Meditation: by Jason Stephenson Download the Selfpause Affirmation App Meditation is an effective way to manage stress and anxiety, and there are many ways to practice it. One method is guided meditation, which can be conducted by a trained professional. Many people find this technique very useful. However, a more traditional method involves meditating on your own. In this method, you are guided to relax and focus on a specific task. This is known as mindfulness meditation.