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Get Some Headspace: How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life in Ten Minutes a Day Audio CD – Unabridged, June 5, 2012

4.5 out of 5 stars 4,876 ratings

This program was previously published as Get Some Headspace: How Mindfulness can Change Your Life in Ten Minutes a Day.

Quiet the mind, feel less stressed, less tired, and achieve a new level of calm and fulfillment in just ten minutes a day

Andy Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk, the Voice of Headspace, and the UK’s foremost mindfulness expert, is on a mission: to get people to take 10 minutes out of their day to sit in the here and now.

Like his readers and students, Andy began his own meditation practice as a normal, busy person with everyday concerns, and he has since designed a program of mindfulness and guided meditation that fits neatly into a jam-packed daily routine―proving that just 10 minutes a day can make a world of difference.

Accessible and portable,
The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness offers simple but powerful meditation techniques that positively impact every area of physical and mental health: from productivity and focus, to stress and anxiety relief, sleep, weight-loss, personal relationships...the benefits are limitless. The result? More headspace, less stress. Andy brings this ancient practice into the modern world, tailor made for the most time starved among us.

Switch off after work * Fall asleep at night * Feel less anxious, sad, or angry * Control your cravings * Find a healthy weight

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“[Puddicombe] teaches techniques that can be practiced on a crowded subway or even while wolfing a sandwich during a quick lunch break at your desk.... Ed Halliwell [The Guardian] said Mr. Puddicombe is 'doing for meditation what someone like Jamie Oliver has done for food.' And like Mr. Oliver, he's ready to conquer the United States.” ―The New York Times

“The expert's expert.” ―
The Times (UK)

“There is definitely no religion, and nothing touchy-feely about the [Headspace] workshop… By the end of the day, with the online resources for support, I feel equipped to join the ranks of those who make daily meditation part of their busy lives.” ―
Time Out

“Om's the word, meet the
Sunday Times Style's amazing new meditation guru.” ―Sunday Times Style (UK)

“Andy bubbles over with enthusiasm and is so easy to follow that most of us leave convinced and with every intention of an attempt to sustain our relaxed/alert state.” ―
Easy Living Magazine

“Mindfulness is a hot topic in neuroscience. I consider the techniques in this book essential for maintaining a healthy brain and a happy mind. Andy is living proof that the ancient practice of mindfulness benefits modern day living.” ―
Dr. Elena Antonova, Neuroscientist, King's College London

About the Author

ANDY PUDDICOMBE is currently the only Clinical Meditation Consultant in the United Kingdom with Medical Advisory Committee clearance for private practice. As a former Buddhist monk, he has trained extensively in meditation all over the world for more than 15 years. He returned to the UK in 2004 and set up the Headspace organization with one simple aim in mind: to demystify meditation and make it accessible and relevant to as many people as possible.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan Audio
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 7 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1427221936
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1427221933
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.04 x 0.78 x 5.86 inches
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Customers find this meditation guide informative and easy to understand, with clear explanations of the ten-minute technique and step-by-step instructions. Moreover, the book serves as a great companion to the Headspace app, and customers appreciate its interesting stories and metaphors. Additionally, they report feeling more calm after reading it, and one customer mentions it helped them stay on track with their daily practice.

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Customers find the meditation guide informative and helpful for daily practice, particularly appreciating the clear explanation of the ten-minute technique.

"...The Headspace book covers it all. The benefits of meditation. The history of meditation. How to get started meditating...." Read more

"...read Thureau's classic, “Walden”, and experienced a profound sense of acceptance of everything, that I am OK and that I do not need anything at all..." Read more

"...concepts through simple stories, making Headspace a great tool for getting on with life in a calmer and much more enjoyable life experience...." Read more

"...Near the end, he has a great chapter on different forms of meditation beyond sitting. He covers walking, sleeping, eating, and running...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read, describing it as a fun handbook with excellent content.

"...It is an excellent read that explains what is meditation, mindfulness, their benefits and the way to practice them. I highly recommend it...." Read more

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"Well written and some entertaining stories and good information but it also reads like an advertisement for using HeadSpace and I didn’t like..." Read more

"...If you are intrigued about meditation, it's a fast, easy, helpful read. But there's nothing like just practicing...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to understand, with step-by-step instructions that are well-explained.

"...It is well explained, easy to read, to-the-point and concise...." Read more

"...It is a delightfully written book, very witty, interesting a a fast read. I have been using the app for about 40 days now...." Read more

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"...our lifestyles, not in a watered down fashion, just distilled for the most useful points in the briefest time...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's compatibility with the Headspace app, finding it a great companion that makes the app more enjoyable to use.

