Meditation ---> Habit

[drew12]

Inspired by Mark's article 'Meditation: Why you should do it' ive decided to give it a try for 30 days. Each day i will come here and post that i did my meditation for that day and will continue to post how it effected me thus far. I am going to try and increase the amount of time i meditate a day each week. (1st week - 5 min, 2nd week - 10 min, 3rd week - 15 min, etc.)

Two main benefits that i hope to get from this:
1. Increase focus since i feel like i zone out a lot throughout my day..
2. Reducing social anxiety around women and strangers

Here we go!

[drew12]

Day 1: Did 5 minutes of Meditation

Man was it hard! Thoughts going everywhere but started to calm down after a few minutes. I was in my room and heard some distractions from outside and my mom walking around. Maybe ill try a quiter spot. Also im using my ipod with some nature sounds (creek, rain, and thunderstorm)...helps me feel calm and peaceful.

[drew12]

Day 2: Did meditation for 5 min

Was definitely hard as my mind was everywhere. Thoughts would calm down and then come back again. Im going to research some things about meditation and see if i can find some tips for this.

[Mountainman]

Here is a great "how to" book on meditation.

http://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Plain-...in+english

And here is where you can read it for free.

http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma4/mpe.html

[drew12]

Awesome man thanks! Will have to check it the book

[drew12]

Day 3: Did 5 minutes of meditation

Was able to clear my thoughts a little better as i was in a darker room. Thoughts still creepin up tho

[drew12]

Day 4: Did 5 minutes of meditation

Felt like the beginning was a bit easier for me this time. I was able to have no thoughts for awhile until they crept up on me again. Maybe this is a sign of improvement!

[drew12]

Day 5: Meditation for 5 min

[drew12]

Day 6: Did meditation for 5 min