Mindfulness For Dummies 2e (For Dummies Series)

Alidina, Shamash

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118868188 ISBN 13: 9781118868188

Publisher: For Dummies, 2014

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 moreReceive guidance on incorporating mindfulness into everyday lifeEstablish your own mindfulness routineAccess 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.

Review:

I really suggest reading this book. It s a brilliant guide about to how to be mindful in your daily life (Your Fitness, January 2015)

From the Back Cover:

Learn to:

• Clear your mind and become happier, healthier and more self-aware
• Use mindfulness to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and more
• Establish your own mindfulness routine

Use mindfulness to restore balance in your life

Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or debilitating pain? Whatever drove you to pick up this book, rest assured you've chosen the right path! Inside, you'll find out how mindfulness can help calm jittery nerves, reduce stress and pain, free the mind of distracting thoughts -- and reignite your perception of this mystery called life.

• Behold the marvels of mindfulness -- understand the meaning of mindfulness, take a look at mindful meditation and grasp how mindfulness can heal the body and mind
• Take a deep breath -- use mindfulness meditation to combat anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, anger and fatigue
• Here's to a happier you -- pave your own path to happiness with helpful tips on applying mindfulness to generate positive emotions
• Have an attitude of gratitude -- discover how attitude affects outcome and look beyond problem-solving to truly prepare yourself for incorporating mindfulness into your life
• Put the "I" in mindfulness -- find practical ways to establish your own mindfulness routine, whether you're at work, on the go or juggling everyday stresses

Open the book and find:

• Tried and true ways mindfulness can really help you
• Advice for dealing with setbacks and avoiding distractions
• Ways to use mindfulness to manage physical pain
• How to teach mindfulness to children
• Constructive ways to react to unpleasant emotions
• The importance of remembering that thoughts aren't facts
• How mindfulness boosts creativity