I’m Too Busy to Meditate

 

How many times have you thought, “I’d love to meditate, but I’ve no time for it”? If that’s you, here’s the irony. People who are constantly busy are the ones who need meditation the most. Why? Because when all your energy is thrown outward—into work, family, emails, endless errands—the inner world gets neglected. And when the inner sphere is ignored, it eventually makes itself known through stress, fatigue, or snapping at someone you love.

Five minutes can change the day

You don’t need a Himalayan cave or hours on a cushion. Honestly, five minutes sitting quietly—before you check your phone, or during your tea break—can reset your nervous system. Neuroscience backs this up: short, consistent mindfulness practices lower cortisol, improve focus and stabilise emotions. Think of it like brushing your teeth. Quick, daily, and keeps things fresh.

And here’s the thing: it spills into the rest of life. That meeting at work? You’ll come in calmer. Family tensions? You’ll react with a bit more patience. It’s not about escaping life—it’s about meeting it with clarity.

The Scottish pace of life

Even here in Scotland, where we like to imagine things move at a slower pace, people are rushing just the same. From Glasgow’s West End to Edinburgh’s city centre, it feels like everyone’s juggling ten things at once. But meditation’s gift is universal—it slows the inner pace, even when the outer world won’t stop.

A practice that fits you

The beauty of meditation is flexibility. You can sit on a chair, walk mindfully down Sauchiehall Street, or even pause with your eyes closed on the train. What matters is giving space for the mind to settle. And if you’d like support, there are guided practices to make it easier. I run a free weekly live meditation online that anyone can join—no matter how packed your week looks.

Going deeper

For those ready to take things further, healing work like Reiki sessions offers another layer of calm—releasing blocked energy and supporting balance. Many people in Reiki Glasgow sessions say that even a single treatment feels like weeks’ worth of rest.

So the next time you say, “I’m too busy to meditate,” flip it around. You’re actually too busy not to. Try five minutes today. You’ll thank yourself tomorrow.