Me: A Love Story: How Ending the Spiral of Self-Criticism Reduced My Anxiety, Transformed My Relationships and Made Me Way More Than 10% Happier
Jan 2027 · Hachette UK
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In 2018, Dan was riding high. He was a network news anchor with a bestselling memoir about how an on-air panic attack had led him to meditation and delivered a new outlook on life. But, when he signed up for something called a "360 review," from the people in his personal and professional life, he discovered that his journey had only just begun.
Friends, family, and colleagues described Dan as self-centered, high-handed, short-tempered, and dismissive. The report was so bad that it provoked him to launch a feverish investigation that ultimately led him to the last place he would've expected- self-love.
Many of us believe that we need a harsh inner critic in order to get anything done and even after years of meditation, Dan was still pushing himself too hard - engaged in the kind of optimization, hyper-productivity, and social comparison that is all too common.
But there is an answer: science shows it is possible to rewire how we talk to ourselves, which unlocks an upward spiral of benefits. Self-love reduces anxiety, regulates the nervous system, and makes you more likely to reach your goals. Crucially, it also improves your relationships with other people, which is the key variable for health and happiness.
Self-love isn't selfish, weak or narcissistic; it's a vital skill that prepares you to engage more effectively in a world on fire. And if Dan can learn it, so can you.
Friends, family, and colleagues described Dan as self-centered, high-handed, short-tempered, and dismissive. The report was so bad that it provoked him to launch a feverish investigation that ultimately led him to the last place he would've expected- self-love.
Many of us believe that we need a harsh inner critic in order to get anything done and even after years of meditation, Dan was still pushing himself too hard - engaged in the kind of optimization, hyper-productivity, and social comparison that is all too common.
But there is an answer: science shows it is possible to rewire how we talk to ourselves, which unlocks an upward spiral of benefits. Self-love reduces anxiety, regulates the nervous system, and makes you more likely to reach your goals. Crucially, it also improves your relationships with other people, which is the key variable for health and happiness.
Self-love isn't selfish, weak or narcissistic; it's a vital skill that prepares you to engage more effectively in a world on fire. And if Dan can learn it, so can you.
In 2018, Dan was riding high. He was a network news anchor with a bestselling memoir about how an on-air panic attack had led him to meditation and delivered a new outlook on life. But, when he signed up for something called a "360 review," from the people in his personal and professional life, h...
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About the author
Dan Harris is host of the 10% Happier Podcast. For 21 years, he worked at ABC News, where he was the co-anchor of Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America. He also reported from all over the world, including war zones and presidential campaigns. He lives in New York with his wife, son, and a gaggle of rescue cats.
Dan Harris is host of the 10% Happier Podcast. For 21 years, he worked at ABC News, where he was the co-anchor of Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America. He also reported from all over the world, including war zones and presidential campaigns. He lives in New York with his wif...
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