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Mindfulness vs. Meditation: Why the Difference Matters
People use the words mindfulness and meditation interchangeably all the time.
Good news: They’re not the same thing.
Bad news: They share enough similarities that it’s incredibly easy to confuse them.
Understanding the difference changes what you’re actually trying to accomplish—not just when you sit down to meditate, but every time you step onto your yoga mat or move through your day.
Think of it this way:
What to do when you can’t stop thinking
“Focus on your breath,” the instructor says as they guide you through a meditation. “Go deeper inward,” they encourage, but your mind is too busy racing through a thousand other thoughts.
Then comes the quiet judgment. The narrator who tells you, “I’m bad at this,” and urges you to quit.
You are not failing at meditation because you can’t stop thinking. In fact, that expectation is the problem.
6 tips for meditation: How to improve focus and relaxation
Meditation is a powerful tool that can help you relax, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being.
That said, a lot of people find meditation challenging because they struggle to focus. If you're one of those people, never fear, you are far from alone. If you’d like to get into meditation and just aren’t quite sure how, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your practice.