Mindfulness for Dummies
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Are you tired, unproductive or stressed out? Maybe you're suffering from high-blood pressure, illness or even chronic pain? Recommended by medical professionals around the world, mindfulness is the latest cutting-edge meditation therapy that works to clear the mind of the distracting thoughts and mental clutter that accumulate day-to-day. Focusing on breathing and other self-control techniques, mindfulness is scientifically proven to leave patients calmer, self-aware and free from the unrealistic expectations that damage the way we all live and work. And with this expert, easy-to-follow guide, there's never been a better time to get to grips with mindfulness and the many ways it can help you lead a happier, healthier life.Mindfulness For Dummiesincludes an audio CD that leads you through guided meditation exercises, including several short breathing exercises as well as longer sitting postures and walking meditations. This user-friendly CD lets you practice mindfulness effectively, safely and in your own time.
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Mindfulness For Dummiesincludes:
Part 1 - Introducing Mindfulness
Chapter 1 - Discovering Mindfulness
Chapter 2 - Why Bother with Mindfulness?
Chapter 3 - Learning Where Mindfulness Comes From
Part 2 - Preparing the Ground for Mindful Living
Chapter 5 - Growing Healthy Attitudes
Chapter 6 - Being a Human Being, not a Human Doing
Part 3 - Practising Mindfulness
Chapter 7 - Getting into Formal Practice
Chapter 8 - Using Mindfulness For Yourself and Others
Chapter 9 - Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life
Chapter 10 - Establishing Your Own Mindfulness Routine
Chapter 11 - Dealing with Set-Backs and Avoiding Distractions
Part 4 - Reaping the Rewards of Mindfulness
Chapter 12 - Discovering Greater Happiness
Chapter 13 - Reducing Stress, Frustration, Anger and Fatigue
Chapter 14 - Using Mindfulness to Combat Anxiety and Depression
Chapter 15 - Getting Physical: Healing the Body
Chapter 16 - Coaching Children in Mindfulness
Part 5 - The Part of Tens
Chapter 17 - Ten Top Tips for Mindful Living
Chapter 18 - Ten Ways Mindfulness Can Really Help You
Chapter 19 - Ten Unhelpful Ideas about Mindfulness
Chapter 20 - Ten Resources for Further Study (including UK, US and other global resources)
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