This podcast episode provides practical tools for meditation in everyday life that can change the trajectory of an entire life. Do you need to know why meditation works to be inspired to start or continue your meditation practice? Contemplative neuroscience sheds light on some important ways that meditation can enhance brain function and our quality of life. Just like training to strengthen the muscles in your body with exercises such as push-ups and jumping jacks, mindfulness training is a workout that strengthens your mind. Listen for a simple 12-minute a day science-based tool to train your attention and enjoy greater mental core strength.