I can’t seem to quiet my mind during meditation. How do I just STOP thinking. Also how do I prevent myself from falling asleep in the process?

First, take a few deep breaths. Be mindful that you are relaxed, calm and safe. You are beginning the process of letting go of any angst that keeps you from relaxing.

Try just focusing on your breathing do a meditation without the voice if that’s too distracting if you fall asleep that’s okay

The problem is that you’re TRYING to stop thinking. You’re mind will never stop thinking; however, you can detatch from your thoughts and observe them. It’s like being in an argument with a person who enjoys arguing. The only way to end it is to stop trying to make them shut up and to simply step away. Meditation is not to control your thoughts, but to stop your thoughts from controlling you.

Relax all of your muscles. Focus only your inhaling and exhaling. Breath in and say it to yourself “in”. Breath out and say it to yourself “out”. Say those words in your mind slowly and gently.

In meditation I don’t always stop the thinking, but I can slow it down and not let my thoughts consume my time. I let what happens just happen and not judge myself. I also use a method of let my thoughts float away like leaves on a stream. By not dwelling on them , they just drift away. I do sometimes fall asleep. It’s ok. My body needed the sleep. It also tells me I need to get more sleep. A good meditation is one where your mind gets to take a break - even if for only a short while - from the steady steam of thoughts that flow through it during a typical day. Enjoy it! It helps your entire day.

Meditation is NOT about stopping thinking. I suggest you watch the info-videos by Headspace, they have lots of lots of good tips and facts about meditation. Keep it up! If you are trying to meditate, you already do meditate. 🧘🏼‍♀️

It seems to be less about stopping thinking all together, and more about having a constant to return to when you realize that your mind is wandering. I usually start with counting inhales and exhales until I get to 10, then start over again. That way, when my mind wanders, I know I can just start at one again. That way, I don’t feel like I’m losing progress so much as I’m regaining focus. Regarding falling asleep, I usually time it so that I still have to brush my teeth, or turn out the lights. I also find sitting instead of lying down usually helps. I definitely still fall asleep from time to time, but when I wake up, I just try to laugh and do better next time!

Well to quit thinking while meditating focus on your breath. Count every breath and focus on that. If you fall asleep its okay your completely calm. But your mind will wander if you are a person who thinks a whole lot it will be hard to calm your mind. It helps me to goto the calm place in my mind. It might help you as well. If you start falling asleep stand and stretch.

You won’t be able to stop thinking. Meditation is about concentrating on your breath and body sensations. When thoughts do arise, bring your attention back to your breath. Try not to worry about the thoughts that come to you, remain calm and centered as you observe them from afar and go back to your breathing. Practice meditation sitting comfortably on the floor, you can sit on a cushion to avoid leg pain or on a chair with both feet flat on the ground, on either one keep your spine straight but relaxed. This positions should avoid making you sleepy, also remember not to take any medications that can make you drowsy or it will be harder to stay awake.

During meditation, you should focus on your breathing. How your breath goes in and comes out. You shouldn’t force it but observer your abdomen movements, your chest. Often, in the initial stages, you’ll easily be distracted but don’t be hard on yourself or quit. The moment you realize you are distracted, start focusing again. With time, you’ll be better. If you are doing mediation in morning, then do it after you are fully awake. After waking up, drink water and walk around for a while, then meditate. If it is at night, it helps if you are in mediumly warm place rather than cooler places if you have ac on switch it off and try mediation. As warmer places are less sleep inducing. But nothing above works, then I’ll recommend you to try these meditation apps like calm which have a narrator. You can wear headphones and meditate as they speak, which will keep you focused. Hope, I was helpful.