Meditation Is the Antidote to Your Crazy Life, Here's How to Start

Even though a meditation practice is something that's meant to calm and relax you, the act of adopting one can feel like just another "to-do" on your list. "If you are new to meditating, sitting for an hour or even 20 minutes is likely going to feel impossible," Axelrod says. "Your mind may be too distracted and it may be uncomfortable for you to sit still for that long." For this reason, she recommends simply starting where you are. "I suggest my clients start with five minutes a day and then increasing the amount of time they spend meditating as they become more familiar with it."

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