Our Fabulous users have some suggestions for quieting racing thoughts during meditation. Getting caught up in racing thoughts can happen to anyone and is one of the biggest meditation obstacles people face, especially when they’re just starting out. Luckily, Fabulous’s lovely users have come out of the woodwork to offer advice and support to people who struggle with racing thoughts during meditation. 1. “The goal…
Fabulous users weigh in on what to do with difficult feelings while meditating. Meditation is a powerful and effective way to help ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. But what happens when meditating dredges up those painful feelings of trauma, fear, or despair? We asked Fabulous users for their thoughts. 1. “Try the Mindbus exercise on Fabulous. It basically asks you to imagine…
We asked Fabulous users how they improve their focus while meditating. Meditating might look easy, but it can be easy to get distracted by our phones, our families, or even our own thoughts. We asked Fabulous users what they do to focus better while they meditate. 1. “Keep bringing yourself back to your breath.” 2. “If you are a beginner, sit in a silent room.…
Meditation is harder than it looks, but we’ve got some tips for anyone just getting started. Anyone who’s actually tried meditation can tell you that quieting your mind is much harder than it looks! It takes years of regular practice to master meditation. But what does that mean for beginners? How can the average person break through the obstacles that arise and become “good” at…
Meditation is one of many effective ways to ease symptoms of anxiety. While there is no perfect substitute for medical care, there are plenty of ways to treat anxiety without ever stepping foot in a doctor’s office. One simple technique that is often suggested by therapists is meditation. Meditation can help calm down anxious thoughts and make feelings of fear or panic more manageable. And…
Fabulous members share their meditation practice It’s always helpful to hear how other people have already successfully implemented a regular meditation practice. Here the Fabulous community share their top tips. Meditation Can Lead to Better Sleep It can be hard to know whether a lack of sleep makes people feel depressed or if depression causes insomnia but whichever comes first, it’s clear that the two…
Tips shared by Fabulous users to make meditation easier to practice! When you first begin to meditate your mind will fight against the intense focus and try to distract you with thoughts on everything from a work deadline you need to address to what’s for dinner that night. This is normal. Fabulous users have found that it can help to remind yourself to refocus with…
Follow these simple tips to success New habits can be hard to implement. We understand how the mind will often fight against a change in behaviour and throw roadblocks in your way. If you have found it difficult to make meditation part of your daily routine a few simple tweaks in your outlook and attitude could be the solution. Let’s dismantle the most common excuses…
Try Active Meditation You already know the many benefits of regular meditation. These moments of peaceful clarity can keep you healthy and happy, sharpen your mental resolve, and help to manage your feelings. One study found that regular meditation reduced anxiety, depression and lessened stress. But if you’re still finding it difficult to make regular meditation part of your daily routine you might want to…
It’s a new year and a new opportunity to wipe the slate clean! So why not start with our 30-day new year, new you challenge! It’s the perfect way to kick off 2019 on the right foot! How many times have you made a promise (or new year resolution) about the goals you want to achieve, but never end up making any a reality? Or…
