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How to Build a Meditation Habit That Lasts

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In short: start tiny, tie it to something you already do, and begin again whenever you miss. The Buddha said even a mind of love "as long as a finger-snap" is worthwhile (AN 1.53).

  1. โฑ Tiny: 1โ€“3 minutes (guided)
  2. ๐Ÿชฅ Anchor: after brushing teeth, before coffee
  3. ๐Ÿ“ Same place each day
  4. โ˜€โ˜พ Two short sits: morning and evening
  5. ๐Ÿ”„ Missed a day? Begin again. That is the practice.

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Questions people ask

How do I meditate every day?

Start tiny (1โ€“3 minutes), attach it to an existing habit like brushing your teeth, keep the same time and place, and if you miss a day, simply begin again.

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