Ten Percent Happier

Ten Percent Happier tailors meditation to skeptics with a pragmatic, science-backed approach. Its 40+ expert teachers — 30% more than Headspace's core faculty — include addiction specialist Judson Brewer and best-selling author Sharon Salzberg. The app was born from ABC News anchor Dan Harris's on-air panic attack, leading to courses that target real-world issues like addiction and productivity. With a 22% lower dropout rate than the average meditation app, it retains users through practical, non-spiritual instruction. A clinical trial demonstrated a 25% decrease in workplace burnout among participants using the app for 8 weeks, making it ideal for busy professionals seeking measurable stress relief.