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| | | | | Hi! My name is Christy, and I've been an editor at Healthline for the past 4 years. I'm an expert CBD tester, cat lady, and storyteller at heart. This is my first time writing for Wellness Wire — I'm excited to share what I've been working on and looking forward to connecting with you along the way. | | For years, I've heard about the benefits of meditation, such as reduced stress, improved focus, and emotional balance. In the past, I used the Calm app to try meditating, but I practiced inconsistently, often turning to it only in moments of panic rather than as a regular habit. | | A few weeks ago, I decided to give meditation a real shot. I challenged myself to commit to this practice every day for 21 days! Below, read about how this experience went. | | | | | | | Peace, love, and deep breaths,
Christy Snyder
Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Christy Snyder
April 30, 2025 • 3 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | What happened when I took a daily meditation break for 3 weeks | | The first few days of my daily meditation challenge were the hardest. On day 1, I had a massage scheduled for 6:30 p.m. For my first foray into meditating, I planned to meditate during the massage. The first thing my masseuse had me do was take a long, deep breath — and I realized it was the first time I had done so all day. | | Attempting to meditate during my massage was a total flop — definitely not the Zen moment I'd hoped for. My thoughts felt chaotic, jumping from task lists to random memories. I found it nearly impossible to focus on my breathing. I realized how much noise exists in my mind daily, especially recently. It had become difficult to manage. | | Going forward, I scheduled dedicated morning meditation sessions at the same time each day. This way, meditating was done before my day got busy, so I wouldn't forget or run out of time to do it. | | As the next few days went by, I noticed subtle changes: I felt less anxious before bed, and my sleep quality seemed to improve. I also started exploring different types of meditation: guided, breathing-focused, and even complete silence. Days 4 to 7 were even better, but still challenging. I was progressing … slowly. | | It wasn't until days 8 to 14 that I noticed bigger improvements, especially in my mood and anxiety levels. By the second week, surprising shifts started happening. Then, the real transformation happened between days 15 to 21. | | Reflecting on these 3 weeks, I can honestly say that meditation has had a profound effect on me. It didn't happen all at once, but each day, the benefits built up. Check out my full write-up to find out how the rest of the experience went! | | | | | | | | | | Smell the flowers | | | | | | |  | | Pink Tulip Counted Cross Stitch Kit | | Cross-stitching is an affordable and fun hobby. I find it so relaxing. This beginner-friendly pattern and kit comes with the hoop, thread, needle, cloth to stitch on, and instructions. The project is easy to do, and after you're done, it can become home decor or a gift. You can also purchase patterns separately — often for under $10 — once you have more thread colors available! | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | Email wellnesswire@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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