Mindfulness For Dummies

by Shamash Alidina

Overview

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, 2^nd 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, 2^nd 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, 2^nd Edition shows you how to reap the benefits of a more attentive life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118868188
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/15/2014
Series:	For Dummies Books
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Shamash Alidina has been teaching mindfulness since 1998 and training mindfulness instructors since 2013. He holds a post-graduate certificate in Teaching Mindfulness-Based Approaches from Bangor University's Centre for Mindfulness, and is co-founder of the world's first Museum of Happiness, headquartered in London.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Mindfulness 5

Chapter 1: Discovering Mindfulness 7

Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Mindfulness 21

Part 2: Preparing the Ground for Mindful Living 41

Chapter 3: Making Mindfulness a Daily Habit 43

Chapter 4: Growing Healthy Attitudes 61

Chapter 5: Humans Being Versus Humans Doing 83

Part 3: Practising Mindfulness 101

Chapter 6: Getting Into Formal Mindfulness Meditation Practise 103

Chapter 7: Using Mindfulness for Yourself and Others 131

Chapter 8: Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life 153

Chapter 9: Establishing Your Own Mindfulness Routine 175

Chapter 10: Dealing with Setbacks and Transcending Distractions 193

Part 4: Reaping the Rewards of Mindfulness 213

Chapter 11: Discovering Greater Happiness 215

Chapter 12: Reducing Stress, Anger and Fatigue 239

Chapter 13: Using Mindfulness to Combat Anxiety, Depression and Addiction 259

Chapter 14: Getting Physical: Healing the Body 287

Chapter 15: Sharing Mindfulness with Children 301

Part 5: The Part of Tens 319

Chapter 16: Ten Top Tips for Mindful Living 321

Chapter 17: Ten Ways Mindfulness Can Really Help You 331

Chapter 18: Ten Mindfulness Myths to Expose 343

Chapter 19: Ten Paths to Further Study 353

Index 361