How do you remember to meditate when your routine is inconsistent? I’ve gotten into the habit of meditating at night, but I think I’d really benefit from meditation at some point during the day. I can’t seem to find a consistent point in time that works in my schedule. Which makes it hard to remember/implement.

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Philip N.

Sit down alone in a room. Relax for a while. Think about your schedule realistically. Designate a time slot for meditation. It might be different for each day, that’s fine. Think about a suitable place, think about possible interruptions and distractions - expect them and prepare your reaction in advance. Be honest. Be kind to yourself. Just sit down and do it.

Hans Adolf X.

I put morning meditation on my Fabulous app. That way I get an alarm reminder. Also, stationing a chair or propping up a cushion in positions for use in meditation helps remind you. It’s helpful to set the alarm to go off when your circadian rhythms make it easier to meditate. Or maybe lengthen the evening meditation by a few minutes (no judgement if you can’t) and then you can just do it once a day

Heidi Z.

I have a similar problem and have found I e really had to work hard to carve out the time. If I’m working. I’ll block off time in my diary and find a suitable spot. It takes more effort but you can get into a routine.

Sofia Y.

I personally meditate as soon as I get up in the morning, no matter what time or what schedule for the day. Maybe you could try doing it straight after or before another habit? Like after you brush your teeth at night, after exercise or before coffee in the morning? 5-10 mins a day is perfectly fine

Jenny U.

I get up 15 minutes earlier to find time to meditate. I do it first thing in the morning it’s part of my morning ritual. This works great for me.

Richard Y.

I meditate first thing in the morning when I wake up. It is usually quiet. And you have the most willpower to keep practicing your habits.

Jenny F.

Set an alarm, or multiple ones if needed. Take a moment once a week to look at your schedule for next week, like Sunday morning, and ajust the alarms accordingly. It takes some commitment, but it will create the desired situation.

Aziz E.

Personally, I meditate when first thing in the morning, after that whenever I feel overhwhelmed I meditate.. or if I forgot to do my morning meditation I meditate during the day, it’s only ten minutes so you can do it anywhere.. restaurant, taxi, in-front of your laptop..

Olivia A.

I think it helps to meditate in series with something else you know you will do every day e.g. meditate after waking up, or before eating lunch or when you arrive home

Leslie C.

Instead of scheduling your meditation at a specific time of day, you could schedule it after another activity that you always must do. For example, meditate after or before lunch - whenever that may be that day. If you don’t always eat lunch, try to find another thing that you are required to do almost every day.

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