Things to Consider Before You Start
1. You do not need to buy anything. You can practice mindfulness anywhere that is comfortable for you.
2. The goal is not to quiet your mind. Your brain is the most active thing in your body, it can not be quiet.
3. Your mind will wander. It is natural for our brains to wander and that is okay. It is having the self-control to bring it back to focus on the present.
4. Do not let your brain judge you for being distracted.
5. Remember, it is all about returning your attention.
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