Stress Management
One of my favorite music videos is “Every Breath You Take” by Music Travel Love. Watching it always brings me a sense of calm and introspection, much like the practice of what I prefer to call “open monitoring awareness.” The serene visuals and soothing melody invite us to pause and reflect on our thoughts and feelings. Just as the video encourages us to appreciate life’s moments, open monitory awareness teaches us to be present and mindful, helping us connect with ourselves on a deeper level. This music video paves the way for a more profound discussion.
Stress contributes to cognitive overload and brain fog, conditions for which women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) are at increased risk. Here, we explore the promising findings of a recent study on guided tea “open monitoring awareness” (meditation), a novel practice incorporating mindful eating principles. Rather than meditation, we refer to it as “open monitoring awareness” because it offers a more descriptive, specific, and scientific label. Mindful practices, particularly those that utilize breathing techniques, have long been recognized for their potential to reduce stress and enhance mood. Guided tea open monitoring awareness advances this concept further by combining the calming experience of preparing matcha green tea with audio guidance.
The study aimed to assess the feasibility and efficacy of guided tea open monitoring awareness over eight weeks, involving one hundred healthy American volunteers. Participants were divided into two groups: one practiced guided tea open monitoring awareness, while the other engaged in traditional breathing awareness techniques without any app or audio guidance. Each participant was encouraged to practice the assigned technique for ten minutes daily, with their experiences self-reported afterward each day.
Results from the study indicated no significant differences in total open-monitoring time or frequency between the two groups. However, participants in the guided tea meditation group consistently practiced for over fifty minutes each week and on four days a week. A majority of participants in this group found the prototype acceptable, fostering a positive reception of the guided open-monitoring approach.
Notably, when compared to the control group, the guided tea open monitoring awareness group demonstrated statistically significant reductions in stress levels at the four- and eight-week marks. Improvements in mood were observed after just one session of guided tea open monitoring awareness, highlighting the positive impact of this practice. Additionally, participants reported increased feelings of relaxation and calmness over time, indicating that those practicing guided tea open monitoring may experience enhanced emotional well-being compared to their counterparts.
In conclusion, the report emphasizes that guided tea open monitoring awareness holds promise as an effective way to become more mindful and capable of reducing stress and enhancing mood while providing additional benefits, such as traditional breathing techniques for stress relief. Those who engage in guided tea open monitoring may progressively feel more relaxed and calmer, fostering a more mindful and fulfilling lifestyle experience.
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