We all have busy lives that leave little time to think about and take care of ourselves. There is a lot to do every day, but we should take more time to work on our mental health. Meditation can be a good way of replenishing your energy and reducing stress. So, it is important that you practice meditation the right way to get all of the benefits. Here are six tips for better meditation. 

Consistency

One of the biggest keys to any healthy, self-help practice is to improve your consistency. For meditation to be the most effective that it can be, you need to do it every day. It doesn’t take much to be consistent with your meditation. Many experts recommend committing at least two minutes per day to it. Two minutes may not seem like much, but it is enough to get you started in a consistent practice. Once you are doing it, you can expand the amount of time that you spend meditating as your schedule allows. 

Timing

When you meditate, pick a time where you are able to be consistent and won’t likely be interrupted often. The morning is often the best time for this since you won’t have major commitments first thing in the morning that will stop you from meditating. Plus, you can be more consistent with your meditating by making it a part of the daily morning routine.  

Focus

If you want more successful meditation, then you need to focus while you meditate. There are many things that can distract you, but it is important to focus on yourself. Remove distractions from your meditation space if possible. This includes putting your phone on silent and away from you so that you can focus on your present needs. 

Try Guided Meditation

If the idea of meditation seems confusing to you, then try guided meditation. It takes the mystery out of meditation by walking you through the process. It could help you build a stronger self-guided meditation practice by showing you new ways of meditating. There are plenty of guided meditation programs available online. You could also try taking a class that helps you meditate. 

Join a Community

While meditation is mainly a personal activity, having a supportive community can help you stick to your good habits. There are communities of people who meditate everywhere and you can meet them in person or online. Having a supportive community ensures that you will stay committed to your practice and give you access to the resources that you need to improve your meditation practice regularly. 

Create a Routine

If you want to have a better meditation practice, then create a routine. Similar to working out, having a fixed routine makes it easier to get started and keep going. The routine also serves as a checklist so that you can make sure that you do all of the important parts of your meditation practice every time. 

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