"...I've always wanted to try guided meditation and the app is a great way to learn and to consistently "train your brain." Headspace Meditation..." Read more

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"...an excellent book indeed; combined with the app, it really helped me manage my stress, anxiety, and to take over my overall mental health...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the stories in the book, finding them interesting and engaging, with one customer noting how the author masterfully explains complex concepts through simple narratives.

"Headspace combines a lot of great ideas. Mindfulness. There was a time in America when meditation was the domain of gurus and cults...." Read more

"...It is a delightfully written book, very witty, interesting a a fast read. I have been using the app for about 40 days now...." Read more

"...voice is soothing to listen to and he is a master at explaining complex concepts through simple stories, making Headspace a great tool for getting..." Read more

"Well written and some entertaining stories and good information but it also reads like an advertisement for using HeadSpace and I didn’t like..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's humor, with several noting they feel more relaxed after reading it, and one customer mentioning it brings more chuckles than expected.

"...He's honed this talent into a relaxed, soft speaking method for guided meditation...." Read more

"...It is a delightfully written book, very witty, interesting a a fast read. I have been using the app for about 40 days now...." Read more

"...Meditation is not a cure-all, but I've noticed that I'm much calmer than before and simply go with the flow, leaning into the ups and downs of life..." Read more

"...to hit all the salient points with phenomenal brevity, and a generally encouraging tone that contributes to making the material very accessible...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's enlightening content, which includes good examples and metaphors, with one customer noting how the self-reinforcement messages are sprinkled throughout.

"...Cute animated characters, anecdotes, and self-reinforcement messages are sprinkled here and there to help you stick with this new skill...." Read more

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Customers find the book very useful, with one mentioning that the Take10 approach works well even with a busy schedule, while another notes it becomes part of their daily routine.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019
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    Headspace combines a lot of great ideas.

    Mindfulness. There was a time in America when meditation was the domain of gurus and cults. After a bevy of research proved that meditation has long-term benefits for the brain, many practitioners began using the term mindfulness. Mindfulness is also a specific aspect of meditation which seems to have the most clear benefits. In short, even for the most jaded person who doesn't understand meditation, you can still see how beneficial it would be for someone to practice sitting still and being quiet for a few minutes a day. Do this every day, perhaps first thing after you wake up, and you're almost guaranteed to have a better day.

    A completely friendly approach. The author opens the book with a story about how he escaped by night from a monastic compound because- at that point in his life- silent meditation just wasn't for him. Keenly aware that other people might have a similar reaction, Headspace first and foremost builds a happy and safe environment for all. Cute animated characters, anecdotes, and self-reinforcement messages are sprinkled here and there to help you stick with this new skill.

    A lovely voice, and a lovely perspective. Andy Puddicombe has the sort of voice to put anyone to sleep. He's honed this talent into a relaxed, soft speaking method for guided meditation. I'd highly recommend anyone interested in this book to also download the Headspace app to try a guided meditation directly from the master. It's really something special. Failing that, there's plenty in the book to help you understand the ins and outs. I would at least encourage everyone to find a video of Andy speaking online, because reading the book in his voice will certainly make it a more enriching experience.

    The Headspace book covers it all. The benefits of meditation. The history of meditation. How to get started meditating. Roadblocks you might hit during your meditation- from your first session to your second decade practicing. It's all here, it's all friendly, and it exists to benefit you. Give it a try.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
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    I have read several books about meditation and none is as good as this one. It is well explained, easy to read, to-the-point and concise. It is an excellent read that explains what is meditation, mindfulness, their benefits and the way to practice them. I highly recommend it.

    For many years I have dedicated considerable effort to meditation, with no results that I can be proud of. However, since I was a child I became familiar with those concepts for having read Timothy Gallwey’s books (The Inner Game of Tenis, Golf, etc.). At that time books did not mention the term “mindfulness” as they do now, but I understood the existence of different levels of consciousness, which Gallwey referred to as “egos”, inside our minds. I learned that it was necessary to quiet one of those egos in order to perform better at sports. Quieting that ego was no easy task though, but it was possible with the help of certain mental tools that ended up astounding me when I could perform considerably better than expected, with no effort, much pleasure, as if by magic, as if the performance was done by someone else. Such result is what today is called “being in the zone”.

    But in spite of this, I could never show such results in other aspects of my life just by practicing meditation. Mindfulness and other techniques helped me in sports, but I cannot say that I had a similar success in my professional or personal life. Up until now, meditation has been to me just another chore.

    Puddicombe says in his book that he is concerned about some people considering it a chore, but I am concerned about his concern. The great majority of meditation instructors insist on the importance of routinely meditating, time and again for longer periods, in order to get some results, which not always show-up. In fact, there is a section in his book in which he narrates the experience of a monk that invested a long time to improve his patience, just to end up comically showing that he did not succeed. Evidently it is easy to end up practicing many long meditation sessions fruitlessly and that is when meditation becomes a chore.

