Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy

Good Morning, I Love You explores the science and practice of self-compassion and mindfulness. Many people seek greater inner calm, ease, joy, and purpose but find meditation difficult or judge themselves for struggling with it. Dr. Shauna Shapiro explains the brain science behind self-criticism and negative thinking patterns, noting that humans are naturally hardwired toward self-criticism, which undermines our experience of life. Shapiro, a leading scientist studying mindfulness's effects on the brain, argues that acting with kindness and compassion toward ourselves is key to rewiring our brains for positivity. The book presents this approach through short chapters combining science, wisdom, and personal narrative. It includes Shapiro's "Good Morning, I Love You" practice, in which you greet yourself daily with these words as a way to change your brain's circuitry and cultivate lasting feelings of calm, clarity, and joy.