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Summary of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics 

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Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is a mind-blowing summary made for those who doubt meditation and its efficacy. It gives absolute truth to the many claims and outlines how to use meditation to turn your life around for the better. Meditation is a trusted practice passed down from great teachers of general wellness; it is a way to declutter your mind and strengthen your body at the same time. This summary also elaborates on how you can practically solve everyday challenges through meditation. Based in New York City, Author Dan Harris is also the co-anchor of both the Nightline and weekend editions of Good Morning America and does regular reports for 20/20. He also features on World News with Diane Sawyer. “The mind is constantly finding and making problems. As it settles, there are fewer problems. It's that easy.” ~ Dan Harris

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Meditation: learning to focus the mind and thinking only purposeful thoughts

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Today's world contains endless streams of information, constantly making its way to and from our screens. This overwhelming amount of data can be distracting and, frankly, burdensome. The mind is unable to process so much at once that, in the end, it processes nothing. This rush of input leaves your mind as a noisy marketplace with no accurate exchange occurring.
We get exposed to an immense volume of data, both harmful and beneficial; the goal is to sift through safely.
This chaotic influx leaves the mind unfocused and dull. An individual with such a mind would have trouble performing their duties at optimal levels. Without a clear head, it is almost impossible for the body to execute tasks flawlessly. A chaotic mind also causes unhappiness and distress if left unattended. It is also difficult for anxious people to effectively follow through with plans or goals they've set for themselves.
If one's mind gets overloaded with a barrage of negative thoughts, they'd have great difficulty maintaining focus on tasks.
How can this be fixed then? Through meditation, of course. Meditation is a practice where an individual trains their mind's attention and awareness through techniques such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity, and achieving a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Meditation is the answer to the chaos occupying our minds.
A centered and focused mind is free of random noise and only occupied with positive and meaningful thoughts.
Meditation's goal is to help one find their inner peace, especially if they're struggling with a lot of external negative feedback. If you have a hard time focusing and centering yourself, you need to try meditating at least once a day. It aims to drown out the many unnecessary noises your mind is processing and helps you focus on only the important things.

If you have a hard time dealing with negative thoughts or your mind is adrift with distracting thoughts, you must remedy the situation quickly. The first step to getting help is realizing you need it; without this acknowledgment, it will be challenging to get it. Meditation is a surefire way to organize your thoughts, declutter your mind, and help you live a more wholesome life. Unlike the many so-called meditation self-help books, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics provides real and practical help and advice.

Readers might have encountered many “hacks” that simply don’t work or are often too convoluted to apply. They can find relief finally in this summary. In the following chapters, there are valuable and workable solutions for readers.

Did you know? Meditation can sometimes be more effective than sleep.
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There is a lot of doubt and skepticism about meditation, but it is proven to be effective

Many people often regard meditation as new-age nonsense which offers no real help to today’s problems. This doubt gets fueled by the many charlatans that pose as yogis or masters of meditation. There are many frauds in the business, and they trick people out of their hard-earned cash by selling them self-help books loaded with garbage they didn't even research.
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There are many ways to meditate; it is vital to use the most effective methods

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Meditation can help mend broken relationships by helping to shed unnecessary worries

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It is possible to handle our emotions using the R.A.I.N. method properly

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We must stay committed to meditation and make it a part of our daily routine

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