Heads up for parents: some meditation guides make things worse
I followed a guide that said to meditate in total quiet for 30 minutes. With little kids at home, that's just not possible. One morning, my son started crying right as I began, and I got really stressed. The guide had no advice for dealing with interruptions from family. It made me feel like I was doing meditation wrong. Now I look for guides that include short practices or tips for noisy houses. Trust me, it makes a huge difference to find one that fits real life.