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A hilariously skeptical, deeply relatable journey from frantic overachievement to practical mindfulness. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with 10% Happier.

  • grounded
  • relatable
  • anxious-to-calm
  • humorous
  1. 01

    The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness

    Andy Puddicombe

    A calming, practical manual for finding mental clarity in just a few minutes a day.

    Shares:
    • grounded
  2. 02

    Waking Up

    Sam Harris

    A rigorous, clear-eyed dismantling of the self that builds a secular bridge to profound spiritual experience.

    Shares:
    • grounded
    • skeptical
  3. 03

    Full Catastrophe Living

    Jon Kabat-Zinn

    A grounding anchor in the storm of human suffering, offering a quiet, practical path to making peace with the present moment.

    Shares:
    • grounded
  4. 04

    Unwinding Anxiety

    Judson Brewer

    A compassionate, science-backed roadmap out of the exhausting loops of worry and fear.

    Shares:
    • grounded
  5. 05

    The book of joy

    Dalai Lama

    A warm, laughter-filled conversation between two spiritual giants that feels like a soothing balm for a weary soul.

    Shares:
    • humorous
  6. 06

    Why Buddhism is True

    Robert Wright

    A contemplative and analytical journey into the scientific and philosophical foundations of meditation.

    Shares:
    • grounded
  7. 07

    The happiness project

    Gretchen Rubin

    A structured, uplifting experiment in finding extraordinary joy within the boundaries of an ordinary life.

    Shares:
    • relatable
  8. 08

    Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

    Lori Gottlieb

    A warm, witty, and profoundly human look in the mirror that makes you feel a little less alone in your messiness.

    Shares:
    • humorous
    • wry
  9. 09

    The craving mind

    Judson Brewer

    A compassionate, science-backed journey into the mechanics of habit, offering a mindful path out of our most stubborn compulsions.

    Shares:
    • grounded
  10. 10

    Wherever You Go, There You Are

    Jon Kabat-Zinn

    A straightforward, accessible guide to finding quiet moments and cultivating peace in the midst of a busy life.

    Feels:
    • peaceful
    • quiet
    • reflective
  11. 11

    Think Like a Monk

    Jay Shetty

    A soothing, practical toolkit for quieting the mind and finding purpose amidst the chaos of modern life.

    Shares:
    • grounded
  12. 12

    When Things Fall Apart

    Pema Chödrön · 1996

    A gentle but unflinching guide to finding solid ground precisely when the floor drops out from under you.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic

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