From my knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism, and the advice I have received in this context, the goal of meditation is not to increase well-being. I know there is evidence out there about this, but given that this is not the goal of meditation, perhaps there is something to the old wisdom? And I would guess the evidence shows an average improvement over many people in well being, but not that every single person improved. I would not be shocked if for a few people it even decreased well being (that is certainly what I understand from Tibetan Buddhism—it is said that sometime meditation makes you process some bad karma and that seems to not feel good for people). If your goal is increased well-being, I would rather try any and all things with evidence of improved well-being to see if something fits you. And why not try something where evidence is not yet produced? If you have time it can’t hurt and might be a fun mission to discover more about life and how different people live their lives. The type of meditation I know is focusing on your breath in case that is helpful—there are so many types of meditation out there!
From my knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism, and the advice I have received in this context, the goal of meditation is not to increase well-being. I know there is evidence out there about this, but given that this is not the goal of meditation, perhaps there is something to the old wisdom? And I would guess the evidence shows an average improvement over many people in well being, but not that every single person improved. I would not be shocked if for a few people it even decreased well being (that is certainly what I understand from Tibetan Buddhism—it is said that sometime meditation makes you process some bad karma and that seems to not feel good for people). If your goal is increased well-being, I would rather try any and all things with evidence of improved well-being to see if something fits you. And why not try something where evidence is not yet produced? If you have time it can’t hurt and might be a fun mission to discover more about life and how different people live their lives. The type of meditation I know is focusing on your breath in case that is helpful—there are so many types of meditation out there!