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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni
Find comfort in faith, patience, and hope while releasing worry and trusting that hardship passes but purpose endures.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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