Set Your Time and Place

Routine is a terrific tool for training the mind, as we know from child development, and that's exactly what you're doing when you meditate. As a result, it's a good idea to meditate at the same time and place every day.

If you can, sit first thing in the morning, because your analytical left-brain mind's engines haven't started yet. Before you sit, don't check your phone or turn on any technology, so you can keep the mental space you obtained over the night.

You have the option of facing a full altar, a painting, or a solitary candle. It is not necessary for your area to be fancy; it simply has to be available. And there was silence.

You'll see that different publications suggest different "optimal" meditation times. In actuality, the best time to meditate is whenever you can make it work.

If you force yourself to meditate at a time that conflicts with your schedule and commitments, you'll likely become frustrated and discouraged to keep going.

Instead, experiment with different meditation times to determine what works best for you. That might be first thing in the morning, shortly before bedtime, during a hectic commute, or during a work break.

Try to stick to your schedule, whatever it is. Consistency will assist your new habit become ingrained in your daily life.