More Time Does Not Equal Better Results
Many people assume longer meditation sessions are always better. Research suggests otherwise.
Frequency and consistency matter more than duration for habit formation and trait change.
What the Research Shows
A study by Carmody and Baer examined how meditation practice time relates to outcomes.
Link to the paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16942965/
They found that:
- Benefits did not scale linearly with session length
- Regular practice predicted outcomes better than long sessions
- Short practices still produced meaningful effects
Why Short Practices Work
Short practices:
- Reduce resistance
- Fit into busy schedules
- Encourage repetition
Repetition is what drives learning and adaptation.
How intuno Uses This Insight
intuno prioritizes:
- Short, activity-aligned practices
- Flexible duration
- Encouragement of frequent engagement
This helps meditation become a daily behavior rather than a special event.
Practical Takeaway
You do not need more time. You need more consistency.