Making time to meditate is no simple task. It’s not exactly easy to put down your iPhone and sit in silence for 20 minutes when your to-do list has more tasks added to it every few minutes. But it’s one of the best things you can do for your body (and your sanity), say experts.

Recently, we attended an event hosted by the David Lynch Foundation, an organization that brings Transcendental Meditation (TM) to inner-city youth, veterans, and women and children who are survivors of domestic violence.

Many women with incredibly successful (and stressful) careers—including Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts and Arianna Huffington—spoke about how TM has made a huge impact on their lives. (The concept of TM is that you sit for about 20 minutes, twice a day—and it’s scientifically proven to do your body good.)

Find out how meditation has made a difference in the lives of these badass women, get inspired to try it in yours, and share these meditation memes with friends who could use a little inspiration. —Molly Gallagher

Patricia Harrison is the president and chief executive officer of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Arianna Huffington is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post and author of Thrive.Jennifer Ashton, MD, is a board-certified Ob-Gyn, an author, and TV medical correspondent.

Cynthia McFadden is an investigative reporter for NBC News.

Robin Roberts is the anchor of ABC’s morning show Good Morning America.

Lesley Jane Seymour is editor in chief of More Magazine.

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