10% Happier with Dan Harris Making and Breaking Habits, Sanely | Kelly McGonigal
Dec 26, 2019
Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist and best-selling author, discusses the transformative power of movement and compassion. She shares insights from her latest book, focusing on the joy of exercise instead of viewing it merely as a weight-loss tool. Kelly emphasizes self-compassion in habit formation and provides practical tips for building sustainable healthy habits. She also introduces mindfulness techniques and alternative meditation practices, aiming to support individuals battling emotional challenges during their journeys to well-being.
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Early Pain and Interest in Suffering
- Kelly McGonigal experienced daily headaches and other pain from a young age, sparking her interest in understanding and relieving suffering.
- This led her to explore psychology and contemplative practices like meditation.
Formal Meditation and Compassion Practices
- Kelly McGonigal's first formal meditation experience was with a Zen teacher at Stanford, focusing on engaged living and compassion.
- The Benefactor and Tonglen meditations significantly impacted her, shifting her perspective on suffering and relationships.
Tonglen and Courage
- Tonglen meditation involves acknowledging and accepting suffering in the world, transforming it through compassion.
- This practice cultivates courage and requires acknowledging the reality of others' suffering, unlike practices focused on self-preservation.
