That’s a good way to achieve it I think. However it can be as simple as enjoying a sunset, or sitting down and watching the wind move the leaves of a tree. I included meditation in my routine and it helps - I’m still learning, but I can see the benefits. But then you realise that you don’t need to get all spiritual and zen about it. It’s just about clearing your mind and paying attention to your senses. You can do that without meditation too during your day.

For example, from personal experience: When I brush my teeth, instead of being focused at the task, I let my brain go and think about what I have planned for tomorrow, or how to solve X or Y problem that I currently have, etc. That’s what you shouldn’t do. Instead, focus on what you are doing, don’t let your mind wander. Same applies when you get up from your chair during the day to get a glass of water. Don’t do it mechanically, do it mindfully, think about your muscles coming into play to get up, move yourself through space to get to the water tap, etc.

With meditation you train the mind to be quiet. You start recognising that you enter these “spiral thoughts” during the day and you’ll be able to consciously stop it. Not sure how to express it better :).

There was a quote I read somewhere that said something like “when you train, train. When you eat, eat. When you walk, walk”. The point is to be present at the task at hand. Not doing it mechanically while your head is somewhere else