Analytical Thinkers: Why Meditation Isn't Working for You & How to Fix It

Too many thoughts? Think meditation just isn't for you? You're not alone. Many people feel like meditation hasn't worked for them-especially analytical thinker types I specialize in like ENTPs, INTPs, and INTJs.
As an ENTP skeptic who struggled with those same doubts for most of my life, I'm going to walk through exactly what I suspect you might be missing and what's probably going wrong for you.
🔑 Here's what you'll learn:
Why meditation feels difficult for analytical thinkers
The 4 science-backed stages of meditation and where you're probably stuck
Practical tips for starting or improving your practice
The surprising benefits meditation can unlock-from emotional resilience to a deeper understanding of reality
Meditation isn't just for others-it can transform your life too. Let’s figure it out together.

[@luizfernandobraz312]

what a lovely video, thank you for sharing and elightment.
Its a long journey

[@mcaloz]

Thanks for the kind words, and I wish you a fruitful journey 🙂

[@TheSkawiniak]

Best explanation of meditation I ever came across

[@mcaloz]

That means a lot, thanks very much 🙂

[@marklinne9473]

dude you‘re cool

[@mcaloz]

Thanks, I appreciate you 👍🏻

[@mcaloz]

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[@vova_iz_cheb]

Can I use numbering from 1 to 10 like an anchor instead of for example breath/fingers pressure etc?

[@mcaloz]

For sure. The key is to keep your analytical mind focused on something happening in the present moment. I used counting for many years myself before transitioning to more somatic anchors. My tip for counting is to start over at 1 when you get to 10 rather than continuing to count as high as possible.
One downside of counting is that it might inspire less present-moment curiosity compared to, say, noticing exactly what your breath or fingers feel like in this moment (since every single time they'll be subtly different). But there are many approaches to meditation that are valid, so the key is finding what works for you, which might very well be counting!