moment. As we let our breathing settle into its natural rhythm. Let's just spend a little bit of time focusing our attention at the breath as a way to stabilize our mind and not get so consumed with thoughts and ideas. I'll give you some time in silence to practice. Just this breath, just this moment.
Nowhere else you need to be and nothing you need to fix. So in our meditation today, we're going to work with transforming stress into a power, and this will involve changing our perception of stress. So the first thing we're going to do is actually drop into a felt sense of some stress. Maybe that's here for you already, and you don't need to do anything else. If not think about something that could create stress for you.
Maybe something that's going to happen later today or something that has happened, but really important to at least get some feeling of stress in the body. And don't worry, we won't do this for too long. Once you start to sense that for yourself, the first thing I want you to do is say, Hey, stress, I see you. Let there be an acknowledgement of it. Letting it know you're not trying to get rid of it, you're actually here to welcome it.
And just notice how the stress responds. It might be something validating for it to be seen and be felt. And as you sense this stress moving through your body, notice this sensations of it. Is it hot? Is it tight? Does it cause other parts of your body to grip? Where is it located? In the face? In the chest? In the belly? As you feel it moving through you, in your mind and in your body the, invitation is to start viewing this in a positive light. So you can even say to yourself, Oh, this is my body getting energized.
This is my body preparing to meet this challenge, to rise up, to give me a little more of an edge or to help me through whatever I need to get through. So as you're feeling this sensation, shift the narrative to one of appreciation, seeing that the stress can actually be serving you. I'll give you a little bit of time to reflect on that. If the stress is still there, just saying, thank you, stress. I know you have a positive intention.
And I know I can use you to my advantage. I appreciate you showing up. Perhaps also even saying, I'm excited to use this new energy in my day to meet the upcoming challenges that I have. And let's take one more deep breath together, really taking all of this in. In through the nose.
Slowly out through the mouth. And when you're ready, you can allow your eyes to open. Great job. As you go about your day today and you feel stress arising, see if you can change your mindset around it. Instead of viewing it as something that's ruining your life, see it as something that's empowering you, energizing you, and preparing you to meet the moment at hand.
I'll talk to you soon. Thank you for your practice and take care.
Duration
Play in-app
Scan the following QR code with your camera app to open it on our mobile app
Get Unlimited Access
A Mindfulness Plus+ subscription gives you unlimited access to a world of premium mindfulness content.
Email Missing
We couldn’t detect your email with the SSO provider you have selected.We are here to make a positive impact on the world. We never want to sell you something that hasn’t helped you live a better life. That’s why if you’re unhappy with any purchase from us, you have 30 days to get a full refund and your money back.
If you subscribed to Mindfulness Plus+ and are unhappy with your purchase, please get in contact with us within the 30-day period and we’ll refund your purchase.
Learn more about our Mindfulness Guarantee.
Mindfulness
We believe in a world where everybody has access to the life-changing skills of mindfulness.
Private Browsing
We believe in a world where everybody has access to the life-changing skills of mindfulness.
Annual membership
$0
This is the app I turn to when I want to feel calm and loved.
- Abby
Melli has a beautiful way of guiding and reminding us of the stillness within.
- Adrienne James
I have been on a journey of healing and learning self-love. Amidst the work, I have been using the mindfulness app for the gentle reminders, guides to the moment (especially the difficult ones).
Kelly Boys offers a fresh and illuminating take on how to step out of lifelong patterns that keep snagging us.
- Tara Brach, PhD
Truly life changing. This isn't solely meditation and mindfulness...this is about striving to be the best the versions of ourselves.
- Marisa, Plus+ Member
Relaxing and assuring beyond description... thank you, Cory.
- Babs312
This is the app I turn to when I want to feel calm and loved.
- Abby
Melli has a beautiful way of guiding and reminding us of the stillness within.
- Adrienne James
I have been on a journey of healing and learning self-love. Amidst the work, I have been using the mindfulness app for the gentle reminders, guides to the moment (especially the difficult ones).
Kelly Boys offers a fresh and illuminating take on how to step out of lifelong patterns that keep snagging us.
- Tara Brach, PhD
Truly life changing. This isn't solely meditation and mindfulness...this is about striving to be the best the versions of ourselves.
- Marisa, Plus+ Member
Relaxing and assuring beyond description... thank you, Cory.
- Babs312
This is the app I turn to when I want to feel calm and loved.
- Abby
Melli has a beautiful way of guiding and reminding us of the stillness within.
- Adrienne James
I have been on a journey of healing and learning self-love. Amidst the work, I have been using the mindfulness app for the gentle reminders, guides to the moment (especially the difficult ones).
Kelly Boys offers a fresh and illuminating take on how to step out of lifelong patterns that keep snagging us.
- Tara Brach, PhD
Truly life changing. This isn't solely meditation and mindfulness...this is about striving to be the best the versions of ourselves.
- Marisa, Plus+ Member
Relaxing and assuring beyond description... thank you, Cory.
- Babs312
Shamash's guidance is a gift of wisdom to help us in our busy and stressful lives.
- Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS, OBE, Centre for Compassion Research and Training, University of Derby, United Kingdom
Excellent! Cory gently guides you into internal peace.
- Steve Ericson
A necessary tool for those who feel lost.
- Piper
Just want to say a big thankyou to all involved as this has had a positive impact in my daily life 🙏 Valuable teachings that have allowed me to have a better relationship not only with those around me, but with myself. Heal ourselves and we heal the world 💫✨🌍
- Marty
I start every day with Cory or Melli for my daily practice. Including this app into my practice helps me continue to build more mental focus and understanding of my thought processes. What a welcome and powerful gift.
- Oku
Shamash's guidance is a gift of wisdom to help us in our busy and stressful lives.
- Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS, OBE, Centre for Compassion Research and Training, University of Derby, United Kingdom
Excellent! Cory gently guides you into internal peace.
- Steve Ericson
A necessary tool for those who feel lost.
- Piper
Just want to say a big thankyou to all involved as this has had a positive impact in my daily life 🙏 Valuable teachings that have allowed me to have a better relationship not only with those around me, but with myself. Heal ourselves and we heal the world 💫✨🌍
- Marty
I start every day with Cory or Melli for my daily practice. Including this app into my practice helps me continue to build more mental focus and understanding of my thought processes. What a welcome and powerful gift.
- Oku
Shamash's guidance is a gift of wisdom to help us in our busy and stressful lives.
- Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS, OBE, Centre for Compassion Research and Training, University of Derby, United Kingdom
Excellent! Cory gently guides you into internal peace.
- Steve Ericson
A necessary tool for those who feel lost.
- Piper
Just want to say a big thankyou to all involved as this has had a positive impact in my daily life 🙏 Valuable teachings that have allowed me to have a better relationship not only with those around me, but with myself. Heal ourselves and we heal the world 💫✨🌍
- Marty
I start every day with Cory or Melli for my daily practice. Including this app into my practice helps me continue to build more mental focus and understanding of my thought processes. What a welcome and powerful gift.
- Oku
Thank you for joining us
Dive into the full library and enjoy all it has to offer!
Claim your free access
Create a mindfulness account and we’ll unlock this premium session in your account forever.
7-Days free trial, cancel anytime.
Complete a few quick questions to make your own personalized mindfulness plan.
Sign up or login to your mindfulness account to proceed.
Sign up or login to your mindfulness account to proceed.
Mindfulness
One membership to gain access to a world of premium mindfulness content created to help you live happier and stress less.