10. Enter a Zen Zone

Did you know that simply being at sea helps you achieve Zen more easily? "Water has all kinds of amazing relaxing properties," Carla Hammond, founder of mobile meditation studio Be Time Practice. "Also, the sound of water is wonderfully calming: Think of the sound of the pitter-patter of rain, the sound of water running through a stream, of the ocean waves. All perfect tools to focus on for a meditation session or to just lie down and relax with."

It can really be as simple as taking a minute or two to drop everything and focus only on your breath. Sometimes adding an intention that you can mentally repeat with each breath in and out can also be beneficial (think "peace" or "I am calm").

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