A clear, simple approach to meditation with a NY Times bestselling author and some of the most respected (and cool) meditation teachers on the planet. Designed for skeptics, built to help you keep it going.
WHAT’S INSIDE:
- Daily videos and guided meditations to teach you meditation in the simplest way possible. - A range of content for coping with anxiety and political stress, and for activities like walking and falling asleep. - New content weekly to keep meditation from becoming a chore. - Practical advice for applying mindfulness to your relationships, eating, work, and more. - Quick meditations that fit into your busy life—during your commute, lunch break, etc. - Offline access to guided meditations and videos. (premium) - Apple Health App integration for tracking your progress.
PRESS:
** #1 Top listed app in New York Times ‘How to Meditate’ guide ** #1 in Apple’s ‘New Apps We Love’ ** Featured on The Daily Show, Good Morning America, Nigthline, The Rachael Ray Show, and more.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS:
If you’d like to unlock full access to the 500+ videos and guided meditations, we offer auto-renewing monthly and yearly subscription membership options. If you select an auto-renewing subscription membership option, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and your 10% Happier subscription will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your credit card will be charged for renewal through your iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off an auto-renewing subscription at any time from your iTunes Account Settings but refunds will not be issued for any unused portion of the term. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. For more information on our terms of service and privacy policy, please visit http://www.10percenthappier.com/terms-of-service OR http://www.10percenthappier.com/privacy-policy/
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About 10% Happier, the book:
In his #1 New York Times bestseller, 10% Happier, ABC news anchor Dan Harris explores how his on-air panic attack in 2004 prompted him to search for a way to defang the voice in his head. He found meditation, and it's helped him be less yanked around by his emotions.
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About 10% Happier, the podcast:
In his top-ranking podcast, Dan talks with smart people about whether there's anything beyond 10%. Basically, here's what the podcast is obsessed with: Can you be an ambitious person and still strive for enlightenment (whatever that means)?
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What's New
Version History
4.10.2
• Siri Voice Shortcuts - quickly play our most popular meditations with Siri. • NEW 10% Happier Watch app - leave your iPhone behind, and meditate anytime, anywhere with daily meditations chosen by our editorial team.
SIRI VOICE SHORTCUTS • In the Profile tab, you can now add Siri Voice Shortcuts to meditations that are useful during certain parts of your day. • For example: the meditation of the day, when you're feeling stressed, when you wake up, while you're on the go, or getting ready for bed. • You can then play these meditations hands-free using Siri (without having to open the iOS app at all). • Our favorite experience: "Hey Siri, play the meditation of the day." Whether you're on your iPhone or at home near your HomePod, Siri will recognize the voice shortcut (after you've set it up) and play the Meditation of the Day that's been hand-picked by our in-house meditation teacher. We love it, it just works, and it seems like magic.
NEW WATCH APP • The 10% Happier watch app allows you to leave your phone behind, and meditate anytime, anywhere with daily meditations chosen by our editorial team. • Meditations can now keep playing in the background, even without your phone, thanks to the new enhanced audio capabilities in watchOS 5. • 10% Happier also helps Siri learn your meditation routine, letting her provide a timely shortcut to 10% Happier’s Meditation of the Day.
As always, hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
4.10.1
• Siri Voice Shortcuts - quickly play our most popular meditations with Siri. • NEW 10% Happier Watch app - leave your iPhone behind, and meditate anytime, anywhere with daily meditations chosen by our editorial team.
SIRI VOICE SHORTCUTS • In the Profile tab, you can now add Siri Voice Shortcuts to meditations that are useful during certain parts of your day. • For example: the meditation of the day, when you're feeling stressed, when you wake up, while you're on the go, or getting ready for bed. • You can then play these meditations hands-free using Siri (without having to open the iOS app at all). • Our favorite experience: "Hey Siri, play the meditation of the day." Whether you're on your iPhone or at home near your HomePod, Siri will recognize the voice shortcut (after you've set it up) and play the Meditation of the Day that's been hand-picked by our in-house meditation teacher. We love it, it just works, and it seems like magic.
NEW WATCH APP • The 10% Happier watch app allows you to leave your phone behind, and meditate anytime, anywhere with daily meditations chosen by our editorial team. • Meditations can now keep playing in the background, even without your phone, thanks to the new enhanced audio capabilities in watchOS 5. • 10% Happier also helps Siri learn your meditation routine, letting her provide a timely shortcut to 10% Happier’s Meditation of the Day.
As always, hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
4.10.0
• Siri Voice Shortcuts - quickly play our most popular meditations with Siri. • NEW 10% Happier Watch app - leave your iPhone behind, and meditate anytime, anywhere with daily meditations chosen by our editorial team.
