Waking Up

The Good Life with Robert Waldinger

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Waking Up is a companion that helps you reconnect with what really matters. It allows you to nourish your curiosity and cultivate a sense of groundedness amid the tumult and distractions of the modern world.

Robert Waldinger

Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Zen and the Art of Living

Discover time-honored and research-supported foundations for a life well-lived.

The Pursuit of Happiness
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Hedonic Well-Being

“Much of what is tempting in the short term leads to suffering down the road.”

Lesson · 10m 2s

Eudaimonia

Meaning and purpose come from transcending self-concern and caring for others.

Lesson · 12m 36s

A Half-Full Glass

Nature gave us a negativity bias. Presence and gratitude give us a positive outlook.

Lesson · 11m 31s

Leaning into Relationships

Giving others our time, attention, and service lengthens and enriches our lives.

Lesson · 11m 31s

Solitude and Loneliness

Reduce emotional isolation by accepting your feelings and cultivating connection.

Lesson · 12m 40s

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Find Clarity and Attunement with Waking Up

The Waking Up app is designed to help you connect more deeply with your craft and yourself. Through daily mindfulness practices and teachings on emotional resilience, cultivate the mental clarity and balance necessary for sustained growth.

Dive into topics like focus, flow, and self-awareness to enhance your creative journey, and explore research on sleep, stress, and more to better understand how your mind and body can thrive.

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What to Expect:

Focus and Presence

A mindfulness practice teaches you to notice distractions, direct your thoughts, and unlock deeper focus.

Emotional Resilience

Tuning into your needs, reactions, and tendencies can help you navigate challenges with calm and clarity.

Creativity and Flow

Learning to stay rooted in the present can help you find ease and inspiration, and access states of heightened engagement, connection, and productivity.

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