As an academic psychologist I have been fascinated with the development of knowledge around metacognition. My research and teaching interests have focused on helping individuals use metacognitive awareness as a strategy to enhance their feelings of self efficacy. In the book on Mindful Breathing I explore how mindfulness meditation is a form of metacognition that helps individuals gain deeper control over their attention and emotions (self regulation) and thus improve their ability to feel "in control" of their mind and body.