Radio Headspace How to Beat Sleepiness & Stay Present
Apr 9, 2025
Feeling sleepy? Discover how to manage drowsiness during meditation and daily activities. Learn the crucial balance between effort and rest for better mindfulness. Embrace the art of taking mindful breaks to stay energized and engaged. Explore techniques that allow you to reflect on energy levels and approach fatigue with kindness. It's all about staying present and finding harmony in your routine!
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Sleepiness in Meditation
- Eve experienced sleepiness during a silent meditation retreat and even heard others snoring.
- Later, while traveling, she adapted her meditation practice time due to jet lag.
Responding to Sleepiness
- Recognize sleepiness as a sign of tiredness, not meditation's fault.
- Adjust your routine or take breaks (micro, mezzo, macro) to address it.
Balancing Effort and Rest
- Working with sleepiness involves balancing effort and rest.
- This involves finding what works for you, sometimes requiring more effort, other times, more rest.