Truly I think when you get down to the individual, it varies. Looking at available research data, my presumption is Mindfulness related meditation.
...Do you find it better to meditate in the morning or evening?
I do both (5 minutes each) right now. Morning helps me focus during the day, night helps me sleep. I stretch, and do
...What is it I should be thinking about?
I don’t believe in that question because it uses the word "should", which feels oppressive and like an order. Throughput working with Fabulous
...Which do you prefer, guided or non-guided meditations?
Guided for right now as I am new to meditation. Perhaps at a later date I will change to unguided but for now
...I feel like I don’t have time in the morning for my whole morning routine, any tips?
Try to be aware and conscious of your behaviors and actions. I’ve always been able to find unnecessary things I do mindlessly and
...What are solutions for a meditation pillow (or similar) that work in really, really tiny apartments?
A blanket, a bed, a chair, a yoga matt 🙂 you don’t need a special pillow to meditate on. The posture is important
...What’s a good way to focus on meditating and not on everything else?
Just come back to the breath or another chosen anchor point. Focus isn’t flawless execution. It’s simply coming back. Focus is coming back
...How valuable do you think it is to meditate for, say, only 3 minutes?
Great practice. You can build from there. At first, when you’re starting out, it is more about the commitment to sitting than successfully
...How do you meditate without a guide, just music? What’s the goal? I feel it gets me more anxious because I know I’m doing it wrong :(
Start with a gentle mind. Remember there is no right or wrong when doing this. You’re simply noting your thoughts and letting them
...How do you build up sitting still and meditating for long periods of time without moving and without falling asleep?
Pick a chair/location reserved only for meditating, your body will adjust and understand that it’s not time to sleep. Try meditating first thing
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