Therapy and meditation

Mental health issues seem to be on the rise in the U.S. for many reasons. I’m happy to see that there are so many startups out there tackling the problem right now. I’ve seen a huge number of startups trying to make therapy and coaching accessible to the masses. These companies can help you find a therapist that fits what you’re looking for and navigate the messy insurance process on your behalf.

I’m of the mindset that anyone can benefit from therapy/coaching and that the stigma around therapy needs to be eradicated. It shouldn’t be just for people that have certain problems they want to work on.

I have been debating if I wanted to try to see a therapist just for overall better mental and physical health. I do think I would benefit from it, but I know it is a commitment that I need to make and I’m not yet sure I want make the leap yet. But I can see myself working with one of these startups to find a therapist at some point.

For now, meditation has served as my therapy. I view meditation as a way to become my own therapist at times. It may not work for everyone, but it works well for me. Meditation has helped me understand my thoughts and feelings more.

I meditate for 10 minutes every weekday morning to help prepare for my workday and that’s enough for me. I start my day a lot better when I meditate in the mornings and I have been doing for almost 10 years now. It’s become part of my routine and has helped me on my journey of life.