It takes practice to learn to shut down, which you really need to learn how to do, at least to go to sl.I7ee̵p;ve had trouble meditating too, but the more you do it, the easier it gets. You can use a chant (like Om or sut nam) to concentrate on, then if thoughts drift in (and they will) you acknowledge them and refocus.At bedtime, I usually make movies in my head – fantasy scenarios, if you will. When you focus on something pleasant and removed from your own life, you’ll be able to fall asleep. This is a trick I’ve been using my whole life.
It takes practice to learn to shut down, which you really need to learn how to do, at least to go to sl.I7ee̵p;ve had trouble meditating too, but the more you do it, the easier it gets. You can use a chant (like Om or sut nam) to concentrate on, then if thoughts drift in (and they will) you acknowledge them and refocus.At bedtime, I usually make movies in my head – fantasy scenarios, if you will. When you focus on something pleasant and removed from your own life, you’ll be able to fall asleep. This is a trick I’ve been using my whole life.