🧘♀️How to Start Meditating: A Simple Guide + My Favorite Tools That Make It Easier
4/11/20252 min read
Have you been thinking about meditating, but feel like it’s just too hard to sit still and “think about nothing”? You're not alone.
Meditation doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. In fact, with the right mindset — and a few supportive tools — it can become one of the most grounding and life-changing habits you ever start.
Let’s dive into how you can start meditating with ease, even if you're a total beginner. Plus, I’ll share some of my favorite meditation products (linked throughout!) that helped me go from “I can’t sit still” to “this is my sacred moment of peace.”
💫 Why Meditate?
Before we jump into the how — let’s talk about the why.
Meditation has been scientifically proven to:
Reduce anxiety and stress
Improve focus and mental clarity
Enhance emotional awareness
Help regulate your nervous system
Support better sleep
And spiritually? Meditation helps you connect with your intuition, manifest with more clarity, and create inner peace regardless of what's happening around you.
🧘♀️ Step-by-Step: How to Start Meditating
1. Create a Sacred Space
Your environment matters. Choose a quiet corner and set it up to feel calm and supportive. Add a candle, a soft pillow, or anything that makes it feel like your space.
✨ My favorite tools:
2. Pick a Time That Works for You
Some love meditating first thing in the morning. Others prefer it before bed. Choose a time where you won’t be rushed — even 5 minutes is enough to start.
3. Choose Your Style
You can meditate in silence, with guided meditations, or even with music. Try a few and see what works for you.
✨ Helpful apps & tools:
Let me check some for you - come back later 🙂
4. Set a Timer
Start small. Even 5 minutes of stillness can make a huge difference.
🕯 Tip: Light a candle to symbolize the beginning of your “sacred pause.”
Try this: Hemlock Park Crackling Wood Wick Candle Handcrafted with Natural Coconut Wax (Large 16 oz, Palo Santo)
💗 A Gentle Reminder
You don’t have to meditate perfectly. You just have to show up.
Even if your mind races or you feel restless, the practice is in coming back to the present moment. Every time you do that — you're strengthening your inner peace muscle.
✨ Ready to Begin?
Start with what you have, add a few sacred tools that inspire you, and commit to just 5 minutes a day. You’ll be amazed at what shifts when you give yourself the gift of stillness.
Love - T.B. - Manifestly You