Ideally I love to do it both times, but I do notice that morning really does help start my day off right and I’m generally more productive and focused if I do it.
I find morning to be better as it helps influence the rest of the day. I am more likely to be mindful and intentional during the day, and less emotionally reactive if I have meditated in the morning. I also feel a sense of accomplishment of having done something good that gives me a boost in confidence and motivation throughout the day.
They are different. Meditating in the night, morning or even during the day is always great exercise, as it teaches you to focus in different circumstances, which life can often demand. I usually prefer mornings, as I’m not really restricted by the urge to meet the deadline of going to bed on time, but at night it can help you clean your mind for a great sleep. So, if you’ve got time in the morning to set the mood for your day, or would like to let go of the world before you go to rest at night, you know what to pick.
I think it depends on the mindset. If for a pep talk when u don’t want to get up, meditation could help start ur day. If to relax after a daunting day, meditation can help soothe u and relax before bed.
Meditation works with me at night when I can arrange a suitable "me" time and it also helps to destress before bed. In fact, I’ve never tried meditation in the morning before.
I think that it’s important to meditate in the morning-it will prepare you for the day and for all obstacles-and at night- to prepare yourself for the sleep.
The most benefit from meditation comes from a consistent daily practice. Whichever time enables you to be the most consistent - given home obligations, work schedule, energy levels, etc. - should be the time you stick with. For me, it’s been morning. I do it before everything else, because I want to make sure nothing distracts me from sitting. I also don’t meditate at night usually because I’ve found it’s harder for me to stay awake then.
Both. The different times of day for different kinds of meditation. I use morning meditation for several key reasons: focus, centre myself and energize. Evening meditation is mainly to quiet the mind and reflect, setting you up for relaxed and thought free night of sleep. If I had to choose, I would say morning though, as your brain naturally easier time to get into the perfect brainwave pattern for deep meditation, however, some people, like me, tend to simply fall back to sleep that way 🤣 For me deep meditation is easiest and most effective later in the day after physical exercise.
I’m not sure of the evidence to support it, but for me the morning. It is a great way to start the day and can help with your mindfulness after the day is done. You’re also less likely to be sleepy.
I prefer morning meditation - doing it first thing when I get up gives me a boost to my confidence in getting other things done that day and reminds me that I can meditate other times if I want
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