Maintaining a Regular Practice

Meditating at the same time every day and in the same location ensures that your mind is prepared and at rest. Because the mind is not trained to be still, it will resist any abrupt order to cease doing what it naturally does. Therefore, maintaining a regular practice can be one of the helpful tips to prevent your mind from wandering in meditation.

Only by consistent practice can we train the mind to be more still and to allow more space between thoughts. It is critical to begin with modest meditation periods and gradually increase them, with patience and kindness toward yourself.

If possible, try to meditate first thing in the morning. This will ensure that it is completed and will alleviate any sleepiness, putting you on pace for a mindful day. If meditating in the morning isn't your thing, make it a priority. Remind yourself that nothing is more vital than your mental wellness. Thinking about 'the same time, same location' will help you fully integrate this new practice.

It may be beneficial to connect your meditation to another well-established daily routine, such as brushing your teeth. Consider 'brushing teeth and then meditation' or meditation and then coffee.' You will be incorporating your meditation practice into a well-established habit by doing so.

Be prepared to be flexible with your practice - not every day will be the same, which may necessitate moving your meditation to a different location, time, etc. Don't use this as an excuse to avoid it entirely. and try not to overthink your meditation. There is a propensity to believe that you are "terrible" or "excellent" at meditation. There is no such thing in reality. This will never be an issue if you grasp the long-term goal of your practice.