Meditation and yoga work wonders on the psyche. It’s not just new age mumbo-jumbo. It has been scientifically proven to make you happier.  Check out Time Magazine’s great diagrams here.

And a great article on why you should give it a go here.

You can start really easily…just sit, and let your mind be still.  That can be sit and gaze at the ocean, out your window…that’s an excellent start.  Here’s more in-depth how-to by Tara Stiles.

My favourite guided meditation cd’s are available as a series (Serie K’inan) at http://www.divus-veritas.com/.  They really are excellent if you can’t just ‘sit still’.