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How to Start a Meditation Practice That Actually Sticks

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How to Start a Meditation Practice That Actually Sticks

 Pick a time you want to meditate. Are you more likely to do a meditation practice in the morning or evening? Some people like the morning because it helps them set the tone of their day. Some people prefer the Evening because it’s the only time when they’re brain has started to shut off and they can find some quiet time. You can always try one way and switch it if you find a different time works better. I started in the evening and realized I much preferred the morning time. Commit to 5 minutes. There’s this idea that a meditation altar practice needs to be an hour long and that’s just not true. You can truly make a massive difference in your life by taking 5 minutes and meditating. Chances are you’d use that time to scroll social media, and the truth is, this will make you feel so much better about yourself, both in the short term and long term. Remove all distractions for those 5 minutes. The phone is off or in airplane mode, no tv or radio.


Pick one style of meditation and stick to it. You have got to give things a chance to stick. I suggest guided meditations to start as someone is generally leading you through a story or visualization. Guided meditations usually have a very specific outcome or goal for the practitioner (for example; I have several guided meditations online and you can find topics like guided meditation for determination, guided meditation for peace and contentment, etc). We’ll break down more options after these steps.



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