Book description
Use mindfulness to relax and control anxiety, depression, stress and pain
Whether you're looking to control your depression and anxiety levels, improve concentration and reduce stress, or just want to restore balance in your life, Mindfulness For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to slow down, become aware of what is going on around you and react effectively. Focusing on breathing and other self-control techniques, the practice of mindfulness is scientifically proven to calm jittery nerves and free the mind of distracting thoughts, mental clutter and unrealistic expectations.
With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll discover how to pay attention to the present in order to change the way you think, feel and act. Covering the latest research on the effect of mindfulness on the brain, Mindfulness For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to break free from a downward spiral of negative thought and action, and empowers you to make positive choices that support your well-being.
Use mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety, combat pain and more
Receive guidance on incorporating mindfulness into everyday life
Establish your own mindfulness routine
Access audio downloads of guided meditations
Written by a professional mindfulness trainer, and packed with tips to incorporate this practice into your daily life, Mindfulness For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to reap the benefits of a more attentive life.
Table of contents
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- Foreword
- Introduction
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Part I: Getting Started with Mindfulness
- Chapter 1: Discovering Mindfulness
- Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Mindfulness
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Part II: Preparing the Ground for Mindful Living
- Chapter 3: Nurturing Your Motivation
- Chapter 4: Growing Healthy Attitudes
- Chapter 5: Humans Being Versus Humans Doing
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Part III: Practising Mindfulness
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Chapter 6: Getting Into Formal Mindfulness Meditation Practice
- Preparing Your Body and Mind for Mindfulness Meditation
- Savouring Mindful Eating Meditation
- Relaxing with Mindful Breathing Meditation
- Engaging in Mindful Movement
- Trying Out the Body Scan Meditation
- Enjoying Sitting Meditation
- Stepping Out with Walking Meditations
- Generating Compassion: Metta Meditations
- Chapter 7: Using Mindfulness for Yourself and Others
- Chapter 8: Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life
- Chapter 9: Establishing Your Own Mindfulness Routine
- Chapter 10: Dealing with Setbacks and Transcending Distractions
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Chapter 6: Getting Into Formal Mindfulness Meditation Practice
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Part IV: Reaping the Rewards of Mindfulness
- Chapter 11: Discovering Greater Happiness
- Chapter 12: Reducing Stress, Anger and Fatigue
- Chapter 13: Using Mindfulness to Combat Anxiety, Depression and Addiction
- Chapter 14: Getting Physical: Healing the Body
- Chapter 15: Coaching Children in Mindfulness
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Part V: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 16: Ten Top Tips for Mindful Living
- Chapter 17: Ten Ways Mindfulness Can Really Help You
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Chapter 18: Ten Mindfulness Myths to Expose
- Mindfulness Is All about the Mind
- Mindfulness Isn’t for Restless People
- Mindfulness Is Positive Thinking
- Mindfulness Is Only for Buddhists
- Mindfulness Is Only for Tough Times
- Mindfulness Is a Set of Techniques
- Mindfulness Isn’t for Me
- Mindfulness Meditation Is Relaxation
- Mindfulness Can Be Used Instead of Therapy or Medicine
- Mindfulness Is Complicated and Boring
- Chapter 19: Ten Paths to Further Study
- About the Author
- Cheat Sheet
- More Dummies Products
Product information
- Title: Mindfulness For Dummies, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2014
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781118868188
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