SIRI VOICE SHORTCUTS • In the Profile tab, you can now add Siri Voice Shortcuts to meditations that are useful during certain parts of your day. • For example: the meditation of the day, when you're feeling stressed, when you wake up, while you're on the go, or getting ready for bed. • You can then play these meditations hands-free using Siri (without having to open the iOS app at all). • Our favorite experience: "Hey Siri, play the meditation of the day." Whether you're on your iPhone or at home near your HomePod, Siri will recognize the voice shortcut (after you've set it up) and play the Meditation of the Day that's been hand-picked by our in-house meditation teacher. We love it, it just works, and it seems like magic.
NEW WATCH APP • The 10% Happier watch app allows you to leave your phone behind, and meditate anytime, anywhere with daily meditations chosen by our editorial team. • Meditations can now keep playing in the background, even without your phone, thanks to the new enhanced audio capabilities in watchOS 5. • 10% Happier also helps Siri learn your meditation routine, letting her provide a timely shortcut to 10% Happier’s Meditation of the Day.
As always, hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
4.9.4
• Accessibility - completely revamped VoiceOver support for blind and low-vision users • Weekly New Meditations - added new meditations on Sleep, Patience, Gratitude, and Self Judgment • Bug fixes - did some housekeeping to keep the app running smoothly
As always, hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
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And, while we have you, here's the most recent edition of our "Meditation Weekly" newsletter. For more (for free), visit: http://www.10percenthappier.com/blog
"Right Now, It's Like That" By Jay Michaelson
One of my favorite meditation teachers is a US-born Thai monk named Ajahn Sumedho. Now 84 years old, Sumedho has very simple saying that, in a way, encapsulates the whole point of meditation: “Right now, it’s like this.”
What does that mean?
Every animal, down to the microscopic level, wants more of the good stuff and less of the bad. Poke a paramecium, and it recoils. Put it near some sugar, and it goes for it. (Note: I know nothing about paramecia. I’m making this up.) That is how life works.
And yet, it’s also why we’re unhappy. Because, as Mick Jagger pointed out a few years ago, you can’t always get what you want. What if it were possible, instead of focusing on what you don’t like about a given situation – crying babies, crawling traffic, loneliness, obnoxious co-workers – you could just say “right now, it’s like this”?
You’re not saying it’s okay, or that you’re okay with it. Not at all! Maybe it actually sucks. But you’re saying, like that annoying cliché, it is what it is. It feels like this, it sounds like that, that’s what it’s like and I can just co-exist with it without freaking out.
Another benefit of “right now, it’s like this” is what it doesn’t say. Normally, when I get angry, I go into a long series of thoughts about what’s wrong with the situation: it should be like this, they should be like that. I’m right, they’re wrong. This sucks. “Right now, it’s like this” just doesn’t get involved in all that. Again, it’s not saying that they’re right, or you should be less angry, or you’re a bad person for being angry, or anything like that. It’s just saying it’s like this – nothing more.
Sometimes, you might find that a phrase like that gives you enough of a pause to actually do your meditation practice, right there in the middle of the suck. What is going on? How many things can you tell me about what is actually happening right now? What else is happening?
And then, hey, give yourself a break. If you find your jaw is clenched in anger, unclench it. If you’re hungry, eat something. You might even notice that you can be okay with whatever isn’t okay. Maybe not every time, but sometimes, “right now, it’s like this” is a gateway to just relating to whatever’s happening, outside and inside, as just sensations coming and going. Rather than something to be pushed away, you might be able to simply let it be. To inhabit the cliché of “it is what it is” and nothing more.
And, if something nice is happening, it can taste very sweet to say “right now, it’s like this.” It’s a way of seizing the day, one sandwich at a time. (Shout-out here to Warren Zevon, who, when he was diagnosed with terminal illness, told David Letterman that the greatest lesson he’d learned was to “enjoy every sandwich.”)
Finally, “right now, it’s like this” is, in a very subtle way, relaxing. Just dropping the effort to grab onto what’s happening, or reject what’s happening... feels good. It’s not quite a hammock on the beach in Bermuda, but it is a little vacation nonetheless.
Give it a shot. Or don’t! Either way, right now, it’s like this.
4.9.3
A new sleep tab. A new layout. Meditation of the Day. A dozen new guided meditations. Buckle up - this is a big update.
• New Sleep Tab - get to sleep faster with these easy-to-use relaxation and meditation exercises • New Layout - find what you're looking for faster with our new tabs for Courses & Singles • Meditation of the Day - ditch the stress of finding the perfect meditation and fall back on a pick from our in-house editor • Weekly New Meditations - five NEW sleep meditations land this week alongside the recent Stress, Gratitude and Morning additions
As always, hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
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While we have your attention... Here's a little food for thought from the most recent "Tech Sanity" edition of our "Meditation Weekly" newsletter with Jay Michaelson.
**Smartphones: they’re miracles… and monsters.**
We all know that our phones are increasingly indispensable, for staying in touch with family and friends to ordering pizza to, I don’t know, refinancing your mortgage. And yet we also all know how addictive they can be. (If you don’t know already, several studies have confirmed this.)
Fortunately, there are several realistic, achievable ways to regain your tech-sanity and take back your life from your phone. Here's one for 'before you power on.'
