Meditation For Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is a well-researched, practical guide to mindfulness and meditation for beginners and experienced meditators, written by ABC News anchor Dan Harris and his friend Jeff Warren. It tackles the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that stop people from meditating and offers science-based life hacks to help overcome them. The book is filled with game-changing and deeply practical meditation instructions and the strange and hilarious story of the authors' road trip into America's neurotic underbelly.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2018
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is a well-researched, practical, and packed guide filled with expert advice and is an irreverent, hilarious page-turner.
- Gretchen Rubin

ABC News anchor Dan Harris once believed that meditation was only for people who collect crystals, play the pan pipes, and use the word "namaste" without irony. However, his perspective changed after experiencing a panic attack on live television. This led him on a peculiar journey, culminating in him becoming one of meditation's most vocal public advocates.

Science has shown that meditation offers a wide range of benefits, including reducing blood pressure, mitigating depression and anxiety, and rewiring key parts of the brain. Despite these proven advantages, millions of people are interested in meditation but struggle to practice consistently.

In this guide, Harris and his friend Jeff Warren embark on a cross-country quest to address the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that hinder people from practicing meditation. They rent a rock-star tour bus and travel across the United States, engaging with scores of would-be meditators, including parents, police officers, and even celebrities. They create a taxonomy of the most common issues that prevent people from meditating, such as "I suck at this," "I don't have the time," and more.

Furthermore, the book provides science-based life hacks to help individuals overcome these challenges. It is filled with game-changing and deeply practical meditation instructions that will benefit beginners and experienced meditators alike.

The book's narrative is intertwined with the strange and hilarious story of Harris and Warren's epic road trip into America's neurotic underbelly, as well as their own personal journeys. It is a testament to the power of meditation to transform lives and the unexpected adventures that can arise when two individuals with vastly different backgrounds embark on a shared quest.

In conclusion, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the world of meditation. It is a comprehensive, practical, and entertaining guide that will empower individuals to overcome the barriers that prevent them from experiencing the numerous benefits of mindfulness and meditation.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 137 x 215 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473691384