If You Just *Can't* When It Comes To Meditation, Give One Of These Expert-Backed Apps A Shot

If you often find yourself unable to sit still long enough to meditate, you're not alone. It can even be difficult to squeeze in a mindfulness break into your hectic day. With all these hurdles, you may want to give up on trying altogether. But this practice can work wonders for your physical and mental health, so it's definitely worth sticking with it. Thankfully, now there are tons of meditation apps with guided sessions, chants and music, and motivational tools to keep you going.

"Meditation apps are a great supplement to a mindfulness practice as they help you continue anytime, anywhere, putting the power of mindfulness in the palm of your hand," says Pax Tandon, a mindfulness thought leader and the author of Mindfulness Matters.

Still, what's the big deal with meditation? It can help reduce stress, chronic pain (such as headaches), and blood pressure, as well as help you quit smoking and better navigate a variety of mental health conditions, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

Curious what apps experts recommend for discovering your meditation groove? Here you'll find their top picks, as well as why each one might work best for you.