Un-limiting Your Mind
I never went the medication route because I always felt like it was cheating. I wanted to master my mind on my own terms. One of the first things I picked up was meditation, which allowed me to harness my focus and in turn have a better handle on my mentality. I’ve learned these tricks to help me when meditating.
- Focus on the air entering, and exiting the nostrils… Cold in, Warm out
- If a thought pops into your mind acknowledge it, but let it leave the mind with your next breath out. Bring your focus back to the nostrils.
- Practice everyday even if only for a few minutes. It will get easier
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