Loving Kindness vs Subtle Mind Exercise

Last week's meditation on loving kindness didn't go so well but the subtle mind exercise was more fulfilling and satisfying tonight although I failed tremedously on my first attempt yesterday. As always my mind kept wandering and my concentration is some place else. I had a midterm, a project, and 2 assigments all due to day which I successfully finished and since the stressful part of my day is over, I decided to try the subtle mind exercise once more to see if there is any change on the outcome. I honestly did a lot better this time around, I guess because I am much more calmer. A big part of that as well is that everyone is in bed so I am not constantly pulled in different places. I am very skeptical about meditations since I personally think that it's taking time away from me...you know things (chores) that I should be doing other than meditating. If you really think about it, I should consider this "my time" to unwind, to reflect, and be stress free for a few moments.......I have not given up on these exercises yet. In time, I know I will succumb to the idea of meditation.