
Louis C.K. on Smartphones, Sadness & Emotional Resilience
Discover Louis C.K.'s powerful take on smartphone addiction, embracing sadness, and how mindfulness can unlock happiness. Essential parenting insights.
Discover the best mindfulness books to break bad habits, improve sleep, build grit, and teach meditation to kids. Expert-recommended reads for mental wellness.
Judson Brewer (Yale University Press)
Key Takeaways:
- Explains the brain's habit loop (trigger-behavior-reward)
- How mindfulness breaks addictive patterns (smoking, phone use)
- Science-backed methods to rewire cravings
Why Read It? Brewer, a psychiatrist and mindfulness researcher, reveals why we're wired to crave and how to harness awareness for lasting change.
Jerome T. Murphy (Orca Book Publishers)
Core Themes:
- Compassionate leadership in education
- Managing stress with mindful self-awareness
- Embracing challenges metaphorically as "dancing in the rain"
Best For: Teachers and administrators seeking resilience tools.
Meir Kryger, MD (Yale University Press)
What’s Inside:
- Sleep disorders and their root causes
- How circadian rhythms affect health
- Age-specific sleep requirements
Key Benefit: A comprehensive guide to diagnosing and fixing sleep issues.
Angela Duckworth (HarperCollins)
Defining Traits of Grit:
- Passion + long-term perseverance
- Resilience through failure
- Actionable strategies to cultivate grit
Pro Tip: Duckworth’s research shows grit outpredicts talent for success.
Susan Kaiser Greenland (Shambhala)
Activities Include:
- 60 mindfulness exercises for focus/calm
- Teaches emotional regulation
- Builds compassion & connection
Perfect For: Parents, therapists, and educators of children/teens.
Suze Yalof Schwartz (Harmony Books)
Highlights:
- Simple meditation techniques for skeptics
- Designed for busy lifestyles
- No spiritual jargon—just practical steps
Ideal Reader: High-achievers needing stress relief.
Source: Originally featured in Mindful magazine (April 2017).
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