Beginner's guide to meditation

If you are anything like me, quietening the ADHD brain to sit in meditation seemed impossible. However, meditation can not only reduce stress and anxiety, but also improve your mental clarity and focus. By training your mind to stay present, you can enhance your attention span and cognitive abilities. This can be particularly helpful in today's fast-paced world, where distractions abound. When you meditate regularly, you can sharpen your mind and improve your ability to concentrate on tasks, leading to increased productivity and overall well-being.

Rather than jumping into a 20 minute meditation from the start, this Beginner's Guide to Meditation asks you to consider working your way up to it. Sit in a quiet space for 1 minute - put a timer on, close your eyes and focus your attention on your breath, paying attention to each inhale and exhale. Know you will have thoughts that come in, acknowledge and let them float away and bring yourself back to breath every single time. Do this for 1 minute each day until you are able to go the full minute without distraction. Then, add one minute each day until you work up to your desired length of time. Remember not to move on until you have mastered each minute!