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Meditation is really just a way of systematically tuning out mental chatter.
Historically, meditation has roots in both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, but you don't have to be Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, or religious at all to practice it. Researchers say that meditation works at least in part by lowering your body's responsiveness to the stress hormone norepinephrine. In short, when you meditate regularly, you're able to control your body's reaction to stress instead of it controlling you. Choose a quiet place where you won't be distracted or disturbed. Sit on the floor, or if that's not comfortable, use a chair or lie down.