The first step to start meditating is to stop any and all distractions, unplug your house phone and switch any cellphones off or to silent. Sit on the floor with your hands gently rested on your knees in a quiet room away from any noise such as computers, washing machines or even the traffic outside, meditation is used to make your mind clearer, less cluttered and relaxed. It is important to keep a straight back at all times to prevent yourself from getting sleepy or even falling asleep.
Close your eyes and focus on nothing but your breathing, at first your subconscious will try to flood your mind with hundreds of thoughts, but don’t let yourself dwell on any of them, just keep focusing on your breathing, taking long, slow breaths in and out, allowing your lungs to empty and fill the most they can each way without causing any pressure, just a comfortable full and empty feeling as you breathe deeply, in through the nose and out through the mouth.

After a few minutes you will start to feel a sensation in your body that makes you feel lighter and less tense, When you feel ready to continue your day, slowly open your eyes and take one last slow deep breath inwards and stand up.
As you become more adept at getting into a meditative state you will find it easier to relax and maintain the peaceful feelings after.

Meditating is a great tool to remove stress and worry, especially after a hard day, it is important to take time out now and then and allow our minds time to clear.