Science has proven what contemplative traditions have taught for centuries: Meditation holds a key to a life of balance, peace, and joy. Join neuropsychologist Rick Hanson, PhD, and neurologist Richard Mendius, MD, as they present several different meditation techniques to promote concentration, reduce stress, and cultivate a more positive outlook. Explore a collection of guided meditations picked for the kinds of challenges modern workers face: stress, focus, gratitude, and more. Reshape your brain with exercises including "Steadying your mind" to tap the full creative power of your attention, "Taking in the good" to maintain a positive emotional landscape, "Antidote to stress," a conscious way to activate your body's relaxation response, and more.