    Being deeply aware of life’s simple and not-so-simple experiences (mindfulness) is something that can be intellectually understood and I do have had the opportunity to obtain its benefits in a few occasions, although more frequently in sports. But what is important is to be able to apply meditation and mindfulness concepts to our everyday lives. In other words, we need to be able to export mindfulness tools to our jobs and personal relations in such a way that we can keep a good balance among our performance, learning and enjoyment in every aspect of our lives. To explain these tools and the means to export them is what Puddicombe does so well.

    Puddicombe says that no book can give you the benefits of mindfulness just by reading it. In fact, that same statement is mentioned in an 80’s movie “The Razor’s Edge”, when a miner hands a book (The Upanishads) to the main character, a monk-to-be. But I do not completely agree. I do have the experience of having consciously read Thureau's classic, “Walden”, and experienced a profound sense of acceptance of everything, that I am OK and that I do not need anything at all to continue being that way, only by reflecting about the writing and my own past experiences. Even so, I do agree that it must be easier to experience the benefits of mindfulness by practicing it.

    This is the best book I have read in this subject and made me want to come back to the practice, from a freshly new perspective. I have invested an important amount of time and money in books and apps and even so, I will try it again.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2017
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    I began using the Headspace app, then bought the book. They are an excellent combination! The book compliments and explains in more detail than the app. I really have a great appreciation for both and would recommend both the Headspace app and the book! The stories/analogies Andy (author) shares beautifully illustrates the points he makes. It is a delightfully written book, very witty, interesting a a fast read. I have been using the app for about 40 days now. I am in the "anxiety" 30-day series currently and getting a lot out of it. Headspace mindfulness and meditation practice has really improved my mental health in just this short time. I am definitely a subscriber and look forward to doing other "packs," like the one on stress. I've also used the meditation exercise on "sleep" to get back to sleep in the middle of the night and it has worked every time! What I have learned and began putting into practice from the app and book have truly changed my life!!! I highly recommend both this book and the Headspace app / Headspace.com, including subscribing after doing the unlimited, lifetime, free "Take-10" - 10 Minutes a Day, 10-Day Free Trial" on the Headspace app on Google Play or Apple store.... I am actually in my 3rd reading of the book. I learn more each time I read through it (something I missed other reading) and it really helps "ground me" in my meditation practice while using the app each day...
    55 people found this helpful
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  • Boris NB
    5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor libro sobre meditación que he leído
    Reviewed in Spain on September 2, 2019
    Libro que ilustra de la mejor manera las ventajas del minimalismo y vivir una vida siendo consciente de todo y disfrutar el momento actual. Me ha resultado muy sencillo de aprender e implementar.
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  • Marco A G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 27, 2021
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    La compra y envío estuvieron perfectos.

    La lectura, edición, y desarrollo del libro, es preciso, iluminador, y por mucho el mejor libro de espiritualidad que se pueda encontrar en occidente, sobre todo para un nivel principiante.

    Recomendaría tener.ñ al menos un conocimiento básico de los fundamentos de la meditación budista previo a la lectura. En mi caso eso lo hizo una lectura más enriquecedora.
  • Becca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely read
    Reviewed in Australia on July 25, 2022
    I loved this book. I am so grateful that Andy’s shares his knowledge in such an approachable way. I have been an on and off meditator for about 2 years and I still learnt so much reading this. It links in so well with the Headspace app too. I love having theories and stories that link to concepts so I can better understand them & that is what this book does.
  • Mirabel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really useful !
    Reviewed in France on February 22, 2021
    I read many books about meditation but this one is one of the best, it is funny, and very helpful, Andy Puddicombe knows how to explain simply difficult ideas. He talks about what happened to him and the lessons he learnt from his experiences. At the end of the book, he gives us some examples of people who changed thanks to meditation. I had never realised how resistant I was to negative thoughts before reading this book ! Thank you Andy Puddicombe!
  • Denise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Meditation für Anfänger
    Reviewed in Germany on March 30, 2019
    Das Buch gibt einen guten und sehr schön erklärten Einstieg in die Meditation. Andy Puddicombe verwendet verständliche Beispiele und geistige Bilder, um Meditation und Achtsamkeit besser zu verstehen und anwenden zu können.
    Ich kann das Buch jedem empfehlen. Früher habe ich nie einen Einstieg in die Meditation gefunden, aber mit dem Buch ist es gelungen, auch wenn ich häufig nur 5 statt der empfohlenen 10 Minuten morgens meditiere.