10% Happier

Insights:

1. Scientists have found that people that meditate release significantly less cortisol, helping the body to deal with stress more effectively.
2. Frequent release of cortisol in the body can lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and depression.

Insights:

1. When good things happen or we get something new, our baseline expectations adapt to that new level.
2. If we can appreciate that nothing can be taken for granted or is guaranteed it can help reduce our baseline expectations.