How do you deal with the chaos in your mind that keeps you from being more regular with meditating?

I tell myself that whatever it is that is bothering me can wait. I temporarily pass the issue off to the universe to deal with and I am able to clear my mind and relax

I try to remind myself that the more I meditate, the less chaos there will be. I’ve also added it to my morning routine now, so I do it because I wouldn’t want to break the streak. And as it’s a relatively new habit I’m trying to establish, I actually add it to my to-do’s separately from my morning routine. So now matter what my plan for the day looks like it always starts with a 20-minute meditation. This has helped me think of it as something important that can’t be skipped I think.

Hm. Rather than fighting the chaos, it’s better to just accept it. The jumble of endless, scattered thoughts that just won’t leave your mind. Meditate even when you know that emptying the mind is not feasible, making the goal rather to calm the mind and body, and maintain the habit of daily meditation.

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I accept myself when I can’t find the time or the space to meditate. Though I try to meditate every day, sometimes it doesn’t happen and that’s frequently out of my control. Realizing that missing one day doesn’t mean you have totally fallen off the wagon is what gets me through tough days.

It’s all about being consistent. Doing the small steps rather than huge steps trying to change your life. It’s important to just keep doing your meditation daily and you will feel the change in your life. Good luck!

Meditation is a practice.. not a skill. So long as you give yourself the time and space to sit with your mind, you are practicing. Starting is the hardest part sometimes. But don’t let your perfectionism keep you from just starting. Even a few deep breaths is better than letting busyness defeat you. Five minutes to set all distractions aside is a great start. It’s not about “getting it right.” It’s about intentionally sitting with your breath.

The more you “practice” meditation the more likely your mind is to quiet. Sone days it does, others not so much so. I just do my best and am kind when my mind is too busy.

I would like to know... keep trying I guess, focussing on your breathing again everytime you get lost in the chaos, practise will make it easier over time

I am working towards calming the mind. Stepping back and being present. Taking a moment to breathe and re center. I have a lot going on, but to take things one step at a time makes it all possible. Take one small step at a time and I can achieve all