First, keep in mind the result you will create; second, remember to aware your body and body sensations while working toward the result
...can i get a meditating exercise?
I tend to use headspace. They have nice daily themed guided meditations to follow. Sometimes I’ll find a YouTube meditation.
...Why do you want to create a meditation practice?
I want to meditate to feel calmer, more focused, and to have some time for just me, to focus on myself and reflect
...How do you focus during meditation?
Most of the time the key is to be alone. Without any distractions. I use my phone on youtube to help me meditate
...What kind of meditation for people with aphantasia do you recommend?
I have a difficult time with visuals during meditation (or in general) so I tend to stick with focused breathing techniques and using
...What to do to maintain the habit to meditate?
I use the app insight timer. They have a widget you can add to your Home Screen. Also starting small. I am sticking
...What drives you to meditate.
I love the moment of peace and stillness as I meditate. It helps me calm down and destress. It helps me feel ready
...Does anyone know of any good alternatives to focusing on my breathing? I get stressed out when I have to focus on breathing, so I’m trying to find a good alternative I can do when a guided meditation says to be aware of my breath (at least until I learn to be more comfortable)
Instead of being aware of the breath, maybe just focus on one part of the breathing. For example, that gap between inhale and
...When I try to meditate there comes lot of thoughts like the pending works and reminders, and the thoughts are changing with such a speed that I can’t even count or understand the amount of thoughts I am having. Thoughts related to the pending works and duties makes me anxious so I can’t concentrate on the process of meditation and I am easily distracted. I can’t sit for long periods, even 3 minutes of meditation feels like so long for me.
Don’t be in a rush. When you start meditating it is like that. Your thoughts are part of you, don’t try to shut
...How do you know you’re meditating right?
To be honest with you, there is no wrong way to meditate. Meditation is about stopping and listening. It’s a way to calm
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