Meditation is often seen as a simple path to relaxation—a quick way to find peace. But in reality, it’s rarely an instant escape from stress. For beginners especially, it can sometimes feel like it stirs up more stress than it soothes. While meditation can bring calm and clarity over time, it takes patience and realistic...

In one minute, you can hit pause, reconnect with the present, and calm your mind by tuning into your senses. I’ve been teaching meditation for over five years, and this is one of the simplest practices I teach my students because it’s quick and effective. It’s a great exercise because you can fit it into...