Mediatation or prayers to me is a diversion of thoughts, it
helps in one way or the others, you can also try many other ways,
like play a game, surf internet, go holidays or even go watch a
movie. Whatever u do, the trouble will still be there, but at
least, thru diversion of thoughts, u tends to have a clearer
picture to solve the problem or even feel that it is a small
problem.
Abit strenous Exercise like mountain climbing, long distant running
or fast walking, gyms heavy training can also help u not only to
forget about the trouble but also bring u a sense that the trouble
is actually so small in comparing to what you can do now, it build
confident and mental strength.
Mediatation is define a thot that seek the purest of mind by
oneself. It does not need to be sitting, u can lie down to
meditate, do walking meditation, running meditation, breathing
meditation, yoga and even swimming mediatation.