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Inner peace just got easier. You don't need quiet, incense or hours to meditate, and you can scrap the chanting. Better: Ninety-five percent of you say you're calmer after a single 10-minute session. Whatever your excuse (see ours), get your om on and reap the rewards.

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"I've got ADHD! I can't stay still so long."

A measly five seconds of meditation will do you good. You'll probably be antsy at first, but over time, you'll get better at reining in your drifting thoughts. Make it your goal to be free of expectations, then go for it. "No attempt at meditating is ever wasted," Puddicombe says. Even if thoughts keep popping up-Can I stop yet?-you'll be practicing. Not to mention
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"I've got ADHD! I can't stay still so long."

A measly five seconds of meditation will do you good. You'll probably be antsy at first, but over time, you'll get better at reining in your drifting thoughts. Make it your goal to be free of expectations, then go for it. "No attempt at meditating is ever wasted," Puddicombe says. Even if thoughts keep popping up-Can I stop yet?-you'll be practicing. Not to mention that peace may ultimately sneak up on you when you're least expecting it.
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