Meditation can make the hardest part of your day easier, and you know exactly what I'm taking about. For most of us, the time after the first alarm goes off in the morning is one of confusion, anger, and sleepiness. Instead of hitting the snooze button five times and rushing around in a mad panic, make your mornings easier by beginning with a quick meditation exercise.

Since you're probably already still half awake after you roll out of bed, take a moment to allow your body to wake up. Hit play on one of these calming and energizing meditation tracks, get in a comfortable seated position with your back straight, and prepare your mind and body for the day ahead.

1. Hello! by Explosions in the Sky & David Wingo

2. aisatsana [102] by Aphex Twin

3. Om Bhagavan

4. Entrance by Washed Out

5. Lost Message by Air

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Although traditionally meditation is done in silence, there's no "right" or "wrong" way to meditate. Some people like to listen to ambient music with no lyrics, while others prefer having a mantra or guided meditation playing in the background.

It turns out that music can bring many benefits to your practice. Listening to a calming playlist can help you slow your breathing and may even help you move away from distracting thoughts.

Check out these 5 meditation tracks to help guide your practice:

6. Fjí¶gur pí­anó by Sigur Rós

7. Moola Mantra

8. Silver Moon Woods by Llewellyn

9. Seeing Beyond by Papillon Kamal

10. Communion by Nadama & Shastro

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