It’s possible! Lots and lots of practice, but it’s absolutely doable. I recommend progressive muscle relaxation, since it gives you something to focus on more than just “let your mind go blank.”

[–] constantokra@lemmy.one 7 points 4 months ago

I haaaaaate progressive muscle relaxation. They made us do it in school when I was little and I have a mental block about it. I've had success with guided meditations on an app called insight timer. I've also had success with the worry box technique. If I decide I'm not going to deal with something till another time it goes into the worry box.

[–] Godort@lemm.ee 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This video was the tool I needed to figure out how meditation is supposed to work. Then it's just a matter of practice afterwards.

https://youtu.be/n6pMbRiSBPs

[–] aeki 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

My problem has always been that I find breathing too boring to ever manage to focus on it for any length of time.

[–] confusedbytheBasics@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

That's like saying you can't learn to swim because the water is always too cold. Yes it's cold, you just go in the water anyway. It's okay to feel bored. Just be bored and continue.