Meditation Tips, for Those , Who Are Fidgety .
If you're committed to meditating but are frustrated by being easily distracted, experts say you're not alone.
That feeling is very common.
[However,] distraction in meditation is not proof of failure, Dan Harris, Co-Author of “Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics”, via 'The New York Times'.
In this case, experts say that meditation is a clear example of how the process can often be the destination.
Mindfulness and better attention can be cultivated by meditation practice.
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Mindfulness helps people for a number of different reasons — including that it helps with learning how to regulate attention, John Mitchell, Duke University, via 'The New York Times'.
But experts say that you can cultivate midnfulness by means other than meditation.
Some mental health professionals suggest cultivating mindfulness by paying attention to common mindless activities, such as teeth brushing.
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Experts also suggest starting with "micro-meditation" sessions that last for short periods of time.
One minute [of mindulness] counts, Dr. Lidia Zylowska, University of Minnesota, via 'The New York Times'.
In addition, professionals assure beginners that boredom during meditation is common.
It’s very normal to experience boredom during meditation.
One way to beat boredom is to focus on being curious, Dr. David Austern, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, via 'The New York Times'.
They also say that beginners can be intimidated by feeling like they need a strict routine for meditation to be beneficial.
You don’t need to sit on the cushion to get the benefits of meditation, Jeff Warren, Co-Author of “Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, via 'The New York Times'.
The most good-for-you thing you can do is to notice where you’re at and accept who you are, Jeff Warren, Co-Author of “Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, via 'The New York Times'
