Ask HN: What changed in your life when you started meditating (and how)?

It's my N-th attempt at learning to meditate. At some point, I realized that even lifting weights, sleeping and eating well aren't enough if you can't tame your thoughts and control your stress level. This time, I have started with the introductory course on the Waking Up mobile app. It's frustratingly difficult to even get through the first lesson in which you are supposed to focus on your breath and minimize the wandering of your mind. I think it would be very motivating to hear the stories of how other people incorporated the practice of meditaton into their lives and what the results are.