'I haven't got time to meditate'
'I can’t simply switch my brain off'
'I could be doing 10 other things in the time it would take me to meditate'

These are a few of the reasons why I never really bothered to persevere with any form of mindfulness meditation. I'm a multi-tasker and I like to be productive with my time. If I had any ‘down time’ I would always prefer to read or even sleep rather than try to meditate! However, after listening to a few podcasts from like-minded grounded people talking through how they made meditation work for them, and hearing about the difference it made to their mental health, I thought I'd give it a go…I was happy to realise meditation doesn't have to take place somewhere exotic like Bali, while sitting alongside some monks, or while on a silent retreat etc etc. Actually, my bedroom in Buckhurst Hill is just fine! Phew.