Let’s say your phone is in your pocket. You’re about to reach for it. Are you aware of what’s happening at that moment? As you build your brain’s capacity for mindfulness, you get better and better at noticing the small, subtle movements of mind at moments like these -- moments that precede taking action. So, if you’ve been practicing mindfulness, you might hear a little voice in your head (the good kind) asking “huh, what is going on right now?” Or maybe “huh, what am I feeling right now?” Or, “huh, do I really want to do this or am I just habitually fidgeting in a way that actually will make me feel worse rather than better?” Depending on how assertive your inner voice sounds.
In that mindful moment, you can “check in” with your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. For example, I might notice that I’m bored, and trying to keep my mind occupied instead of just relaxing. Alternatively, I might notice that I’m hate-checking Facebook to see what that person I can’t stand (but secretly envy) is up to. Or I may well notice, “hey, that’s fine, I’m just in the mood to browse Instagram for a bit.”
You can do this without being a master meditator, of course. Just set the intention to pay attention, as the somewhat corny saying goes. When you’re reaching for your phone, just “check in” in this way. No judgment. Just curiosity. What’s going on right now? How am I feeling? Is this conscious or compulsive?
Once again, it’s not that the answer to “why am I doing this” is always bad. Sometimes you’re checking your phone because you’re interested in the news, or you’re keeping up with a friend, or you’re just relaxing and having fun. That’s fine. But if you give this practice a try, you’ll also see that a lot of other times you’d really rather relax.
For more (for free), visit: https://mailchi.mp/10percenthappier/tech-sanity-part-one-mindful-on-the-phone
4.9.2
A new sleep tab. A new layout. Meditation of the Day. A dozen new guided meditations. Buckle up - this is a big update.
• New Sleep Tab - get to sleep faster with these easy-to-use relaxation and meditation exercises • New Layout - find what you're looking for faster with our new tabs for Courses & Singles • Meditation of the Day - ditch the stress of finding the perfect meditation and fall back on a pick from our in-house editor • Weekly New Meditations - five NEW sleep meditations land this week alongside the recent Stress, Gratitude and Morning additions
As always, hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
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While we have your attention... Here's a little food for thought from the most recent "Tech Sanity" edition of our "Meditation Weekly" newsletter with Jay Michaelson.
**Smartphones: they’re miracles… and monsters.**
We all know that our phones are increasingly indispensable, for staying in touch with family and friends to ordering pizza to, I don’t know, refinancing your mortgage. And yet we also all know how addictive they can be. (If you don’t know already, several studies have confirmed this.)
Fortunately, there are several realistic, achievable ways to regain your tech-sanity and take back your life from your phone. Here's one for 'before you power on.'
Let’s say your phone is in your pocket. You’re about to reach for it. Are you aware of what’s happening at that moment? As you build your brain’s capacity for mindfulness, you get better and better at noticing the small, subtle movements of mind at moments like these -- moments that precede taking action. So, if you’ve been practicing mindfulness, you might hear a little voice in your head (the good kind) asking “huh, what is going on right now?” Or maybe “huh, what am I feeling right now?” Or, “huh, do I really want to do this or am I just habitually fidgeting in a way that actually will make me feel worse rather than better?” Depending on how assertive your inner voice sounds.
In that mindful moment, you can “check in” with your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. For example, I might notice that I’m bored, and trying to keep my mind occupied instead of just relaxing. Alternatively, I might notice that I’m hate-checking Facebook to see what that person I can’t stand (but secretly envy) is up to. Or I may well notice, “hey, that’s fine, I’m just in the mood to browse Instagram for a bit.”
You can do this without being a master meditator, of course. Just set the intention to pay attention, as the somewhat corny saying goes. When you’re reaching for your phone, just “check in” in this way. No judgment. Just curiosity. What’s going on right now? How am I feeling? Is this conscious or compulsive?
Once again, it’s not that the answer to “why am I doing this” is always bad. Sometimes you’re checking your phone because you’re interested in the news, or you’re keeping up with a friend, or you’re just relaxing and having fun. That’s fine. But if you give this practice a try, you’ll also see that a lot of other times you’d really rather relax.
For more (for free), visit: https://mailchi.mp/10percenthappier/tech-sanity-part-one-mindful-on-the-phone
4.9.1
A new sleep tab. A new layout. Meditation of the Day. A dozen new guided meditations. Buckle up - this is a big update.
• New Sleep Tab - get to sleep faster with these easy-to-use relaxation and meditation exercises • New Layout - find what you're looking for faster with our new tabs for Courses & Singles • Meditation of the Day - ditch the stress of finding the perfect meditation and fall back on a pick from our in-house editor • Weekly New Meditations - five NEW sleep meditations land this week alongside the recent Stress, Gratitude and Morning additions
As always, hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
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While we have your attention... Here's a little food for thought from the most recent "Tech Sanity" edition of our "Meditation Weekly" newsletter with Jay Michaelson.
