Yet, despite all the hacks, trackers and motivational quotes, many of us still struggle to stick with our health goals. Research shows that mindfulness meditation can help facilitate this pursuit of health goals through stillness, and that getting started is easier than you might think—no Buddhist monk robes or silent retreats required. Putting mindfulness into practiceA classic mindfulness exercise includes observing the breath and counting inhales up to 10 at a time. Luckily, there are plenty of tools available to get started with mindfulness practice these days, many of them free. Based on our research on mindfulness and exercise, I collaborated with the nonprofit Medito Foundation to create the first mindfulness program dedicated to moving more.