First published 2016
Andy Puddicombe draws from his background as a former Buddhist monk to address modern stress and mental fatigue. He presents meditation as a practical solution that requires only ten minutes daily, making ancient mindfulness practices accessible to busy contemporary lives. Puddicombe began his own journey as an ordinary person facing typical daily pressures before developing expertise that led him to become the voice of Headspace and Britain's leading mindfulness authority. His approach transforms meditation from an esoteric practice into a straightforward routine that fits into packed schedules. The book demonstrates how brief daily sessions can reduce stress, improve sleep, enhance focus, manage anxiety and anger, control food cravings, and support healthy weight maintenance. Puddicombe shows readers how to switch off after work, fall asleep more easily, and find calm amid chaos. The program proves that significant mental and physical health improvements don't require hours of practice or retreat settings. Instead, consistent short sessions create lasting change across multiple life areas, from productivity and personal relationships to emotional regulation and physical wellbeing.
Genres: psychology, mental-health, non-fiction, biography-memoir, health, meditation, personal-development, alternative-medicine
Vibes: intimate, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: practical-solutions, self-improvement
224 pages · Paperback · St. Martin's Griffin