Dan Harris | The Art of Mindfulness for Skeptics

<p>Do you want to have control over your mentality and reactions?</p><p><br /></p><p>On today’s episode of the Art of Charm podcast, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak are joined by Dan Harris, the co-anchor of ABC News' Nightline and author of the bestselling book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works-A/dp/0062265431" target="_blank">10% Happier</a>. Dan discusses his work with 10% Happier, the importance of meditation, and it's functionality.</p><p><br /></p><p>Tune in to get in tune with your mental wellbeing. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p><p><br /></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.tenpercent.com/dan-harris-books" target="_blank">Check out Dan's books,10% Happier and Meditation For Fidgety Skeptics</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast" target="_blank">Listen to the 10% Happier Podcast</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.tenpercent.com/" target="_blank">Try the 10% Happier App</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>What you’ll learn:</strong></p><p><br /></p><ul><li>[00:01:17] What is the <strong>benefit of living</strong> in a <strong>big city during the pandemic</strong></li><li>It’s a gamble to be in cities during the pandemic with high population density as it’s easier to pass illness where more people are gathered.</li><li>[00:06:55] How do you get out of the <strong>loop of uncertainty</strong> in <strong>goal orientation</strong> and <strong>accountability</strong> towards <strong>future planning</strong> and events</li><li>Focusing on mental health and doing activities like meditation to assist those efforts.</li><li>[00:13:39] How did Dan’s mind <strong>become open</strong> to working with <strong>meditation</strong></li><li>There was a lot of evidence that strongly suggests that there's a lot of health benefits to meditation.</li><li>[00:18:55] What are the <strong>benefits of meditation</strong></li><li>Mindfulness, calming the mind, concentration, being able to act and feel consciously, slowing your blood pressure, boosting your im