What do you do when your meditation practice resembles a dusty book that’s been on the shelf that you won’t put away because you keep promising yourself that you’re still going to read it… soon?
We get it, life happens. New work, old work, piling stress, noisy kids, crazy holidays, travel, and whatever else you’ve committed yourself to has shoved your once glimmering meditation practice to the backburner. Or maybe you haven’t even really tried meditation, but you’re positive that you’re too busy for it right now, but you will start one day when life calms down a bit. If you’re waiting for life to “calm down” to start, that likely will not happen!
If you really want to rekindle your relationship with meditation, you are going to need to jam one more thing into that packed schedule of yours! The good news? You can start with TWO minutes! Really… you only need TWO minutes per day to get your meditation practice on track. Can you spare two minutes per day for a life altering practice?
Here are a few quick tips to help get your two-minute practice off to a good start:
1. Start with the TWO minutes
Start small and increase the time you spend little by little as it works for you. No need to be ambitious and start with 10 minutes if you think this may be a stretch. This will prevent you from feeling frustrated if you’re getting back on track after a long hiatus or just starting out.
2. Stick to roughly the same time and setting
If you’re feeling fresh right after you wake up, go ahead and take your two-minutes at the very start of your day. If this time of the morning may put you right back to sleep, a quick session before you leave the home just may do it for you. Scheduling your meditation time around the same time and setting will help you develop a routine around your practice, thus increasing the likelihood that you will adopt it as a part of your daily life.
3. Hang in there for the long haul
It’s ok if you don’t have 10 minutes per day to commit to your meditation practice. The consistency of a few minutes every day is much more beneficial than 10 minutes once a week. This journey will take time and consistency. Setting realistic goals for yourself that you’ll be able to stick to will increase your success in incorporating meditation into your daily schedule and reaping the benefits of your dedication!
Good luck and happy meditating!
By Sarah Blanks
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