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Mindfulness & Happiness

Mindfulness & Happiness

Summaries on calm, attention and a happier day-to-day life: meditation, gratitude, stress and the science of well-being. The key ideas of each book in about 15 minutes, to read or to listen to on a quiet walk.

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The Everyday Hero Manifesto

Turn everyday choices into quiet heroism through courage, kindness, discipline, and purpose that create a life of meaning and impact.

5 chapters15 min
The Geometry of Wealth

Redefine wealth by aligning your money with your deepest values, purpose, and the life that brings genuine fulfilment.

8 chapters18 min
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do

Eliminate 13 habits that weaken mental strength and replace them with clearer thinking, purposeful action, confidence, and resilience.

13 chapters23 min
Tapping

Tapping

David Feinstein and Donna Eden

Explore tapping as a simple mind-body practice for easing stress, calming emotional overwhelm, and shifting unhelpful patterns.

5 chapters16 min
The Book of Joy

The Book of Joy

Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

Find lasting joy amid pain and uncertainty through the wisdom, compassion, and perspective of two spiritual leaders.

6 chapters16 min
The Book

The Book

Alan W. Watts

Question the illusion of a separate self and discover deeper peace by recognising your connection to the universe.

6 chapters16 min
You Be You

You Be You

Drew Canole

Elevate your energy, health, and purpose by embracing your strengths and building daily habits aligned with the life you want.

6 chapters18 min
13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do

Avoid common parenting traps and respond to stress and misbehaviour in ways that build confidence, resilience, and independence.

8 chapters19 min
The Joy of Missing Out

Escape hustle culture by setting clearer boundaries, saying no, and choosing what truly brings calm, meaning, and joy.

8 chapters18 min
The Practicing Stoic

The Practicing Stoic

Ward Farnsworth

Apply Stoic wisdom to manage stress and desire with greater calm, resilience, and strength of character.

5 chapters18 min
Don't be Sad

Don't be Sad

Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni

Find comfort in faith, patience, and hope while releasing worry and trusting that hardship passes but purpose endures.

9 chapters22 min
Soulful Simplicity

Soulful Simplicity

Courtney Carver

Clear the physical and mental clutter to create more space for joy, well-being, and what truly matters.

4 chapters15 min
Letting Go

Letting Go

David Hawkins

Release difficult emotions without resistance and discover how letting go can bring greater freedom, peace, and emotional clarity.

5 chapters10 min
The Art of Stopping Time

Reclaim your time and energy through simple daily practices that reduce stress, deepen mindfulness, and bring you back to the present.

9 chapters13 min
The Sleep Revolution

The Sleep Revolution

Arianna Huffington

Reclaim restorative sleep with practical habits that strengthen physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance.

8 chapters17 min
No Mud, No Lotus

No Mud, No Lotus

Thich Nhat Hanh

Meet suffering with mindfulness and transform pain into deeper understanding, compassion, peace, and lasting joy.

5 chapters16 min
Do Breathe

Do Breathe

Michael Townsend Williams

Find calm and focus through the Do Breathe Loop, a practical system for managing stress, quieting your mind, and directing energy effectively.

8 chapters17 min
Brain Wash

Brain Wash

David Perlmutter, Austin Perlmutter and Kristin Loberg

Protect your brain from chronic stress, poor nutrition, and digital overload with practical habits that support clearer thinking, connection, and well-being.

11 chapters26 min
The Mindful Day

The Mindful Day

Laurie Cameron

Bring mindfulness into everyday routines to strengthen focus, ease stress, navigate difficult moments, and experience more joy throughout your day.

7 chapters12 min
Wabi Sabi

Wabi Sabi

Beth Kempton

Embrace the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi to find beauty in imperfection, release perfectionism, and live with greater calm, meaning, and joy.

8 chapters18 min

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