Mindfulness and Meditation Guided Meditations 10-Minute Video Meditation for Welcoming Distractions Greet wandering thoughts with patience By Andria Park Huynh Andria Park Huynh Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, supporting the management of new content production and shaping editorial strategy. Learn about our editorial process Published on March 28, 2024 Print Verywell Mind / Getty Images Close Getting Started Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows 10:51 Mindful Meditation for Welcoming Distractions We'll be the first to admit it: meditation is no joke. And if you've ever meditated, you'll experience just a microsample of how many different channels our brains tune into each and every day. Wouldn't it be nice to tackle everything on our to-do list each day without getting sidetracked or distracted by the latest trailers vying for our minds' attention? But what if, instead of getting frustrated by our distractions, we welcome them with patience? What if, instead of scrambling to get back to our default stations, we give those channels a chance to play out whatever shows they think will land a permanent home on our watchlist? The same can be done with our distracting thoughts. In this meditation, we'll embrace our distractions and greet them with kindness and patience as they wander and disappear on their own. This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind's 30-day meditation email series, Pause & Play. Sign up here to subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out our meditation library. For more inspo 6 Effective Ways to Clear Your Mind and Reduce Stress How to Cope With Emotions Using Distraction How to Practice Focused Meditation in Just 30 Minutes 7-Minute Video Meditation to Restore Balance By Andria Park Huynh Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, where she helps manage new content production and shape editorial strategy to deliver the highest quality mental health content in the category. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Helpful Report an Error Other Submit