![]() ![]() How you start your day sets the tone for the rest of it. Just for Today by Tom Evans (10 mins) A perfect one for beginners. It’s a much better way to kick-start your day. No more mean mama at breakfast! If you’re still twiddling on social media on your phone in the mornings – stop that right now and tap the Insight Timer app instead. Stretching and breathing for a few short minutes infuses me with positive energy which I then pour onto my kids. Morning Meditation by Bethany Auriel-Hagen (6 mins) When I can barely lift my head off of the pillow, I press play on this one. It’ll save a bad moment from spiraling into a bad day. Lock yourself in the bathroom for 4 short minutes. Simple affirmations give you a positive pep talk so you can re-group and start again. (Which is actually only 4 mins, 15 seconds) If you’re beating yourself up about something like shouting at your child or not handling a situation well, this meditation reminds you that everyone finds it tough some days and to forgive yourself. My Top 10 Insight Timer Meditations for Busy Mothersįive Minutes of Self-Compassion by Lisa Abramson. EDITED TO ADD: I am pinching myself that in the years since I wrote this post, I am now a meditation teacher in the Insight Timer app! If this isn’t motivation for you to start a meditation habit! Here’s my Morning Meditation. Here are the ones that have made the final cut and the reasons why I love them. It was super challenging to narrow it down to 10, but doing the research (or shall I say me-search!) was fun. I’ve also included some wonderful guided visualisations to help you to manifest your dreams and goals. Anger, frustration, self-doubt, anxiety, low moods. Here’s my compiled list of specific meditations that target the emotions we often feel as mothers. That number keeps increasing as more people are discovering the app. When you complete a meditation it shows you a map of how many other people were meditating with you all over the world. There’s also a unique sense of community. I’m doing a lot less future tripping and past looping as I learn to live more in the present moment. It’s like reading a few pages from an inspiring personal growth book every single day and becoming a better version of me with each short session. ![]() Rather than one voice – there are males and females in many accents and styles, with or without background music. The best thing about Insight Timer meditations are the vast choice of guided recordings of varying lengths and themes. I love to wake up in the morning to ‘beditate’ without even getting out from under the cozy covers. I owe it all to the free Insight Timer Meditation app. Choosing the right one for you will depend on your meditation preferences, lifestyle, and mental health needs.After years of restless monkey mind attempts, I’ve finally created a daily meditation habit I wouldn’t want to live without. Both apps will help you learn about meditation through guided practices. Headspace and Calm are two popular meditation apps that offer similar benefits. To get more options, look for apps with multiple focuses for meditation and lengths that vary from 3- to 20-minute sessions. If you want something simple, look for an app with just one meditation style, like deep breathing, to start. What to look for in a meditation app depends on your needs. What should I look for in a meditation app? Guided meditations can help reduce distraction and make it easier to learn meditation techniques. It’s challenging to build a new habit, so having one place to go to and track progress makes it easier. Whether you’re new to meditation or have tried it before, meditation apps can make it easier to stick to the habit. Most apps offer guided meditations, which provide cues for when to breathe and where to focus your attention. Some apps allow you to continue without registering. Most mediation apps will ask you to create a profile, so you can track your progress through the meditations. Frequently asked questions about meditation apps How do meditation apps work? ![]()
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