How do I actually stop thinking while meditating? Help!

LilCarmelTravel

Hey, can someone give me some tips on how to learn to meditate? Seriously, my brain just won't stop buzzing! 😩

IgniteSkyDelsol

You must practice, and practice, and practice! I’ve devoted years to guided meditations, and still, sometimes, unwelcome thoughts appear. It’s simply the world we live in, and that’s the truth of it.

StormCherry22

I think humming can help calm your mind, so maybe try starting with just a minute of humming and then add more from there. Hope that helps x

AnimalWhisper78

I began with a free meditation app, where you can start with just 5 minutes and work your way up. It gives you a really nice beginning, and it gets easier and easier over time! I’d pop in my headphones and meditate before going to sleep. The app I used and suggest to my friends is Headspace it’s super user friendly 🤍

Aethonixx

Think of meditation like a workout for your brain. Just like you build muscle by stretching and contracting, you build focus by noticing when your mind wanders and gently guiding it back. Each time you catch yourself drifting, it's like doing a rep. Hope that makes sense!

ScorpioTaurusVibe

I know this might be a bit controversial, but honestly, I don’t think meditation is for everyone! Personally, I found it really tough and I’ve come to believe it was a soul level choice for me not to follow that path. What I did discover was a kind of parts work (IFS) where I connected with, helped, and healed different aspects of myself. After about two years, it hit me: this actually was a form of meditation in its own way! But instead of just pushing thoughts aside, I got to know the parts of me where those thoughts came from. And the best part? I gained a lot of the same benefits as medi tation, plus healing for old emotional wounds and real personal transformation. Instead of ignoring my thoughts, I learned to understand and support them so they could settle down and didn't need to be so loud anymore!