This Book Changed My Life: 10% Happier By Dan Harris

This book changed my life. I know that sounds dramatic but it's true.
I first saw Dan Harris when he was interviewed on: Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things. That lead me to buy his book. The 10 practices I talk about in this video are things I still practice today and have made me far more than 10% happier!
You can find the book in book stores or on line here: 10% Happier 10th Anniversary: How I TamThised the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story Paperback - by Dan Harris amzn.to/4grscal
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[@debbiejansen555]

My biggest thing is thinking I'm not doing enough. Or not doing what other people expect of me. I know my limitations and I need to try and learn that I do what I can, and I have to stop feeling guilty about what I don't do. Its so hard!!!

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

It is hard. But remember it's called a 'practice' for a reason and be kind to yourself as you go ☺️❤️🙏🏼

[@lauraautry3525]

This was so good. My monkey brain makes me think of things I did at 18. I’m 67 now. I have no control over that anymore. Thanks Adelina 🎉🎉🎉

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

You are so welcome!

[@FureueTuhinuker]

Another great read is " How To Stubbornly Refuse To Make Yourseld Miserable About Anything, Yes Anything" by Albert Ellis Ph.D. It was/is rather eye awakening.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

I'll check it out!

[@12Gaile]

Thank you for the review. Dan Harris talked about his book on GMA. I have always liked Dan. He also has a pod cast you might enjoy. I miss him on GMA. Hope you have a great week. Take care ♥️🐈🌹

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Yes, I listen to his podcast while I work.

[@buddahlion4053]

I am at a place in my life where a few of the principles you talked about would greatly improve and impact my life. I have purchased the book and look forward to the read. Thank you for the video Adelina!!🌺💕

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

I'm so glad! ☺️❤️

[@justmaria5806]

A: Spot on kiddo! I've seen Dan Harris and heard some of his interviews, but never took his concepts and thoughts and attempted to incorporate them into my life. I 'm so glad you shared your overview of his book and also shared some of your insight and experiences from your own life. Putting it out there takes courage. I speak from first hand knowledge. My past taught me to bury stress; as well as the good, the positive, as well as the accomplishments I had made in my own life. I"m beginning to realize I have been a walking and talking "shit pile" of stress. It took diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and stage 3 non -alcoholic liver disease (NASH) to get my attention. I can now see that burying and coping robbed me not only of my physical but also my emotional health. Well, that was then and not now. I just put myself on my local library's wait list for the audio version of the book. Again thanks so much for today's topic. 10 minutes........what do I have to lose?

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Good for you!!! It takes guts to make changes but the results are always worth it! ❤️🙏🏼

[@debbiejansen555]

I'm going to read this. It really hits home for me. I fight my minds thoughts on a daily basis.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

🤗

[@livehappy2009]

What a great review example! You have a very helpful and practical review of the book. Thank you so much!

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@bobbim1410]

I read this book a few months ago & encouraged my circle of friends to read it as well. I just recently read a book entitled The Well Lived Life by Dr Gladys McGarey. It was based on her very full rich & strong life & was written by her at the age of 102! She still has a 5 year plan for her life! Anyway, once again Adelina you have found a way to reach out and encourage certainly myself but I’m sure many others to strive and search for the balance and beauty that our lives can be filled with if we just take the time to stop the fear and move with conviction to resolve whatever is necessary for us to attain peace. You might have drawn me in initially because of my dream to live fulltime in my own tiny home but you retain my interest with your common sense solutions, strength, smarts & compassion. Oh, and some great recipes too of course! Thank you. Have a wonderful week!😊

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thank you! I'll have to get her book. She sounds amazing ☺️

[@scubaval08]

I wasn’t going to comment. lol. But I read comments, shared some with my daughter who is a healer, found Dan Harris’ Ten Percent Happier channel here on KZbin & subscribed. I needed this today bc I was beating myself up for not doing enough ‘today’. Thank you, dear Portuguese sister. I too used to have a quick temper which I’ve tamped down but I still have a sharp tongue. Working on that now.

[@rebeccanewell4385]

At the time I am writing this, numbers one through seven I have been my mind set. I'm continuing to listening to the rest. I never had this book but over the years have the light bulbs go off. Thank you for sharing this information. love your channel as well as your tiny house. I'm glad you are doing well.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Wonderful!❤️

[@sue9252]

Thanks for this Adelina. I remember seeing Dan Harris on a daily talk show years ago. I started 5 min relaxation breathing as my meditation and found that to be very helpful . I sometimes practice it again in stressful situations for only a minute and again, amazingly it does calm me . Also, saying no has always been hard for me but I’m learning that if I think about it as a way to not let others walk all over me it becomes easier. Happy Sunday Adelina!😊

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

You're so welcome!

[@marthapage4756]

Dear Adelina...I'm sure this may be, for many viewers, the most impactful video you've made to date. Thanks for sharing the wisdom.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Wow, thank you 🙏🏼❤️.

