We all dream of finding inner calm and lightness, more often rejoicing and living a more meaningful life. But it turns out that meditating like Indian yogis and achieving Zen is not so easy, and many of us continue to consider ourselves "not good enough," drowning in anxiety, stress and fear. In this book, Dr. Shauna Shapiro talks about how our brains work and why we get stuck in destructive thoughts and feelings. It turns out that we are literally programmed by nature to be pessimistic and critical of ourselves! But it's never too late to readjust your mind. And scientific studies have proven that a kind and compassionate attitude towards oneself is the key to these changes. Shapiro's simple daily meditations and mindfulness practices will help you on your way to finding peace, joy and harmony.