Offers a straightforward plan anyone can implement across 10 weeks. Combining groundbreaking insights from neuroscience and psychology, and wisdom from philosophy and spirituality, Dr. Sood reveals how to reduce everyday anxiety and find greater fulfillment in life.

"A companion to The Mayo Clinic guide to stress-free living." Includes index.

Prepare your mind. Decrease your load ; Decrease your load even more ; Take a moment for gratitude -- Get your feet wet. Your brain's 2 modes ; Your mind ; Happiness ; Stress ; Resilience -- Take the plunge : introducing the 4-step, 10-week program. The first step : train your attention ; The second step : cultivate emotional resilience ; Gratitude ; Compassion ; Acceptance ; Meaning ; Forgiveness ; Relationships ; The third step : start a mind-body practice ; The fourth step : Pick healthy habits -- Appendix. Additional attention exercises.