Launching straight back into work in the New Year can be challenging, but learning how to meditate can help you stay focused. You can meditate anywhere–whether you're in an empty boardroom or at home in bed–and it’s free. “Learning to meditate is a powerful tool as it can help you sleep better and reduce stress in the body,” says Michael James Wong, meditation teacher and founder of Just Breathe. “Studies show up to 30 percent reduction in cortisol levels after consistent meditation practice, for example. These include focused attention meditation, present moment and here-and-now practices, and mantra-based practices to help expand consciousness.