**Smartphones: they’re miracles… and monsters.**
We all know that our phones are increasingly indispensable, for staying in touch with family and friends to ordering pizza to, I don’t know, refinancing your mortgage. And yet we also all know how addictive they can be. (If you don’t know already, several studies have confirmed this.)
Fortunately, there are several realistic, achievable ways to regain your tech-sanity and take back your life from your phone. Here's one for 'before you power on.'
Let’s say your phone is in your pocket. You’re about to reach for it. Are you aware of what’s happening at that moment? As you build your brain’s capacity for mindfulness, you get better and better at noticing the small, subtle movements of mind at moments like these -- moments that precede taking action. So, if you’ve been practicing mindfulness, you might hear a little voice in your head (the good kind) asking “huh, what is going on right now?” Or maybe “huh, what am I feeling right now?” Or, “huh, do I really want to do this or am I just habitually fidgeting in a way that actually will make me feel worse rather than better?” Depending on how assertive your inner voice sounds.
In that mindful moment, you can “check in” with your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. For example, I might notice that I’m bored, and trying to keep my mind occupied instead of just relaxing. Alternatively, I might notice that I’m hate-checking Facebook to see what that person I can’t stand (but secretly envy) is up to. Or I may well notice, “hey, that’s fine, I’m just in the mood to browse Instagram for a bit.”
You can do this without being a master meditator, of course. Just set the intention to pay attention, as the somewhat corny saying goes. When you’re reaching for your phone, just “check in” in this way. No judgment. Just curiosity. What’s going on right now? How am I feeling? Is this conscious or compulsive?
Once again, it’s not that the answer to “why am I doing this” is always bad. Sometimes you’re checking your phone because you’re interested in the news, or you’re keeping up with a friend, or you’re just relaxing and having fun. That’s fine. But if you give this practice a try, you’ll also see that a lot of other times you’d really rather relax.
For more (for free), visit: https://mailchi.mp/10percenthappier/tech-sanity-part-one-mindful-on-the-phone
4.9.0
A new sleep tab. A new layout. Meditation of the Day. A dozen new guided meditations. Buckle up - this is a big update.
• New Sleep Tab - get to sleep faster with these easy-to-use relaxation and meditation exercises • New Layout - find what you're looking for faster with our new tabs for Courses & Singles • Meditation of the Day - ditch the stress of finding the perfect meditation and fall back on a pick from our in-house editor • Weekly New Meditations - five NEW sleep meditations land this week alongside the recent Stress, Gratitude and Morning additions
As always, hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
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While we have your attention... Here's a little food for thought from the most recent "Tech Sanity" edition of our "Meditation Weekly" newsletter with Jay Michaelson.
**Smartphones: they’re miracles… and monsters.**
We all know that our phones are increasingly indispensable, for staying in touch with family and friends to ordering pizza to, I don’t know, refinancing your mortgage. And yet we also all know how addictive they can be. (If you don’t know already, several studies have confirmed this.)
Fortunately, there are several realistic, achievable ways to regain your tech-sanity and take back your life from your phone. Here's one for 'before you power on.'
Let’s say your phone is in your pocket. You’re about to reach for it. Are you aware of what’s happening at that moment? As you build your brain’s capacity for mindfulness, you get better and better at noticing the small, subtle movements of mind at moments like these -- moments that precede taking action. So, if you’ve been practicing mindfulness, you might hear a little voice in your head (the good kind) asking “huh, what is going on right now?” Or maybe “huh, what am I feeling right now?” Or, “huh, do I really want to do this or am I just habitually fidgeting in a way that actually will make me feel worse rather than better?” Depending on how assertive your inner voice sounds.
In that mindful moment, you can “check in” with your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. For example, I might notice that I’m bored, and trying to keep my mind occupied instead of just relaxing. Alternatively, I might notice that I’m hate-checking Facebook to see what that person I can’t stand (but secretly envy) is up to. Or I may well notice, “hey, that’s fine, I’m just in the mood to browse Instagram for a bit.”
You can do this without being a master meditator, of course. Just set the intention to pay attention, as the somewhat corny saying goes. When you’re reaching for your phone, just “check in” in this way. No judgment. Just curiosity. What’s going on right now? How am I feeling? Is this conscious or compulsive?
Once again, it’s not that the answer to “why am I doing this” is always bad. Sometimes you’re checking your phone because you’re interested in the news, or you’re keeping up with a friend, or you’re just relaxing and having fun. That’s fine. But if you give this practice a try, you’ll also see that a lot of other times you’d really rather relax.
For more (for free), visit: https://mailchi.mp/10percenthappier/tech-sanity-part-one-mindful-on-the-phone
4.8.1
Looking to keep things fresh as you explore this whole meditation thing? We've got new (original) content every week from the world's best teachers to keep things from feeling stale. The full list of meditations we've added since the last app update is below.
We also changed the names of a few courses to make it easier to find the (next) one that's most interesting to you.
