Reddit reviews Mindfulness for Everyday Living

That's the beauty of it, there are so many methods and just about everyone is correct. I will try my best to explain, but please also do your research on the subject as there are many details I can't cover in a post.

I started with a book [Minfdfulness for Everyday Living] (http://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Everyday-Living-Christopher-Titmuss/dp/0764122606) and using the Headspace app, which is a guided meditation aid. I think it's important to go into it with an open mind and no expectations. The goal isn't to eliminate your thoughts, but rather to allow them to come and go without dwelling on them (or giving in to them, for those of us with CSP habits).

As far as the actual practice goes, it's very simple. Sit in a comfortable, upright position and close your eyes. Begin by drawing long breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth. After a few minutes, you can breathe normally (in and out through your nose). As you're doing this, focus on the breath. Your mind will wonder, and think about other things. Each time you notice your focus straying from the breath, just gently recenter it. You'll want to meditate for 15-20 minutes a day, and making it part of your daily routine is imperative for your mind to grow into this "new habit".

Again, there is much to it and I highly recommend you do your own research to see what styles work for you. The Headspace app is free for 10 days and a great place to start. I hope this helps someone as much as it has helped me.