[@annabel1792]

I listened to your vlog today and really needed to hear this from someone in my age group. I actually ordered the book today as well. I really enjoyed the “so what “ section. You are right about bad things happen in our lives and we don’t forget them but these events shouldn’t rule our lives. My life so far has been a real rollercoaster and I have had to learn how to let go of certain things. Looking forward to reading the book. 😊

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Hope you enjoy it! ❤️

[@GrandmaD2024]

Thank you! I have PTSD.. I would love to hear more about your meditation practice. This is one of your best videos! I have shared this with a friend. Please share more!

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

I'm glad it was helpful ❤️

[@kmwrites7456]

The book was terrific. I also have a baseball cap with "Be Kind" on it . I'm a 79 yr old woman whose monkey mind goes in overdrive when I read the morning news but feel the need to stay aware of our world's status so I practice present moment awareness of my surroundings frequently during the day . Great you're doing this and wish you 10% happier every day. Love your sweater BTW.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Good for you! 😁🙏🏼❤️

[@sandralnwebster3204]

Adelina,every little bit of knowledge makes us more equipped to deal with life! I'm going to look for this book at our local library where I can read it for free-no harm,no foul!😊. Cheers,Sandy

[@itscarolinemary]

I love your insight & getting advice from you through your videos. so healing and comforting 🧡 this book sounds very interesting. Thank you for sharing your past experiences & what inspires you.

[@pammayhew9886]

Loved this!! So much wisdom (yours and Dan''s). I will listen to this again and again - thank you. I also find Tara Brach full of wisdom - she is a Buddhist teacher and wise woman and you don't have to be a Buddhist to appreciate her talks - given freely, once weekly, you can access them on line. It's a very challenging world we are living in and I'll take all the help I can get to maintain my equilibrium!

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thank you for recommending her ❤️

[@pammayhew9886]

And Tara's compassion extends to all beings - she's a vegan and her talks often include the need to include animals in the Buddhist circle of compassion.

[@carmentorres2083]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks for watching

[@marshaharwood8883]

I just requested it at my library, thank you Adelina 😉

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Hope you like it!

[@virginiavilas]

Thank you, Adelina, for this recommendation and review ! -V

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

You are so welcome!

[@wyldewolfe1]

Ordered the book today. Thanks.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@nancysantamaria3924]

What a great video filled with nuggets of wisdom! Thanks for sharing Adelina! I can relate to you on many levels. Have a mindful, peaceful and joyful week 😻🙏❤️

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thank you! You too!

[@TNbear0126]

So interesting. 🐻

[@karenpayne-du1oc]

Thanks Adelina, this was great. I took a similar journey after reading a great book in the 1990s. I realised I actually had control & I could decide how I responded to things. The empowerment while fighting low self esteem was amazing. Laughed at the Virgo reference, I’m one too, mine wasn’t so much perfection but analysing everything…! 🙀 I’ve let a lot of that go, it takes up too much precious time & energy. Thanks again, best wishes to you & Sophie 😺

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks for sharing! 😊❤️

[@heartquaked]

Thanks for sharing! I’ve just downloaded it through my free library app. 😁 love the happy yellow theme in today’s video, too

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

You are so welcome!

[@chasingthemoonrv]

So much good content and food for thought in this video Adelina. I’m sure, just as this book came into your life at a perfect time, your video is perfect timing for some of your subscribers. Well done! And as you know, I sometimes say, “When things go wrong, eat the ice cream.”❤

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Exactly!!! Eat the ice cream!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@chasingthemoonrv]

@@myBIGtinyhouselife ❤️🍦

[@conniefeltman4561]

I LOVE your top! Perfect to wear for this vlog! 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻🧡🍂🧡🍁🧡🧡🇺🇸

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

😁

[@user-joyce2015]

Thank you so much for this video!! It came at the right time for me! I’m sure it will help so many. I follow the 10% Happiness podcast but will be buying the book now too. 🥰

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Wonderful!

[@brigittecrawley1872]

That was such a profound video. Love the 10 meditation techniques. Number 7 is my weak point. Letting things go is hard but necessary to maintain good health, and so glad you were able to take away from this book. I used to be a control freak as well have really changed my expectations so much that I do not stress out as much. Thank you for the great advice. I will definitely read this book and take to heart the message it gives. Sending love your way.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Good for you. It's definitely called a 'practice' for a reason isn't it? 😁

[@martykong3592]

: ) THANKS MUCH for sharing and WELL DONE BOTH of you ! ALL the BEST and Cheers ! : )

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thank you kindly!

[@anniecochrane3359]

Really excellent. Thanks hugely for passing this onto us.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@douglashoward5738]

Adelina, it is import for people not to mistake my kindness for weakness. Great video. Love the sweatshirt.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

So true!

[@Barb.....]