NEW MEDITATIONS - Relax into Sleep w/ Sebene Selassie - Stress Remedy w/ Alexis Santos - Less Anxious w/ JoAnna Hardy - Relaxed & Aware w/ Alexis Santos - Rage Relief w/ Jeff Warren - Relax with Sound w/ JoAnna Hardy
NAME CHANGES - Less Distracted -> Focus - Emotional Agility -> Emotions - Up Your (Inner) Game -> Performance - Compassion Feels Good -> Compassion - Communication -> Relationships - Pro Tips with JG -> Common Questions - 20 Questions -> Common Questions II - Less Distracted II -> Focus II - Do Good, Feel Good -> Ethics - 2 Meditators in a Bar - Ethics II - 2 Meditators in a Car – Wandering Retreat II - Part 1: Everything Changes -> Insights - Part 2: Unreliability -> Insights II - Part 3: Not Self -> Insights III
As always, hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
4.8.0
Finding your favorite meditations just got a lot easier. Remember when Jeff Warren had you flushing thoughts down the toilet? Or when Sebene Selassie lulled you into the best sleep of your life? Or when Joseph Goldstein convinced you that nothing is real? The new app helps you find them.
Here's what's new: * Search, our most-requested feature, has landed. * Discover got a makeover. Now you can find courses and meditations by Topic or Teacher. * Fresh meditations on Stress, Focus, Waking Up, Gratitude, and more.
We're always working to make the app better, so please hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
4.7.2
Get ready for the new course: Meditation in Real Life featuring our favorite Canadian, Jeff Warren -- live on June 4th.
We crossed the country (in a ridiculous tour bus) exploring how to make meditation a great part of everyday life. In this course - you'll learn about forgiveness, building strong habits, mindfulness & technology, creating space in your life, boosting creativity, beating busyness, and you’ll see the behind-the-scenes insights that inspired our bestselling book.
Also in this update: * Meditation details: a new screen that lets you see what a meditation is about before you make the decision on whether to play it * New course cards: a facelift for our course cards that makes it easier to quickly see what a course is all about * New meditations every week with some of the world's best teachers
We're always making the app better, so please hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
4.7.1
* NEW meditation "Extreme Laziness" - this is the most over-the-top self-indulgent meditation we could come up with... it's about reveling in rest and taking care of yourself * NEW meditation "Turbo-Charge Your Meditation" - can't sit a long retreat, but still want to take it to another level? A lesson from the master, Joseph Goldstein * NEW meditation "Be Nice to Yourself" - an unconventional look at the practice of self compassion * NEW meditation "Working with Pain" - observe and experience physical pain in a way that makes it less of a problem * (Still) NEW course "Compassion Feels Good" with renowned teacher, Joseph Goldstein * Bug fixes and performance improvements
More courses, meditations and app updates coming. Email support@10percenthappier.com if you have thoughts/feedback/questions.
4.7.0
* NEW meditation "Extreme Laziness" - this is the most over-the-top self-indulgent meditation we could come up with... it's about reveling in rest and taking care of yourself * NEW meditation "Turbo-Charge Your Meditation" - can't sit a long retreat, but still want to take it to another level? A lesson from the master, Joseph Goldstein * NEW meditation "Be Nice to Yourself" - an unconventional look at the practice of self compassion * NEW meditation "Working with Pain" - observe and experience physical pain in a way that makes it less of a problem * (Still) NEW course "Compassion Feels Good" with renowned teacher, Joseph Goldstein * Bug fixes and performance improvements
More courses, meditations and app updates coming. Email support@10percenthappier.com if you have thoughts/feedback/questions.
4.6.3
Train your mind to be happier, less stressed, and more productive with the latest release, which includes: *Behind-the-scenes footage from our NY Times Bestseller, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics *NEW course "Compassion Feels Good" with renowned teacher, Joseph Goldstein *NEW meditations, including "Cooking Mindfully" featured on the Rachael Ray Show *Bug fixes and performance improvements
Check them out and keep the feedback coming to support@10percenthappier.com. More courses, meditations and app updates coming soon.
4.6.2
In addition to our newest course -- "Meditation for Skeptics," which features behind the scenes footage from our NY Times bestselling book -- we've added a handful of new guided meditations on sleep, stress, work, and kicking your day off right.
Check them out, keep the feedback coming to support@10percenthappier.com, and stay tuned for more courses, meditations and app updates.
4.6.1
We launched our newest course, "Meditation for Skeptics" to accompany our newest NY Times Bestselling book, "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics - A 10% Happier How To Guide." Get behind the scenes with Dan & Jeff as they meet would-be meditators and systematically taxonomize the most common meditation stumbling blocks.
We also ship a new meditation or two every week. This update includes an audio course on pain with renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg, a morning meditation with Alexis Santos, a meditation on forgiveness from JoAnna Hardy, and a new sleep meditation with Sebene Selassie.
