How to cultivate the skill of happiness (w/ Dan Harris)
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If you\\u2019ve ever felt apprehensive about trying something seemingly woo-woo to improve your mental health (like meditation, mindfulness, or simply touching grass) you\'re not alone. Dan Harris was a mindfulness skeptic anchoring on ABC News when an on-air panic attack sent him into a journey that had him searching for what constitutes well-being. Dan hosts the Ten Percent Happier podcast, and authored a book of the same name. This March, he celebrates the book\'s 10th anniversary. With a skeptic\\u2019s sense of humor and a curious, philosophizing mind, Dan talks about what he\'s learned in his exploration of meditation, mindfulness, and happiness. You\\u2019ll hear about the scientific data that could sway even the toughest cynic \\u2013 and learn the tools and tricks that can help you build the skills that can make life (and you) a little bit better. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts
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