Sadhguru
My mind keeps racing when I sit quietly. How do I meditate with a noisy mind?
Don't fight thoughts; distance yourself
You cannot stop the activity in your head, so don't try to stop it. The only way is to distance yourself from it. There are many methods, such as Shambhavi or Isha Kriya.
Don't try to stop it, because you cannot stop it. The only way is to distance yourself from it, and there are many methods for that.