The Hindrances

The Hindrance to meditation and mindfulness I chose was Restlessness. I find sometimes when I am trying a mindful activity, I cannot remain focused on the guide. I find that I am making lists in my head, I am planning the rest of my day. I am stressing about the future or remembering the past and not focused on the now. It is like I have ants in my pants. This really neglects me of any mindful benefits. If I am constantly focused on ‘when is the end’. I am wishing my life and the now away. However, I have noticed that this is more of an issue when it is my first time on a particular mindful activity. If I have done it before then I am more willing to jump in. How do I overcome this? I think it would useful to run through it once so I know where I am going. This may eliminate some of the anxiety. If I am prepared before I start then I am more willing to try. As well, if I am using this as a procrastination tool then it will obviously not be beneficial, I need to make sure that my time and place is ready for me to jump in