The Here-and-Now Habit

How Mindfulness Can Help You Break Unhealthy Habits Once and for All

By: Hugh G. Byrne PhD

Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain

Have you found yourself doing something and thinking, Why do I keep doing this? We all have an unhealthy habit - or two, or three. Yours may be as simple as wasting time on the Internet, constantly checking your email, or spending too much time in front of the TV. Or it may be more serious, like habitual drinking, emotional overeating, constant self-criticism, or chronic worrying. Whatever your harmful habit is - you have the power to break it.

The Here-and-Now Habit provides proven, effective techniques to help you stop existing on autopilot and start living in the here and now. You'll learn how to cultivate mindfulness to calm and focus your mind, be aware of thoughts without identifying with them or believing they are true, deal with difficult emotions, and clarify your own intentions regarding unhealthy habits by asking yourself, What do I want? How important is it to me to make this change?

By learning to pay attention to your thoughts and actions in the moment, you'll discover how to let go of old patterns and create healthier habits and ways of living that will make you feel good about yourself. And when you feel good about you, you can do just about anything.

©2016 Hugh G. Byrne (P)2016 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Hugh G. Byrne brings together contemporary science, ancient teachings, and his own experience to help his readers learn to suffer less by changing unskillful habits - what a generous gift!" (Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness)

Chamberlain's reading seems jarring here.

It's a lovely text, but the audible reading seems abrasive; the tone somehow misses the thoughtfulness of the book.

a good book :)

loaded with helpful tips great for anybody struggling with obsessive thoughts it's all about staying in the present moment I feel better already...

All the nuggets

He takes a lot of the best teachings from around the world and makes it easy to understand and stay focused on what’s actually important! Great book

great Listen

Would you listen to The Here-and-Now Habit again? Why?

Yes, and enjoy just jumping around to various areas as required.

Who was your favorite character and why?

na

What does Mike Chamberlain bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

clear

What did you learn from The Here-and-Now Habit that you would use in your daily life?

meditation tracking

Any additional comments?

great book on mindfulness

Hugh Byrne yes, narrator not so much

I have a meditation course written and read by Hugh Byrne himself. His voice is rich, warm, thoughtful. Maybe if I had not had the experience of listening to him, I would be okay with this narrator. As it is, I simply cannot listen to this book. His voice is sharp . And he has no connection with what he is reading.