E-Book, Englisch, 360 Seiten, E-Book
ISBN: 978-1-118-86820-1
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
Whether you're looking to control your depression and anxietylevels, improve concentration and reduce stress, or just want torestore balance in your life, Mindfulness For Dummies,2nd Edition shows you how to slow down, become awareof what is going on around you and react effectively. Focusing onbreathing and other self-control techniques, the practice ofmindfulness is scientifically proven to calm jittery nerves andfree the mind of distracting thoughts, mental clutter andunrealistic expectations.
With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll discover how to payattention to the present in order to change the way you think, feeland act. Covering the latest research on the effect of mindfulnesson the brain, Mindfulness For Dummies, 2ndEdition shows you how to break free from a downward spiral ofnegative thought and action, and empowers you to make positivechoices that support your well-being.
* Use mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety, combat pain andmore
* Receive guidance on incorporating mindfulness into everydaylife
* Establish your own mindfulness routine
* Access audio downloads of guided meditations
Written by a professional mindfulness trainer, and packed withtips to incorporate this practice into your daily life,Mindfulness For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows youhow to reap the benefits of a more attentive life.
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Foreword xiii
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Mindfulness 5
Chapter 1: Discovering Mindfulness 7
Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Mindfulness 21
Part II: Preparing the Ground for Mindful Living 37
Chapter 3: Nurturing Your Motivation 39
Chapter 4: Growing Healthy Attitudes 53
Chapter 5: Humans Being Versus Humans Doing 73
Part III: Practising Mindfulness 89
Chapter 6: Getting Into Formal Mindfulness Meditation Practice 91
Chapter 7: Using Mindfulness for Yourself and Others 119
Chapter 8: Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life 139
Chapter 9: Establishing Your Own Mindfulness Routine 159
Chapter 10: Dealing with Setbacks and Transcending Distractions 177
Part IV: Reaping the Rewards of Mindfulness 197
Chapter 11: Discovering Greater Happiness 199
Chapter 12: Reducing Stress, Anger and Fatigue 219
Chapter 13: Using Mindfulness to Combat Anxiet y, Depression and Addiction 237
Chapter 14: Getting Physical: Healing the Body 259
Chapter 15: Coaching Children in Mindfulness 273
Part V: The Part of Tens 289
Chapter 16: Ten Top Tips for Mindful Living 291
Chapter 17: Ten Ways Mindfulness Can Really Help You 301
Chapter 18: Ten Mindfulness Myths to Expose 311
Chapter 19: Ten Paths to Further Study 319
Index 327