Last but not least, we did some fine tuning on our last update which included: * Time filters - A quick way to find meditations based on how much time you have * Offline access - Easily track your download progress and watch/listen while you're offline
Keep the feedback coming (support@10percenthappier.com) and stay tuned for more courses, meditations and app updates.
4.6.0
• Short on time? Now you can filter meditations by length right on the home tab. • Offline access is better than ever. Easily track your download progress and know when it’s safe to disconnect. • The app has a new look and feel that makes it even easier to discover courses and meditations.
Keep the feedback coming (support@10percenthappier.com) and stay tuned for more courses, meditations and app updates this holiday season.
4.5.6
We just launched our newest course, "Meditation and the Brain." Join us at Vanderbilt University’s neuroscience lab to learn what those mental bicep curls are doing for your brain - and practice with a top contemplative neuroscientist along the way.
We also ship a new meditation or two every week. This update includes holiday meditations from The Minimalists, a gratitude meditation from meditation teacher Cory Muscara, and a can't miss meditation from ... wait for it ... your phone.
Last but not least, we did some fine tuning on our last big update which included: * Home tab - A new layout that makes it easier for you to pickup wherever you left off * Featured - An easy way to discover the latest meditations and courses * Recently Played - So you can quickly find your way back to a meditation you enjoyed
Keep the feedback coming (support@10percenthappier.com) and stay tuned for more courses, meditations and app updates this holiday season.
4.5.5
* Home tab - A new layout that makes it easier for you to pickup wherever you left off * Featured - An easy way to discover the latest meditations and courses * Lock screen control - Tighter, nicer playback controls when your phone is locked
And, back by popular demand, here's a little side of wisdom to go with your new app update:
For many people, the most daunting obstacle to meditation is a resistance to taking care of themselves. They think self-care is self-indulgent. And the most self-indulgent flavor of self-care imaginable is sitting with your eyes closed, doing nothing.
This psychology was articulated by a speech language pathologist we met in New Mexico:
“I could have been maybe coming up with more things to do with my baby. I could have given my husband five minutes of, ‘How was your day? Let’s talk about your things.’ So guilt has been my biggest barrier.”
Here’s the good news: the whole point of the practice is to prepare you to be of service.
When you’re less yanked around by every passing thought or emotions, you are more sensitive to the challenges of others and are able to respond with greater sanity. Researchers are already starting to take a look at this issue, and have found that mindfulness practice can reduce burnout among health professionals.
At some level, we all realize that if you want to take care of other people, you simply cannot effectively do so if you are not taking adequate care of yourself. It’s the old cliche from the airline safety instructions; put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others.
4.5.4
* Home tab - A new layout that makes it easier for you to pickup wherever you left off * Featured - An easy way to discover the latest meditations and courses * Lock screen control - Tighter, nicer playback controls when your phone is locked
And, back by popular demand, here's a little side of wisdom to go with your new app update:
For many people, the most daunting obstacle to meditation is a resistance to taking care of themselves. They think self-care is self-indulgent. And the most self-indulgent flavor of self-care imaginable is sitting with your eyes closed, doing nothing.
This psychology was articulated by a speech language pathologist we met in New Mexico:
“I could have been maybe coming up with more things to do with my baby. I could have given my husband five minutes of, ‘How was your day? Let’s talk about your things.’ So guilt has been my biggest barrier.”
Here’s the good news: the whole point of the practice is to prepare you to be of service.
When you’re less yanked around by every passing thought or emotions, you are more sensitive to the challenges of others and are able to respond with greater sanity. Researchers are already starting to take a look at this issue, and have found that mindfulness practice can reduce burnout among health professionals.
At some level, we all realize that if you want to take care of other people, you simply cannot effectively do so if you are not taking adequate care of yourself. It’s the old cliche from the airline safety instructions; put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others.
4.5.3
* Home tab - A new layout that makes it easier for you to pickup wherever you left off * Featured - An easy way to discover the latest meditations and courses * Lock screen control - Tighter, nicer playback controls when your phone is locked
And, back by popular demand, here's a little side of wisdom to go with your new app update:
For many people, the most daunting obstacle to meditation is a resistance to taking care of themselves. They think self-care is self-indulgent. And the most self-indulgent flavor of self-care imaginable is sitting with your eyes closed, doing nothing.
This psychology was articulated by a speech language pathologist we met in New Mexico:
“I could have been maybe coming up with more things to do with my baby. I could have given my husband five minutes of, ‘How was your day? Let’s talk about your things.’ So guilt has been my biggest barrier.”
Here’s the good news: the whole point of the practice is to prepare you to be of service.
When you’re less yanked around by every passing thought or emotions, you are more sensitive to the challenges of others and are able to respond with greater sanity. Researchers are already starting to take a look at this issue, and have found that mindfulness practice can reduce burnout among health professionals.
At some level, we all realize that if you want to take care of other people, you simply cannot effectively do so if you are not taking adequate care of yourself. It’s the old cliche from the airline safety instructions; put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others.
