The now effect

Elisha Goldstein, a clinical psychologist who co-founded Mindful Living Programs, builds on the familiar practice of returning attention to the present moment. This guide moves beyond awareness alone and offers hands-on methods for lasting change. Readers learn to notice the pause between a trigger and their reaction, which gives them room to loosen the automatic beliefs and thought patterns that no longer help them. The exercises aim to ease stress and physical pain, foster a sense of emotional freedom, and support a healthier brain. Goldstein also argues that the choices we make right now can reshape the rest of our lives, and he shows how to meet hardship with more patience and reconnect with what matters most.

The book is designed to be practiced rather than only read. Scannable tags link to video clips of Goldstein demonstrating his exercises, and the ebook edition includes the videos embedded in the text.