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Default Jan 09, 2019 at 08:00 PM
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There is a whole series of short 3-4 minute meditations that I love the voice of the person, it is so restful. Here are some fav s of mine YouTube

Click no link for author of video, innerspacemeditation below the video and then click on videos on the page it brings you to and you can see more of similar types of guided meditation.
Thank you for the recommendation. I am always looking for you new mediation.
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I discovered guided mediation a couple weeks ago and love it! I use YouTube guided mediations. My fave 2 are meditation vacation and Jason Stephenson. (Guess it’s the accents) It has done wonders for my anxiety
I never heard of that. Have you tried positive magazine meditation of your choice?
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I try to meditate but it never goes well. My mind keeps yammering on and my ear worms play music...🤕
It takes practice!
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I guess I should go on YouTube to look for more meditations then. For the most part, I look for meditation apps in the Goolge Play store, which are all great, but I like variety. I've noticed that some meditations work well and others just don't.

You guys are right, though. It does get better with practice. So far, I've been sticking to 5 - 8 minutes until I'm able to do longer sessions.
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Thank you for you posts. I'm inspired to find videos and learn more about mindfulness and meditation.
Happy to help! Have you tried positive magazine meditation? Put in whatever you need self confidence, sleep
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I hear you. It seems when I stop to meditate the first thing I become aware of is all the thoughts going on Oh well, fortunately the goal is to watch thoughts or sensations and just let them go. If I had to find a way to stop the thoughts I might never meditate.

This video helps me let go YouTube

If you want to see the whole set of short 3-4 minute talks about mindfulness YouTube
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I shared some links above. One more I really find is so relaxing and allows me to just be myself is here YouTube
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I agree it takes practice, alittlelikemusic. Plese don't give up. I'm sure you'll get better over time! This is true for everyone who wants to try meditation. Sending many hugs to everyone
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I agree it takes practice, alittlelikemusic. Plese don't give up. I'm sure you'll get better over time! This is true for everyone who wants to try meditation. Sending many hugs to everyone
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I'm trying to get into the habit of practicing these, but it can be hard. Sometimes I get really distracted, especially because of my ADHD.

I did a lot better today. I was able to meditate for 13 minutes while exhausted. I was proud of myself.

But yesterday went a little bit like this:

Guided Voice: Now, become aware of your physical surroundings and slowly open your eyes.

Me: *Eyes already open. Slurps soup absentmindedly while listening to the voice *

...I could have done way better. I find that I meditate better while lying down. It's easy to become uncomfortable and stop meditating while sitting up cross-legged.

Anyone else practice meditation and mindfulness? If so, do you use apps, YouTube? Guided or unguided meditations? Also, does anyone use Youper or Wysa for therapy? I find that they help a lot for when you don't have a therapist. They don't take the place of a real one, but they do a good job.
what is youper and wysa?
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what is youper and wysa?
Youper and Wysa are android apps that administer therapy through artificial intelligence. It probably sounds like a disaster at first, but I've found them to be effective in helping me to recognize destructive thinking patterns and analyze my feelings.

It's especially great if you can't afford therapy or if therapists aren't available in your area. In addition, you can contact the developers and suggest new features. They're always open to this and very nice.
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Youper and Wysa are android apps that administer therapy through artificial intelligence. It probably sounds like a disaster at first, but I've found them to be effective in helping me to recognize destructive thinking patterns and analyze my feelings.

It's especially great if you can't afford therapy or if therapists aren't available in your area. In addition, you can contact the developers and suggest new features. They're always open to this and very nice.
I agree! It a great resource to have when you don't have therapy.
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Default Jan 18, 2019 at 02:56 AM
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I practise yoga everyday with that I do meditation daily. At first I was unable to concentrate and could not sit in meditation for more than 4 minutes. But now I sit at least half hr in meditation. Itfe e glsood. You just need daily practice and nothing more. That's it.
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