The habit of meditation
Tips on how to make meditation a habit One of the most difficult things about meditation is developing it as a habit. The "habit" part is important because it is in consistent practice that we begin to feel the benefits of our meditation practice in the daily living of our lives. Like healthy eating, meditation is not something we can do once in a while if we want to create change. Ideally, it is something we do every day. I am a big advocate of morning meditation for several reasons. First, when meditation is the first thing I do in my day, there aren't many things that can derail or get in the way. Second, my mind is calmer and clearer when I first wake up. Once my day is in full swing, I find it harder to quiet my thoughts. And third, mornings tend to be quiet. At home the family is asleep and our phones are still in airplane mode. No one needs me at 6am. It's a time just for me. A key pillar of effective habit building is knowing how to "anchor" a behav...