Understand yourself and cultivate inner peace by living in the moment with mindulness practices. Mindfulness means being consciously present and aware, in the specific moment and in your life in general. With regular practice, you can learn to be more conscious of and attentive to your body, feelings, and patterns of thought. Doing so will lead to greater knowledge and understanding of yourself. Better yet, the positive effects of regular mindfulness are easy to achieve!
General Note: "Reprinted and updated from Idiot's GuidesĀ®: Mindfulness" -- T.p."Unwind, de-stress, and focus your mind for a healthier, happier you" -- Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: What you need to know about mindfulness. Introducing mindfulness -- How mindfulness works -- Practicing mindfulness -- Cultivating mindful awareness. Awareness of your body -- Awareness of your feelings -- Awareness of your states of mind -- Awareness of psychophysical factors -- Deepening mindfulness with meditation -- Developing a receptive attitude. Nonjudgment and acceptance -- Curiosity, energy, and courage -- Comfort with stillness and silence -- Accessing more joy -- Working toward greater happiness. Compassionate change -- Friends with afflictive emotions -- Getting things done with less stress -- Changing your mind, not your life -- Becoming who you really are -- Mindful in relationship -- A mindful life. Mindful things to do every day -- Developing your mindfulness practice -- Mindful ethics -- Meaning and purpose.