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I've found meditation to be very helpful. Meditating is an exercise in concentration, where one trains their mind to be completely involved with "now". It helps
by gdubs 12y ago
I've found meditation to be very helpful. Meditating is an exercise in concentration, where one trains their mind to be completely involved with "now". It helps quiet the mind, turning turbulence into tranquility. That kind of focus can elliviate the desire to jump from one shiny thing to the next.
"Zen mind, beginner's mind" is a small, wonderful book on the basics of zazen -- the art of sitting quietly, without thoughts.
Getting started is easy: take easy, natural breaths, counting them until you get to ten. As thoughts enter your mind, acknowledge them and return focus to your breathing.
- pandler 12y agoAgreed 100%. I found that following a guided mediation was much more effective for me when I was starting to meditate. It's a skill that you need to learn just like any other skill, and guided meditations act as a coach while you learn to get into that state of mind. I think Headspace is a particularly effective tool for that https://www.headspace.com/ https://www.headspace.com/ (not affiliated in any way; just a user)