Meditation is the centerpiece of a practicing mindfulness exercises.
It does not take a genius to understand that practicing meditation at some time during your day is going to be an important part of your mindfulness routine.
Taking time to meditate for just ten minutes a day will support all of your other daily mindfulness habits, as meditation is a form of strength training for your mind.
The purpose of meditation is to observe the patterns and habits of your mind and learn to tame the incessant chattering of your thoughts. With practice, you’ll gain more and more control over your thoughts, rather than your thoughts controlling you and your emotions.