Don't pretend you know what meditation is! 
It's a must to get rid of the mind completely. This one breaks the most meditation practices. Most beginners notice their thoughts immediately after they start meditating. Then, they say to themselves: "I'm not good at this." Then they quit. Here's the truth: having thoughts during meditation is completely normal. That's actually part of the practice. It is not a practice of reaching some kind of blissful empty state of mind. The practice is noticing your attention drift and gently returning focus. The act of noticing is the real exercise. A monk once explained it perfectly: "Your mind will wander thousands of times. Keep bringing it back." That's the practice. Simple. Not easy. It takes a minimum of 30 minutes each day. But who actually made that rule? But it is what it is, it turns off almost everyone who has a job and responsibilities to do. Short meditation sessions still work. Studies show the brain adapts over time through regular mindfulness practice. Regular practice beats occasional marathon sessions. Someone meditating 5 minutes daily will usually outperform someone doing one long session occasionally. Start with something almost too easy. Set a timer for two minutes and begin. Some people believe meditation is purely religious. Some think meditation is tied entirely to spiritual belief systems. Yes, meditation is a Buddhist, Hindu and other tradition. Yoga also has spiritual origins. Even everyday systems around us have cultural or religious roots. Secular meditation, such as mindful stress reduction, breath awareness, body scan, is not about spirituality unless you want it to be. Hospitals, athletes, and even the military use meditation techniques. You don't need spiritual beliefs to gain value from mindfulness. Use spirituality if it helps you, or ignore it if it doesn't. There is no single correct way to approach meditation. Many people expect instant calm from meditation. Unfortunately, reality is homepage usually messier than that. Other sessions are like watching paint dry, with your brain shuffling through multiple versions of all your anxious thoughts. That's normal. Occasionally, meditation creates moments that are hard to describe but deeply calming. Both experiences are valid. Meditation works similarly to exercise: progress builds gradually over time. Inner calm develops slowly through consistent practice. Think of meditation like compound interest instead of instant rewards. Meditation Doesn't Require Lotus Position: The stereotype of perfect lotus-position meditation confuses many beginners. Art history, mostly. And honestly, it discourages people. You can meditate in a chair. If you're not able to sleep, lie down. Stand. Walk. Meditation isn't limited to sitting still. The important thing is that you are alert, and are not battling the posture. Meditation should help your mind, not destroy your knees. Those who meditate are super zen all the time. Spend enough time around experienced meditators and you'll still see ordinary human reactions. They still struggle sometimes. From time to time, they bite the hands of the one they love. The goal isn't perfection, it's awareness.