I’m making a better effort to meditate, but I don’t know if I’m doing it right. Focusing on my breathing and releasing thoughts is hard and if I relax too much, I fall asleep.

If you have related issues when meditating, have you found better ways to meditate or alternatives that give you similar results?

  • Frank [he/him, he/him]@hexbear.net
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    1 month ago

    I’d try something else that puts in you in a flow state. I have ADHD, sitting around contemplating nothing has never worked for me.

    Try walking through the woods, let go of your thoughts, and try to experience everything happening around you without that experience becoming thought. Empty your mind and be aware of the little noises and movements, the colors and shapes, without

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      1 month ago

      Second going for walks. I can let my mind spin and when I come back its easier to focus.

    • Cammy [she/her]@hexbear.netOP
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      1 month ago

      I’ll give that a shot! The weather is cooling down and I’ve been meaning to be out in the world without my headphones much.