Mindfulness For Dummies

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.

Use mindfulness to relax and control anxiety, depression, stressand painWhether you're looking to control your depression and anxietylevels, improve concentration and reduce stress, or just want torestore balance in your life, Mindfulness For Dummies2nd Edition shows you how to slow down, become awareof what is going on around you and react effectively. Focusing onbreathing and other self-control techniques, the practice ofmindfulness is scientifically proven to calm jittery nerves andfree the mind of distracting thoughts, mental clutter andunrealistic expectations.With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll discover how to payattention to the present in order to change the way you think, feeland act. Covering the latest research on the effect of mindfulnesson the brain, Mindfulness For Dummies, 2ndEdition shows you how to break free from a downward spiral ofnegative thought and action, and empowers you to make positivechoices that support your well-being.* Use mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety, combat pain andmore* Receive guidance on incorporating mindfulness into everydaylife* Establish your own mindfulness routine* Access audio downloads of guided meditationsWritten by a professional mindfulness trainer, and packed withtips to incorporate this practice into your daily lifeMindfulness For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows youhow to reap the benefits of a more attentive life.

Foreword xiiiIntroduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Mindfulness 5Chapter 1: Discovering Mindfulness 7Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Mindfulness 21Part II: Preparing the Ground for Mindful Living 37Chapter 3: Nurturing Your Motivation 39Chapter 4: Growing Healthy Attitudes 53Chapter 5: Humans Being Versus Humans Doing 73Part III: Practising Mindfulness 89Chapter 6: Getting Into Formal Mindfulness Meditation Practice 91Chapter 7: Using Mindfulness for Yourself and Others 119Chapter 8: Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life 139Chapter 9: Establishing Your Own Mindfulness Routine 159Chapter 10: Dealing with Setbacks and Transcending Distractions 177Part IV: Reaping the Rewards of Mindfulness 197Chapter 11: Discovering Greater Happiness 199Chapter 12: Reducing Stress, Anger and Fatigue 219Chapter 13: Using Mindfulness to Combat Anxiet y, Depression and Addiction 237Chapter 14: Getting Physical: Healing the Body 259Chapter 15: Coaching Children in Mindfulness 273Part V: The Part of Tens 289Chapter 16: Ten Top Tips for Mindful Living 291Chapter 17: Ten Ways Mindfulness Can Really Help You 301Chapter 18: Ten Mindfulness Myths to Expose 311Chapter 19: Ten Paths to Further Study 319Index 327