“So why is meditation worth the trouble? For beginners, I think there are two benefits. The first is focus. In our modern info blitzkrieg, we are more distracted than ever, and mediation can boost your mental muscle of focus. The second benefit is that it can help you be less yanked around by your emotions. You learn how to respond wisely to things instead of reacting blindly.”

Dan Harris

Over the last couple of weeks, my mind has been a bit scattered. I have been more reactive than usual. The pull of distraction has been getting the better of me, and I find myself getting sucked into unnecessary information rabbit holes.

I bet you feel the same much of the time. It’s all part of the world we live in today.

I realised that in my recent busyness, I had stopped meditating daily. I find it really makes a difference by meditating in the morning. It doesn’t have to be much either. It could just be focusing on your breathing for five minutes. It sets the tone from the morning to prioritise what’s most important and to regulate your emotions.

It’s easy to get carried away on mindless tasks which rob us of any real progress towards our goals. It happens before we even realise it. Today, let’s break that cycle. 

Respond, not react.

Reflection

• I will meditate each morning.