Studies show that meditation can help improve mood, reduce distress, and ease pain. Meditation can be as simple as focusing your attention on your breathing. Your mind will wander to other topics. That’s okay. Just turn your attention back to your breath, or whatever else you choose to focus on. You could also try guided imagery. To do this, you picture in your mind places or situations you find relaxing. Try to use all your senses, and imagine seeing it, smelling it, feeling it.