Be calm, collected and in the moment Too often, life just races by. You dont fully experience whats happening now, because youre too busy thinking about what needs doing tomorrow, or distracted by what happened yesterday. And all the time your mind is chattering with commentary or judgement. Mindfulness allows you to experience the moment instead of just rushing through it. Being mindful opens you up to new ideas and new ways of doing things, reducing stress and increasing your enjoyment of life. With ideas, tips and techniques to help you enjoy a more mindful approach to life, youll learn how to: Adopt more positive ways of thinking and behaving Become calmer and more confident Break free from unhelpful thoughts and thinking patterns Bring about positive changes in your relationships Achieve a new level of self-awareness and understanding Life is happening right now; mindfulness will help you live in the moment, so it doesnt pass you by!
Introduction 1 How Mindful Are You? 11 Part One: Understanding Mindfulness 17 1 Why be Mindful? 19 2 Moving Towards Mindful Thinking 33 3 Mindful Thinking and Feeling 59 4 Mindful Doing 75 Part Two: Putting It into Practice 95 5 Managing Painful Emotions: Anger, Worry and Anxiety, Guilt 99 6 Mindfulness for Self-Esteem: Confidence, Self-Esteem and Loneliness 125 7 Mindful Motivation: Goals and Willpower 141 8 Mindfulness with Others: Listening, Managing Criticism, Forgiving, Persuading and Motivating 159 9 Mindfulness at Work: Interviews, Meetings and Presentations 181 Conclusion 195 References 197 About the Author 199 Acknowledgements 201 Index 203
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