How To Meditate If You Have ADHD (Or Are Simply Fidgety And Distractible) | Bonus Meditation with Jeff Warren
May 3, 2024
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Jeff Warren, a meditation teacher and author, shares insights on meditating with ADHD. He guides listeners through a meditation session tailored for those struggling with restlessness. The podcast also includes information on upcoming meditation events and promotions for the 'Ten Percent Happier' app.
Meditation benefits ADHD by embracing unique strengths and challenges like fidgeting.
Self-compassion in meditation promotes acceptance and positive connection with oneself.
Deep dives
Benefits of Meditation for ADHD and Restlessness
Meditation can be particularly beneficial for individuals with ADHD or those who struggle with restlessness. The practice involves techniques to help individuals play to their strengths and deal with challenges like fidgeting and distraction. By focusing on continuous and fresh guidance during meditation sessions, individuals can learn to slow down impulsivity and emotional reactivity. An example practice includes body scans to explore sensations and feelings, promoting self-awareness and acceptance.
Promoting Self-Compassion and Acceptance in Meditation
In meditation, cultivating self-compassion and acceptance is emphasized as a way to connect with oneself positively. Using techniques like resting a hand on the chest or belly and repeating affirmations like 'It's good being who I am' encourages acceptance and self-kindness. This approach can help individuals appreciate themselves without the need for change, fostering a sense of self-compassion and understanding during meditation practices.
Tap into your ADHD superpowers with a meditation that celebrates your unique wiring. Embrace exploration and self-acceptance.
About Jeff Warren:
Jeff is an incredibly gifted meditation teacher. He's trained in multiple traditions, including with renowned teacher Shinzen Young. Jeff is the co-author of NY Times Bestseller "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics," and the founder of the Consciousness Explorers Club, a meditation adventure group in Toronto. He has a knack for surfacing the exact meditation that will help everyone he meets. "I have a meditation for that" is regularly heard from Jeff, so we've dubbed him the "Meditation MacGyver."
More information on the group retreat (AKA Meditation Party) at the Omega Institute is here.
To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “Meditating with ADHD.”