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

by Dan Harris

In recent years, there has been an explosion of research into meditation, which has been shown to: Reduce blood pressure Boost recovery after the release of the stress hormone cortisol Improve immune system functioning and response Slow age-related atrophy of the brain Mitigate the symptoms of depression and anxiety Studies also show meditation can reduce violence in prisons, boost productivity in the workplace, and improve both behavior and grades for school children.

“It doesn’t change your circumstances,” said Paula, “it just changes your reaction to those circumstances?”