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- What if you could reap the scientifically proven benefits of meditation without having to sit still, clear your mind, or buy into any 'new age' fluff?
- Have you ever wondered why even the most restless, fidgety skeptics are now using mindfulness as a high-performance tool for success?
- Did you know that you don’t need a quiet room or a yoga mat to start quieting the voice in your head that never stops talking?
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Key Takeaways from Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
- Discover how a stressful on-air panic attack led a skeptical news anchor to uncover meditation's scientifically proven ability to lower blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, and rewire the brain.
- Learn how to overcome the anxiety of doing it wrong by simply focusing your attention on a single sensation, whether it is your breathing, a candle flame, or a ticking clock.
- Understand why you do not need a lot of free time to meditate by seamlessly integrating one-minute sessions into daily routines, like your morning commute or right after brushing your teeth.
- Master the simple 'ten breaths' meditation technique to instantly shift your attention away from everyday worries and kickstart a lifelong habit of self-improvement.
- Find out how committing to just 60 seconds of daily mindfulness can naturally transform your mindset from feeling obligated to meditate into genuinely loving the practice.
Learning Tools
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Mind Map
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
Overcoming Skepticism
The Wake-Up Call
Scientific Evidence
Mainstream Acceptance
Core Meditation Basics
Mindset & Attitude
Focusing Technique
Building the Habit
Time Management
The Ten Breaths Method
Motivation Shift
Managing Emotions (R.A.I.N.)
Recognize
Accept
Investigate
Non-identification
High-Pressure Situations (S.U.R.F.)
Stop
Understand
Relax
Freedom
Alternative & Advanced Practices
Lazy Meditation
Companion Meditation
Compassion Meditation
Meditating on Nothing
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 8
What event prompted author Dan Harris to discover the benefits of meditation?
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Everyday life is stressful, and meditation is a scientifically proven remedy today.
Chapter 3: Meditation means finding inner peace by focusing on a sensation that suits you best personally.
Chapter 4: Begin with brief meditations that can easily lead you to longer ones.
Chapter 5: Gaining mainstream acceptance has been an uphill battle, but meditation undeniably has a lot going for it.
Chapter 6: Meditation offers a great chance to be lazy and connect with a companion as well.
Chapter 7: Meditation equips you with tools to handle and process your emotions.
Chapter 8: If you work a high-pressure job, the S.U.R.F. meditation tool can boost performance significantly.
Chapter 9: Stay mindful of meditation’s benefits and work toward the goal of focusing on nothing at all.
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics Summary & Overview
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics (2017) is a down-to-earth beginner’s guide to meditation – especially for those skeptics among us who think that meditation is a lot of new age hooey. Dan Harris presents readers with a firsthand account of how even people with restless minds and no time to spare can start experiencing the scientifically proven benefits of meditation.
Who Should Listen to Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics?
- Professionals seeking serenity
- Anyone pursuing happiness
- Amateur meditators
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