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Step away from the mirror and take some time to reflect on what you just saw. Most people have different ideas and styles of meditation. For me, I need to be in total darkness with no distractions. It is probably why I never open my curtains or open windows. I like darkness and silence. It helps me think better and answer myself when I have those internal conversations with myself throughout the day and evening. I also like to say, "Alexa, play spa music." If you have one, try it. You won't regret it if that's your kind of thing. I am telling you, nothing beats creating a few minutes for yourself and just being alone in silence. It is something that has always helped me stay on track or be more focused on the things I need to do or the deadlines I need to meet. In silence, I come face to face with me, and in my line of work, it's just me that I can truly rely on. Sure, I could pick up the phone and call up the chain of command for help or answers, but honestly, when I do that I usually find myself venting or complaining to someone else and when I hang up, all that I have accomplished is venting or complaining. I don't feel better and nine times out of ten, I didn't get my problem solved or my questions answered. So create those moments of silence for yourself. Get lost within you.

In the mornings before work, I love to just lie in bed and close my eyes and visualize my day. Your support network isn't your hundreds of friends on Facebook. It's you. Don't waste your time on social media crying the blues and looking for validation. I often tell people at work not to vent laterally because those people in your same job position cannot fix your issue. You have to vent up the chain of command when you have problems at work and you want them solved. If that doesn't work, then write your problems down on a piece of paper and then throw it out. Tell God and keep it to yourself. If you want more stress in your life, vent on Facebook.

Spend time with yourself in your mind, because it is only going to be you who is going to make the choices you need to make in life. You may be familiar with the saying, "I had a gut feeling." That’s right; listen to it. Our bodies are designed to heal and speak to us when we need them to. No one’s gut feeling is going to say, "Get on Facebook and air your problems to the world." If you're looking for fifty thumbs up and smiley face icons, then do that. If you are looking for real definitive action, solutions, and answers, it is going to come from what you discover within you when you make the time to meditate.