If you were perfect at focusing your thoughts, there would be no reason to continue improving your meditation practice. In reality, meditation is important because so few people have ultimate power over their minds.
1. Kindly Redirect Your Thoughts When Your Mind Wanders
Acknowledge that you had a thought, and then let it fade away as you empty your mind once again or as you refocus on breathing exercises and physical sensations. The more you successfully redirect your mind, the better your brain will be at doing so.
2. Focus on Your Breathing
Breathing is a steady, rhythmic action that can be focused on to anchor your mind and help you redirect your attention during meditation. Paying close attention to the way you breathe, the movement of your belly and ribcage, and the feeling of air entering and exiting your body can help you focus on the present moment and turn inward.
It is often recommended that you take deep, cleansing breaths while inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. It can be helpful to create a rhythm for yourself. For example: Inhale for 5 counts, hold for 3, and exhale for 5.
3. Don’t Create Rigid Boundaries Around Your Practice
Even five minutes of distracted meditation is better than not attempting it at all. Unlike the inflexible schedules and rules that govern many parts of life, your meditation practice can happen whenever, wherever, and however you prefer.
In Review
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