Day 9: Notice When Your Mind Wanders

[Greeting]

Welcome back to the Meditation and Mindfulness Challenge! For day 9, you will 
become more aware of your mind and thoughts, and pay attention to when your mind 
wanders.

Everyone’s mind wanders off, but the purpose of this exercise is to see when you 
specifically notice this, where your mind goes, and how it makes you feel when these 
certain thoughts come up for you.

If you're new to meditation, you may notice that your mind tends to wander quite a bit. 
But don't worry - this is completely normal! Here are some tips on how to notice and 
deal with a wandering mind during meditation.


Recognize It's Normal

First, it's important to know that everyone's mind wanders during meditation, especially 
in the beginning. So, if you notice your mind drifting off, don't be hard on yourself. It's 
just part of the process!

Noticing the Wandering

The key to dealing with a wandering mind is noticing when it happens. When you're 
meditating and you realize that you're thinking about what to have for dinner or a 
conversation you had earlier, that's your cue that your mind has wandered.

Gently Redirect Your Focus

Once you notice your mind has wandered, gently bring your focus back to your breath 
or your chosen point of focus. It's okay if you have to do this many times during your 
meditation. Each time you bring your focus back, you're strengthening your meditation 
muscles!

Practice Regularly

The more you practice meditation, the easier it becomes to notice when your mind is 
wandering and to bring it back. So, keep practicing!
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Today in the Workbook: Don’t forget to look at day 9 in your Meditation Challenge 
Workbook, as it will give you a helpful prompt and affirmation for this topic.

Learn More: Want to learn more tips and tricks for focusing even when your mind is 
wandering during meditation? Check out today’s blog post for more guidance.

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