The Top 3 Excuses for Not Meditating and How to Avoid Them (WELLNESS)
"I can't block out the noise around me, or the issues that bother me." That's fine, then don't try to block them out.  In fact, don't try at all, just do it.  Sit and breathe and focus on the distraction so you address the issue rather than give it back burner status so it rears its ugly head again.