What sort of meditation did you do before? There are so many ways, just find one that you really love. That way you will look forward to it every day, rather than it feeling like a burden.
For me, I prefer meditation without a goal. Making it goal-oriented seems to defeat the purpose. It becomes striving instead of just being.
Try making your life a meditation. Take one of the routine things you do every day and just be totally present and aware. For example, when you are doing the dishes. Feel the suds. Notice the colors and shapes of the dishes. Listen to the sound of the water splashing on dishes. You get the idea. Not only will it slow you down and increase your awareness, it will make a chore enjoyable.
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