Your attention might be scattered, which might make you feel as if you are pulled in many directions today. This might make it more difficult for you to focus. If you realize that what seems like the frantic pace of your life could simply be a reflection of the speed of your thoughts, you might find it easier to pay attention to one thing at a time today. By doing a breath meditation when things begin to feel hectic, you may bring a greater sense of focus to your life. While meditating, count each inhalation and exhalation. Counting lets your mind concentrate on the act of breathing, which helps you slow down the racing tempo of your thoughts. You may notice that once your mind is calm, the rest of your life may seem calmer as well.

Using meditation techniques to quiet our minds helps us get a handle on what happens to us in our lives. Since our view of our external life is basically a reflection of our inner state of being, slowing down our minds can be a useful tool to become more in touch with the true flow of our lives. When we realize that we can control our thoughts about the world, we begin to see that effects of the things that go on around us are in fact controllable. By doing some form of meditation today, your mind will be more focused and you will be unruffled by the events around you.