4.5.2
* Home tab - A new layout that makes it easier for you to pickup wherever you left off * Featured - An easy way to discover the latest meditations and courses * Lock screen control - Tighter, nicer playback controls when your phone is locked
And, back by popular demand, here's a little side of wisdom to go with your new app update:
For many people, the most daunting obstacle to meditation is a resistance to taking care of themselves. They think self-care is self-indulgent. And the most self-indulgent flavor of self-care imaginable is sitting with your eyes closed, doing nothing.
This psychology was articulated by a speech language pathologist we met in New Mexico:
“I could have been maybe coming up with more things to do with my baby. I could have given my husband five minutes of, ‘How was your day? Let’s talk about your things.’ So guilt has been my biggest barrier.”
Here’s the good news: the whole point of the practice is to prepare you to be of service.
When you’re less yanked around by every passing thought or emotions, you are more sensitive to the challenges of others and are able to respond with greater sanity. Researchers are already starting to take a look at this issue, and have found that mindfulness practice can reduce burnout among health professionals.
At some level, we all realize that if you want to take care of other people, you simply cannot effectively do so if you are not taking adequate care of yourself. It’s the old cliche from the airline safety instructions; put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others.
4.5.1
* Home tab - A new layout that makes it easier for you to pickup wherever you left off * Featured - An easy way to discover the latest meditations and courses * Lock screen control - Tighter, nicer playback controls when your phone is locked
And, back by popular demand, here's a little side of wisdom to go with your new app update:
For many people, the most daunting obstacle to meditation is a resistance to taking care of themselves. They think self-care is self-indulgent. And the most self-indulgent flavor of self-care imaginable is sitting with your eyes closed, doing nothing.
This psychology was articulated by a speech language pathologist we met in New Mexico:
“I could have been maybe coming up with more things to do with my baby. I could have given my husband five minutes of, ‘How was your day? Let’s talk about your things.’ So guilt has been my biggest barrier.”
Here’s the good news: the whole point of the practice is to prepare you to be of service.
When you’re less yanked around by every passing thought or emotions, you are more sensitive to the challenges of others and are able to respond with greater sanity. Researchers are already starting to take a look at this issue, and have found that mindfulness practice can reduce burnout among health professionals.
At some level, we all realize that if you want to take care of other people, you simply cannot effectively do so if you are not taking adequate care of yourself. It’s the old cliche from the airline safety instructions; put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others.
4.5.0
* Home tab - A new layout that makes it easier for you to pickup wherever you left off * Featured - An easy way to discover the latest meditations and courses * Lock screen control - Tighter, nicer playback controls when your phone is locked
And, back by popular demand, here's a little side of wisdom to go with your new app update:
For many people, the most daunting obstacle to meditation is a resistance to taking care of themselves. They think self-care is self-indulgent. And the most self-indulgent flavor of self-care imaginable is sitting with your eyes closed, doing nothing.
This psychology was articulated by a speech language pathologist we met in New Mexico:
“I could have been maybe coming up with more things to do with my baby. I could have given my husband five minutes of, ‘How was your day? Let’s talk about your things.’ So guilt has been my biggest barrier.”
Here’s the good news: the whole point of the practice is to prepare you to be of service.
When you’re less yanked around by every passing thought or emotions, you are more sensitive to the challenges of others and are able to respond with greater sanity. Researchers are already starting to take a look at this issue, and have found that mindfulness practice can reduce burnout among health professionals.
At some level, we all realize that if you want to take care of other people, you simply cannot effectively do so if you are not taking adequate care of yourself. It’s the old cliche from the airline safety instructions; put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others.
4.4.1
This update includes our newest course: "2 Meditators in a Bar"
As it turns out, meditation and ethics is a rich topic of conversation. In this continuation of "Do Good, Feel Good" (our first course on the topic) JoAnna and our live audience tackle a diverse set of ethical dilemmas. What emerges is a practical guide to exploring how our behavior impacts our lives.
Version 4.10.2
• Siri Voice Shortcuts - quickly play our most popular meditations with Siri. • NEW 10% Happier Watch app - leave your iPhone behind, and meditate anytime, anywhere with daily meditations chosen by our editorial team.
SIRI VOICE SHORTCUTS • In the Profile tab, you can now add Siri Voice Shortcuts to meditations that are useful during certain parts of your day. • For example: the meditation of the day, when you're feeling stressed, when you wake up, while you're on the go, or getting ready for bed. • You can then play these meditations hands-free using Siri (without having to open the iOS app at all). • Our favorite experience: "Hey Siri, play the meditation of the day." Whether you're on your iPhone or at home near your HomePod, Siri will recognize the voice shortcut (after you've set it up) and play the Meditation of the Day that's been hand-picked by our in-house meditation teacher. We love it, it just works, and it seems like magic.
