Have you ever tried to meditate only to feel like your brain just switched to hyper-speed mode? The moment you sit down, close your eyes, and try to be still, your mind suddenly remembers every task you haven’t completed, and every grocery item you forgot to buy, and every awkward thing you’ve ever done.
It’s almost comical—meditation is supposed to calm us, yet for many, it does the exact opposite. But here’s something that’ll make you feel instantly better: Only 2% of people meditate daily. That means if you find meditation frustrating, you’re in excellent company with the other 98% who can't meditate.
Here’s the good news: You don’t need meditation to find your zen.
Yes, you read that right.
You don’t have to force your thoughts to disappear or pretend your brain is a blank slate. In my workshop, The No-Meditation Guide to Finding Your Zen, I help you identify three powerful (and practical) ways to clear mental clutter, enter a flow state, and experience real peace - without the struggle of “turning off” your mind.
While meditation is all about trying to "be" still, there are many things you can "do" to get to a zen state and achieve the benefits of meditation.
Instead of focusing on forcing thoughts away, I invite you to address the chaos in your mind using my 3 R's:
Recognize – Become aware of the thoughts that are weighing you down.
Reframe – Shift your perspective
Release – Let go of what no longer serves you and make space for positivity.
And once you do that I want to help you bring in light and positivity using my 3 C’s:
Courage – The courage to sit with your thoughts instead of fighting them.
Commitment – A commitment to finding your own version of zen
Creation – When we create we naturally enter a state of flow.
The truth is, meditation isn’t the only path to inner peace—it’s just one way. If you’ve ever felt like a meditation dropout, don’t stress. Your journey to clarity and calm doesn’t require an empty mind—just the right tools to work with your thoughts, not against them.
Want to learn how?
Join me for my upcoming workshop, The Meditation Blueprint, where I’ll show you how to ditch the pressure of traditional meditation and tap into peace—your way. Because let’s be real—finding your zen should make you feel free not frustrated.
Blogger bio:
Chitra is an intuitive coach, speaker and best-selling author and podcast host of “The Warrior Mindset".
She uses her 3 A's framework to help leaders and organizations get out of their own way, and gain clarity on their true strengths and goals so they can lead with alignment and confidence.
She is also a medium and intuitive healer and founder of the P.F.H. (Peel, Feel, Heal) framework which helps her clients eradicate unnecessary stress, get in touch with their innate wisdom, and attract the people and experiences they desire.
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