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

Harris, Dan, 1971- (author.). Warren, Jeff, 1971- (author.). Adler, Carlye, (author.).

Summary:

Presents a practical guide to meditation that debunks the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that make many people reluctant to try it, and suggests a range of meditation practices.

Record details

ISBN: 9780399588945
ISBN: 0399588949
Physical Description: x, 286 pages : illustrations, portraits, charts ; 22 cm
Edition: First edition
Publisher: New York : Spiegel & Grau, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 274-276).

Formatted Contents Note:

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 -- Appendix: Resources to help you keep meditating.