Unplug: Summary Review
This is a summary review of Unplug containing key details about Unplug.
What is Unplug About?
"Unplug: A Simple Guide to Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers" is a book by Suze Yalof Schwartz, a former fashion editor turned meditation teacher and CEO of the meditation studio Unplug Meditation. In this book, Schwartz shares her journey to finding peace and mindfulness through meditation and provides tips for busy people to incorporate meditation into their lives.
In Unplug, the author brilliantly simplifies this powerful practice and shows the overwhelmed and overworked how easy it is to unplug in order to relieve stress, regain focus, and recharge. She debunks the common misperceptions about meditation, including the notion that you need to sit still for long periods of time, or that you need to "turn off your brain." She also shares the life-changing benefits you will experience, the proven science of how meditation literally changes your brain, as well as easy techniques and tips to easily incorporate meditation into your daily life.
Summary Points & Takeaways from Unplug
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book include:
* The Benefits of Meditation: Schwartz argues that meditation can help reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being.
* Meditation for Busy People: Schwartz provides tips for busy people to incorporate meditation into their lives, including setting aside time each day for meditation, finding a quiet place to meditate, and using guided meditations to get started.
* The Power of Mindfulness: Schwartz argues that mindfulness is the key to unlocking the full potential of meditation and that being present and attentive in the moment can help reduce stress and improve mental clarity.
* Overcoming Resistance to Meditation: Schwartz provides tips for overcoming resistance to meditation, including finding a comfortable position, setting a timer, and focusing on the breath.
* The Importance of Community: Schwartz argues that the support and encouragement of a community of meditators can help us stay committed to our practice and make it a regular part of our lives.
* Overall, "Unplug" is a practical and accessible guide to meditation for busy skeptics and modern soul seekers. The book provides tips and techniques for incorporating meditation into busy lives, and it offers insights into the benefits of mindfulness and the power of meditation. The book is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their well-being and find peace and clarity through meditation.
Who is the author of Unplug?
Suze Yalof Schwartz is the founder and CEO of Unplug Meditation. For decades she was a fashion editor, director, and stylist at Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and Glamour. She has appeared on Today, Good Morning America, The Early Show, and The View, as well as The Oprah Winfrey Show and CNN.
Book details
- Genre: Nonfiction, Self Help, Health
What are the chapters in Unplug?
Chapter 1. Ready, Set, Unplug
Chapter 2. Take a Seat
Chapter 3. You, Unplugged
Chapter 4. What is Meditation?
Chapter 5. Meditation: Debunked Demystified and Totally Doable
Chapter 6. Strange and Wonderful Thing That May Happen
Chapter 7. Unplug and Recharge
Chapter 8. Sit Happens' The Basics
Chapter 9. Make in Easy
Chapter 10. The Simple Formula for Straight-Up Meditation
Chapter 11. What to "Do" with the Thoughts
Chapter 12. On Having Patience with the Process (and with Yourself)
Chapter 13. Daily Meditations
Chapter 14. Keep If Going
Chapter 15. Other Ways to Meditate
Chapter 16. Guided Awareness Meditation
Chapter 17. Aromatherapy Meditation
Chapter 18. Crystal Meditation
Chapter 19. Sound Meditation
Chapter 20. Intention Meditation
Chapter 21. More practices to Try
Chapter 22. Tapping
Chapter 23. Crystal Healing
Chapter 24. Breath Work
Chapter 25. Sound Baths
Chapter 26. Meditation for Kids
Chapter 27. The Ultimate Secret of Meditation
What is a good quote from Unplug?
Top Quote: “The quieter you get, the more you can hear.” (Meaning) - Unplug Quotes, Suze Yalof Schwartz
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: "Unplug reinvents meditation for today's distracted, stressed out and technology-besieged world. It’s the book I wish I had when I first started meditating. Simple, smart, and inspirational, it provides concrete tools you can use to live a more fulfilling, happier, and yes, more productive life.” — Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of The Sleep Revolution and Thrive
* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you're interested in enhancing your personal growth, I suggest checking out my list of favorite self-development books. These books have been instrumental in my own personal development and I'm confident they can help you too.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