NEW WATCH APP • The 10% Happier watch app allows you to leave your phone behind, and meditate anytime, anywhere with daily meditations chosen by our editorial team. • Meditations can now keep playing in the background, even without your phone, thanks to the new enhanced audio capabilities in watchOS 5. • 10% Happier also helps Siri learn your meditation routine, letting her provide a timely shortcut to 10% Happier’s Meditation of the Day.
As always, hit us up with any feedback/comments/questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or at support@10percenthappier.com.
Ratings and Reviews
4.7 out of 5
17.6K Ratings
17.6K Ratings
Editors’ Notes
Listen to your meditations with Apple Watch.
Editors’ Notes
Listen to your meditations with Apple Watch.
My favorite meditation app!!!
musikastral
After trying numerous times to build a meditation practice, first on my own and then through apps such as Headspace, I can say that 10% Happier is the best fit for me and I would definitely recommend it to my friends. I’ve had the app almost one month and have done at least one meditation per day, and usually one before falling asleep. I love the variety of coaches and the varying lengths and themes of the meditations. Having a meditation tracker is a nice reminder of how much time I’ve put into this practice, and after 537 minutes I’m happy to say that it has improved the quality of my life and daily routine, and this is just week 3.5. It’s particularly helpful to have different types of practices for different mind states like difficult emotions, gratitude and winding down for sleep. I’m also enjoying the courses like Meditation for Skeptics. I also would recommend this app for people who might have had a meditation practice and then trailed off. Ten years ago I was an avid meditator, so this time around getting back into it I had all sorts of frustrations because I was in such a different place. I found this particular app to be helpful for such a situation, as the quality, positivity and variety of meditations and courses allowed me to ease in and have a lighter heart about the whole thing. Highly recommend!
My favorite meditation app!!!
musikastral
After trying numerous times to build a meditation practice, first on my own and then through apps such as Headspace, I can say that 10% Happier is the best fit for me and I would definitely recommend it to my friends. I’ve had the app almost one month and have done at least one meditation per day, and usually one before falling asleep. I love the variety of coaches and the varying lengths and themes of the meditations. Having a meditation tracker is a nice reminder of how much time I’ve put into this practice, and after 537 minutes I’m happy to say that it has improved the quality of my life and daily routine, and this is just week 3.5. It’s particularly helpful to have different types of practices for different mind states like difficult emotions, gratitude and winding down for sleep. I’m also enjoying the courses like Meditation for Skeptics. I also would recommend this app for people who might have had a meditation practice and then trailed off. Ten years ago I was an avid meditator, so this time around getting back into it I had all sorts of frustrations because I was in such a different place. I found this particular app to be helpful for such a situation, as the quality, positivity and variety of meditations and courses allowed me to ease in and have a lighter heart about the whole thing. Highly recommend!
This app never fails to improve my life and my mood.
Chimbie88
After several tries with apps... Headspace (which granted helped me) Calm (Nice running water sounds to sleep too) Breethe (I don’t even remember) I found 10% happier... for skeptics. I am not a skeptic... but the way Dan approaches meditation... makes me laugh. I LOVE the genuineness of him... and through him, he has found all these teachers that are real. No frills... no fake calming voices or stories... real meditation teachers with lifetimes behind them of wisdom. And Dan... I admire him so much... because on a spiritual level... he is being a REAL REPORTER. The way reporters are supposed to report... not on an agenda, but on something so worthwhile to the human family... and he genuinely loves and investigates this... and through him I/we learn... and what a service.
In just a few weeks I have noticed a difference in my brain. Less reactive. More able to just notice moments... in short... I’m happier. I love doing a meditation 3 times a day. I’m not saying this is my only reason for being happier. But its probably just 10% of my total happier state lately. Worth the money? Yes. It was worth it from the first moment when Joseph Goldstein changed my life and mind in his interviews. Very thankful and impressed with the content and genuineness. It makes me laugh... and learn... and be calm and stable.
This app never fails to improve my life and my mood.
Chimbie88
After several tries with apps... Headspace (which granted helped me) Calm (Nice running water sounds to sleep too) Breethe (I don’t even remember) I found 10% happier... for skeptics. I am not a skeptic... but the way Dan approaches meditation... makes me laugh. I LOVE the genuineness of him... and through him, he has found all these teachers that are real. No frills... no fake calming voices or stories... real meditation teachers with lifetimes behind them of wisdom. And Dan... I admire him so much... because on a spiritual level... he is being a REAL REPORTER. The way reporters are supposed to report... not on an agenda, but on something so worthwhile to the human family... and he genuinely loves and investigates this... and through him I/we learn... and what a service.
In just a few weeks I have noticed a difference in my brain. Less reactive. More able to just notice moments... in short... I’m happier. I love doing a meditation 3 times a day. I’m not saying this is my only reason for being happier. But its probably just 10% of my total happier state lately. Worth the money? Yes. It was worth it from the first moment when Joseph Goldstein changed my life and mind in his interviews. Very thankful and impressed with the content and genuineness. It makes me laugh... and learn... and be calm and stable.
