How to Meditate

• In guided meditation, a teacher guides you through the basic steps of the practice. This is useful for beginners to get the most out of the experience.
• In unguided meditation, you meditate without someone else explaining the process.

Meditation has also been linked to increasing the reserve of willpower we have available. Brain changes have been observed after eight weeks of brief daily meditation training.

Mindfulness meditation involves focusing on the present moment without judgment. 

Although people often focus on a word or phrase (such as "peace"), it is also possible to focus on what you're grateful for (the warmth of the sun, a pleasant sound, etc.).