Bibliograph

Meditation for fidgety skeptics, a 10% happier how-to book, by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren, with Carlye Adler

Type

Label

Meditation for fidgety skeptics, a 10% happier how-to book, by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren, with Carlye Adler

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 274-276)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Meditation for fidgety skeptics

Oclc number

983821847

Responsibility statement

by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren, with Carlye Adler

Sub title

a 10% happier how-to book

Summary

Harris and Warren present a practical guide to meditation that debunks the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that make many people reluctant to try it. They suggest a range of meditation practices that may lower your blood pressure, mitigate depression and anxiety, and literally rewire key parts of your brain

Table Of Contents

How to use this book -- The case for meditation -- "I can't do this". Concentration 101 ; Catching thinking in the act -- "I don't have time for this". Ten good breaths ; Free-range meditations ; Enjoying the body -- "People might think I'm weird". Investigating patterns -- "Meditation is self-indulgent". Giving a shit about yourself meditation ; Taking back lazy ; Smart compassion -- Pandora's box. Rain ; Welcome to the party -- "If I get too happy, I'll lose my edge". Surf the urge ; Training the mind -- "__________ is my meditation". Walking meditation -- "I can't keep it going". Do nothing meditation -- Epilogue

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