"A gem, destined to become a classic." - Rick Hanson, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Buddha's Brain
Find calm, clarity and joy in seconds with micropractice: a science-backed method that doesn't ask for more of your time, but helps you unlock the power in the moments you already have.
What if well-being didn't require stepping away from life - but could live inside it? Psychologist Eli Susman spent a decade pursuing this question at Harvard and Berkeley, noticing how often we're told mindfulness, self-compassion and joy can only be found through retreats, long meditations or hours on the yoga mat.
Enter micropractice: a term Susman coined for the bite-size techniques that help us find well-being in the middle of modern life's demands. In this beautifully illustrated guide, Susman distills time-honored wisdom and his own pioneering research into 14 practices anchored in 4 core elements - each 30 seconds or less:
- Move: Energize with microyoga or a spontaneous microdance
- Touch: Soothe anxiety, enhance self-compassion and lower cortisol by petting a dog or resting your hands on your heart
- Breathe: Reset your nervous system and release endorphins with intentional breathing, yoga or singing.
- Flow: Infuse awareness and care into what you're already doing
