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In 10% Happier, former ABC News correspondent Dan Harris recounts his journey toward improving his mental health after experiencing a panic attack on live television. This led him to investigate solutions for his anxiety, ultimately discovering Buddhist meditation's benefits. He integrates meditation into his life, becoming more focused and resilient, and shares his experience to help others. The book addresses mental health challenges, including anxiety and drug use.
Dan Harris's 10% Happier is praised for its candid, humorous approach to mindfulness and meditation, making these practices accessible to skeptics. Readers appreciate the author's vulnerability and practical tips. Some critique its occasional self-centered tone and lack of depth in meditation techniques. Overall, it's seen as an engaging introduction for mindfulness newcomers.
Readers who appreciate 10% Happier by Dan Harris likely enjoy introspective, first-person narratives about self-improvement and mindfulness. Fans of The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle or Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris would find this candid exploration of meditation’s practical benefits appealing.
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Self Help
Psychology
Health / Medicine
Religion / Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Identity: Mental Health
Emotions/Behavior: Hope