Don't pretend you know what meditation is! 
It's a must to get rid of the mind completely. This misunderstanding ruins meditation for many people. People sit down, close their eyes and realize they are thinking about food. They assume they are failing and decide meditation isn't for them. A wandering mind is not a meditation failure. That's actually part of the practice. Meditation isn't about becoming thoughtless. The practice is noticing your attention drift and gently returning focus. Awareness itself is the training, not achieving silence. Once I heard a monk say to a person I know: "Your mind will wander thousands of times. Keep bringing it back." That's the entire point. Simple. Not easy. It takes a minimum of 30 minutes each day. So, who gave this rule? Nobody knows. Unfortunately, it discourages why people with adhd can't meditate busy people from even starting. Short meditation sessions still work. Research suggests consistent short sessions can gradually improve stress response patterns. Consistency matters far more than session length. Daily consistency wins over rare, lengthy sessions every time. Start with something almost too easy. Set a timer for two minutes and begin. Some people believe meditation is purely religious. Many assume meditation automatically means spirituality. Meditation does have roots in Buddhist, Hindu, and other traditions. The same is true for yoga. Even everyday systems around us have cultural or religious roots. Meditation can be completely secular if you choose. Mindfulness is practiced in medicine, sports, and high-performance training. You don't need spiritual beliefs to gain value from mindfulness. Use spirituality if it helps you, or ignore it if it doesn't. Both are right and both are wrong. Many people expect instant calm from meditation. That expectation causes a lot of disappointment. Certain days your mind races nonstop during meditation. That's normal. Occasionally, meditation creates moments that are hard to describe but deeply calming. That is normal too. Meditation works similarly to exercise: progress builds gradually over time. The calm people build over weeks and months, not in one session. Meditation is a long-term investment, not a quick fix. Sitting Cross-Legged Is Required: The stereotype of perfect lotus-position meditation confuses many beginners. Mostly old artwork and cultural imagery. And it's not helped matters. A chair works perfectly fine. If you're not able to sleep, lie down. Stand. Walk. Walking meditation has existed for centuries as a legitimate practice. The important thing is that you are alert, and are not battling the posture. Mental clarity matters more than uncomfortable poses. People who meditate still experience frustration and stress. Meet some long-term meditators and you will see that they become irritated in traffic, as do all of us. Meditation doesn't erase human emotions. From time to time, they bite the hands of the one they love. Meditation simply helps you become more aware.