Waking Up Reviews and details

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• Struggles Years after TBI

  The one thing that I've heard and read and been told a bunch of times is not to compare yourself now to who you were before your injury, and while there is merit to that, it's obviously really hard not to do sometimes. The thing that I try to keep in mind is that - injury or no injury - I would be different now than I was then anyway. that's just how life goes. Meditation has really helped me in this area... To... Source: over 1 year ago

• Why does Sam describe himself as a "Neuroscientist" and a "Philosopher" on his website?

  Am I missing something? I can’t find mention of “philosopher” on samharris.org or wakingup.com. I see a mention of neuroscientist, but I think a PhD degree should allow you to call yourself that. As for credibility in both areas, check citations to his works - books (philosophy) as well as scientific papers (neuroscience). Source: almost 2 years ago

• Need Help

  It's cliche, but try to take it one day at a time, one step at a time. meditation has helped me out a lot over the years... If you want to at least give it a shot, you can do a free 30-day trial at wakingup.com. I've made it part of my morning routine and, though it's not a cure-all, it really can get you in the right headspace to start your day with a little less stress. Source: about 2 years ago

• What is mindfulness/meditation in a nutshell, what is it, what do you do?

  I use the Waking Up app. There are a number of free lessons available in the app. Try them. This is my "top tip". Source: about 2 years ago

• TBI the battle never ends and its dark right now.

  Meditation too - free 30 day trial at wakingup.com. Source: over 2 years ago

• It’s one thing to just have TBI, but to have it amplify depression and anxiety…

  I put this in every post pretty much haha but I've been using the Waking Up meditation app for a few years and it's really helped a lot with my mental state in general. You can try it for free at wakingup.com and if you can't afford a subscription after the trial, you can email their support team and they'll give it to you free for a while I think. Source: over 2 years ago

• The ONLY meditation app that has ever helped me. Waking Up by Sam Harris

  I love this technique so much I hope to use it in my own personal passion project, but this post isn't about that - go and check it out https://wakingup.com/. Source: over 2 years ago

• Ask HN: How to start developing critical thinking?

  By Thomas Gilovich Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Reading most articles from lesswrong.com or slatestarcodex.com Slightly unrelated: You analyzing yourself in such critical way reminds me of myself. The only persistent solution to this was meditation using Sam Harris waking up app (it's free if you email them). https://wakingup.com/. - Source: Hacker News / over 2 years ago

• Introduction to Non-dual Meditation

  For example, many people have gotten started with non-duality with the Waking Up app and while some preparation is offered, it's not excessive. Source: over 2 years ago

• Losing my past life

  Finally, in addition to seeing a neuropsych (and quitting drinking), I found that meditation was hugely beneficial in a lot of ways... For my mood, relationships, just trying to be a more open-minded/patient individual in general. I use Sam Harris' app, Waking Up (wakingup.com) everyday and it's been great. you can do a free trial, and if you can't afford it after that you can send their support team an email - I... Source: over 2 years ago

• Why do you waste so much time on the internet

  I feel you! What helped me was Mindfulness meditation, this in particular: https://wakingup.com/. You can get at least one year free there. - Source: Hacker News / over 2 years ago

• Newbie here

  There's a truly amazing app - that has had a huge impact on my life.... It normally costs $$ after the trial, but if you email them that funds are tight...they'll let you have it for free... https://wakingup.com/Again, what I have truly loved about the app...is not only the massive amount of content (and they add more all the time) but the fact that it provides education / gudiance on both the practice of... Source: over 2 years ago

• Meditation makes me feel great. Do you think it has any downsides, like losing contact with reality?

  I would recommend using secular sources for instruction and inspiration then. I personally don't meditate but I have heard good things about Sam Harris's instructions: https://wakingup.com/. Source: over 2 years ago

• [General Advice] Full time job & writing my Master's thesis: here's everything I used to help myself staying productive

  🧘🏻‍♂️ Waking up is another app I used for meditation, it’s a bit expensive but Sam Harris has just an amazing voice. Source: over 2 years ago

• Recovering slowly but surely - Things that I think helped

  Meditation - As real as the conditions we all suffer are, your mental health does play a big part in making the symptoms worse. I've been doing 10 minutes a day and it does help a lot. Even on the days where I feel I am relapsing, it really helps to gain the skillset to able to ground yourself to the moment. It makes a huge difference. I've been using https://wakingup.com android app. You can get year membership... Source: over 2 years ago

• Trying to turn my life and mental stability around, want to give meditation a serious go.

  Https://wakingup.com/ this is Sam Harris. His course has a free seven day trial and if you like it and want to continue, the premium is free if you write an email and ask them for it. Sam's course has helped me immensely. I hope it helps you too. Source: over 2 years ago

• Studying Buddhism before Zen?

  Https://wakingup.com/ If it's too expensive send them an email they will give it to you for free no questions asked. Source: over 2 years ago

• Ask HN: How do I get over my obsession over operating systems?

  Maybe try meditation? This just sounds like obsessive thought. You'd want to stop thinking. Generally, it doesn't do much good to suppress thought, kind of harmful. You kind of want to let it settle like sand in a glass of water. If you try to push it down with a spoon, it'll just whip around and keep floating around. If you can just sit still with your mind without whipping around a no-thought spoon, maybe it... - Source: Hacker News / almost 3 years ago

• Ask HN: Have you had any real benefits from apps like Headspace, Fabulous, etc.?

  After trying Headspace and Calm I settled on the app Waking Up[0] and have been using it for a couple of years now. It's been a huge help. It's a lot more than just a guided meditation app. While you can get some benefits from simply practicing meditation, it can feel a bit aimless. What I like about Waking Up is the conversations with experienced meditators where they talk about the practice itself. These serve... - Source: Hacker News / almost 3 years ago

• In depth meditation guide?

  I highly recommend the Waking Up app. It's by far the best meditation guide I've ever come across, and I've seen it recommended by others here and on YT as well. Source: almost 3 years ago

• Beginner Meditation tips and expectations

  I'd strongly encourage you to seek out teacher or at least read a book or use an app. Personally I can't reccomend Waking Up enough. There is good intro course and lot of talks on theory that answer your questions. Source: almost 3 years ago