This is my first tip for a really important reason! Back when I first started meditating, I gave up on my practice for months because I felt like I couldn’t stop my mind wandering. I was so frustrated and angry with myself because I couldn’t completely concentrate on my meditation.
However, it’s totally normal for your mind to wander. Now, when I meditate and notice my mind wandering, I just re-focus on the meditation as best as I can – there’s no need for judgement or anger.
If anything, when you notice your mind wandering often, you should feel proud of yourself for sticking with your meditation even when it wasn’t easy and you felt distracted!