Meditations have a number of drawbacks resulting in hindered progress for the novice. It might be difficult for you to meditate or be conscious.
You may find it difficult to focus without allowing the critic voice to talk, or you may feel too busy or anxious, as if there is just too much to do to sit around and breathe in and out.
Different people have different wiring. Some people find it difficult to just sit around and do nothing. They are used to being constantly on the move.
Also, even though you attempt to relax, you can find that you are unable to prevent difficult thoughts from taking over.
The best advice for overcoming these challenges:
1. Keep the innate mechanism of meditation in mind.
You should be aware that this is going to take some time. This is not something you can learn in a day. You will experience odd feelings when you first begin meditating. Your mind will bother you, making you feel as though you are wasting your time by simply sitting around doing nothing. You'll become enraged and frustrated. Regardless of all of this, stick to it faithfully. It would undoubtedly improve. Expect the first meditation session to be difficult; it may not be. As amusing as it might sound, mastering the art of doing nothing takes time and practice. It will get easier in the end.
2. Make time for yourself!
Since you've realized that meditation can take time, it's best to set aside time for it. Schedule it in your calendar the same way you would a job or an appointment. Make it impossible for yourself not to train. There's no excuse why you can't miss practice for a day. Simply maintain your self-control.
3. Tell yourself that you must complete the Self-Love Task of Meditation!
When you have a lot of things to do and achieve but still manage to fit in time for a quiet moment, you can almost always find that that calm moment helped you return to your day more conscious and faster at solving problems.
4. Keep A Journal of your progress and honestly state whether or not your anxiety is decreasing.
After a short period of constant meditation, ask yourself questions like: Were you able to explore anxious thoughts without questioning or judging them?
- Have you been able to get a moment of concentrated observation?
- Were you at ease, comfortable, and aware?
If you're still experiencing disturbing thoughts and anxiety that is persistent and severe after a while, speak to your doctor about other treatment options.