I meditate at night before bed and keep it on as I sleep. I also meditate before naps, etc. Always make sure you’re in a quiet and calm place, you’re motivated, and you’re comfortable. I use apps for guided meditation (I currently use Slumber more than anything else) or I find guided meditations on things like Amazon Music, etc. Meditating can feel weird or uncomfortable at first, but one you build up the awareness of yourself and are able to flush away stressers and thoughts it’s a refreshing breeze. Good luck and I believe in you!
I created my "shrine" making it welcome to sit in my bedroom and meditate. This is basically putting a pillow and lighting aroma candle. I try different types of meditation here or on YouTube watching Boho Beautiful (my favorite for yoga).
The challenge is remembering the trade off: a few minutes dedicated to not thinking about the world, rewarded by better energy and focus. When you have so much to do, you find it hard to believe that a few more minutes will make a difference. If you are cutting down a tree, you must stop to sharpen the saw. Only a fool would begin with a dull blade; each pull of the blade makes you more a fool.
I have found some favorite recorded guided meditations that I really like listening to. Then I “bundle” doing a meditation with 2 things I really like to do in the evening, which is change into some cozy soft pajamas and sit or lie down on my new bed with a soft comforter. It really is a good ending to my day.
Have a sanctuary. It could be a corner in your room, a spot on your balcony. A place comfortable, with fresh air, and no distraction. Do it regularly even for 2 minutes everyday. Get in the habit of taking a couple minutes there and make it precious.
By making it a habit so it’s not something I have to think about doing I just do it. Also finding a good meditation app helps, like 10% happier, because they explain a lot of things I never understood about meditation before. Also having a sound generator, like mynoise, playing pleasant sounds while I meditate because focusing on my breath is hard for me because breathing is painful for me so I focus on sound instead.
The way I found to do meditation easier is to sit straight or if got tired find the most confortable position that allow me to keep the concentration. Each time I lost focus I return back to my breathe. All the audios suggested by the Fabulous App are great guides to do it properly.
Easier comes with practice, immediate immersion is not “easy” and I believe it takes time. The constant distractions and the wandering of the mind, will make you feel as if you are not achieving your urge to be in a “meditative” state, but that’s all part of the process. I, personally, help myself with a guided meditation through an app
I started by allowing myself to be in a comfortable position. If that is laying down flat on my bed- that’s ok. Focus on your breath. Not changing it, just noticing it. If I feel I’m not “emptying my mind” I remember that it’s not about a blank mind but bringing awareness to my thoughts. So I disengage whenever I notice I’m thinking and just watch what pops into my mind. Letthat idea or to do item float by and others replace it… remembering always to come back to my breath if I really get sucked in to a thought. Like anything, it gets easier with practice.
I’ll try to set a proper time and place for it . Do it in the regular routin over the time and spend enough time and attention to it .
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