I really enjoyed this episode. Thank you for sharing.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jemma50]

That was very interesting and helpful, Adelina. Thank you! ♥♥♥

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahoconnell7801]

One of my favorite and most impactful reads, and you did a wonderful job of describing it. (I will note, there is a lot of New York State outside of New York City, and we are probably a lot mellower than them city folks! )

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

LOL! I'm sure that's true! 😁🙏🏼

[@cindyparker8264]

I truly enjoyed your video and the book review. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darlamaple6319]

Thank you so much for sharing this book - I can see why you like it so much.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@craftycat6859]

Great book review & information Adelina 🥰 I have watched his documentary 👍

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Wonderful!

[@cindyparker8264]

Dan Millman quotes in his book, "there is no greater purpose than service to others".❤

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

❤️

[@karenmahn3040]

What a wonderful video, and such a cute top as well. Thank you!

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

You are so welcome!

[@Carol-bk1ro]

Meditation is the practice of Letting Go: "Thoughts come, thoughts go (let them go)" The practice of calming down the mind that wants to distract, go somewhere, but gently (without judging) we bring mind back to the Breath (or whatever is the anchor your chose to bring mind back to present moment awareness). Keep practicing! ;-)

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks! 😊

[@bloomjoy]

Will look for his book and have a read through. Thank you!

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@susanstimson871]

I have mediated for years. But I have come to understand that most people think it is something it isn't. Many people think you have to stop you r mind from thinking and that is not what meditation is.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

So true 😊

[@Esther-jp2mg]

Wow, Adelina, what a terrific video! I'll make my comments brief because I want to go order the book. You made me laugh out loud when you leaned forward, looked around to see if anyone could hear you, and whispered "a##hole".😂😂😂 . Also I love your blouse...made me smile. Now I'm going to Amazon to order the book before they are all sold out! TERRIFIC book review!☺️

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Awwww thank you!!! ☺️❤️

[@dinabertrand9113]

What a timely video for me lol! Thank you ❤ I will put my name in at the library, it is checked out. Go figure 😅

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Awesome. I hope you enjoy reading it. 😁

[@bloomjoy]

I love it! I'm looking for a new gratitude journal and book to read for inspiration and a reminder of how we can take steps to be a better version of ourselves. I think we can all do little things to improving the quality of our lives, is what brings joy and makes us happy and filled with contentment on a very unique and authentic level. When we all have racing thoughts, being our own worst critics, it is a 'Godsend to be exposed to another viewpoint and approach to living, learning a peaceful and less stressful lifestyle. Finding a new found passion also helps to create focus in your life that is authentic to yourself. I love creating art, photography and design. Coloring in my favorite Mandela book is very uplifting and cathartic. Meditation is definately beneficial and I have different ways to create a meditative state through favorite relaxing music and walking in nature are my favorite ways of grounding and balancing my energies. I think when some of us stuff things inside and don't learn to decompress, it can bring on frustration and temper fluctuations shall we call them. I totally get what you are saying. It is a process and being kind and thinking of others or focus on something other than your life challenges, is rewarding, as long as we are not being taken advantage of, or giving to unhealthy situations. Very powerful and life-changing! Thank you for sharing.😊❤

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts 😊🙏🏼.

[@k.irinawust291]

Thanks

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Welcome

[@debbiejansen555]

Thank you for your interpretation. I loved this. I'm going to try hard to follow these steps. ❤❤❤ I think it will really help me.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

You can do it!🤗

[@Ritterkritterz]

Your rug on the floor... is that a reminder rug? If so, I need one! 😉 Keys, phone, etc. ????? I cannot read all of the rug. Nice to see this view of your living room.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Yep 😁

[@pramitachanda4232]

Loved the book review though I am not a meditation person.I just get bored and could never do meditation...but enjoyed the review ...loved your yellow sweter and the yellow cup coordnating and even the book golden colour coordinating.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mavahuth5044]

Sometimes you have to remind yourself that it's ok to do the best you can. Even if you don't do a good job. Like when you were first single, you were learning how to manage things. Like new skills, maybe your husband paid the bills. So now you have to learn how to do those things. You will learn by doing or try different things,to see what works. Over time you will get to the point where you could go on vacation. If you want. Sometimes I remind myself that I can only control myself. Like at work or in your life. I have done things that are nice because I like the good feeling that I got from it. I have gotten strange looks from people at work because why would I do this. I like to watch this cleaning channel. I guy says if you have a messy room, just clean a three foot section. At a time, that might motivate you to do more. In life take little bites and go from there.😊❤

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

I totally agree 😁

[@mavahuth5044]

@@myBIGtinyhouselife Have a good week.😊

[@grayciesmom5807]

I am sad to hear that Dan Harris is leaving 10% happier after I noticed that the name has been changed.

[@bobbim1410]

I believe he is leaving Happier but maintaining his podcasts.

[@scubaval08]

I wasn’t going to comment. lol. But I read comments, shared some with my daughter who is a healer, found Dan Harris’ Ten Percent Happier channel here on KZbin & subscribed. I needed this today bc I was beating myself up for not doing enough ‘today’. Thank you, dear Portuguese sister. I too used to have a quick temper which I’ve tamped down but I still have a sharp tongue. Working on that now.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thank you ☺️