Enter mindfulness.
Rooted in Buddhist meditative traditions, the modern practice of mindfulness helps us tune out and look inward, honing the ability to better understand ourselves, see the true nature of things, and fathom the factors at play in various situations. One key to mindfulness is to slow down and shut out thoughts of the past and the future to focus on the present, what is happening and needs to be done now, and fighting the urge to get things done fast.
Mindfulness has been adopted by many and touted as an effective approach to improve one's well-being. Corporations and other institutions have been getting their staff on the bandwagon, and we'd like you to hop on as well. The number of titles on mindfulness is a testament to its current popularity, but you don't need a pile of books on the subject, just one or maybe two. May we suggest...
Mindfulness for Life: A Six-Week Guide to Inner Peace by Oli Doyle
Orion Publishing
9781409160663
Orion Publishing
9781409160663
More than just stress management, mindfulness is about improving your overall well-being. Let mindfulness teacher Oli Doyle show you how living in the present moment can help in all areas of your life. Doyle's easy-to-follow mindfulness roadmap comprises six-week segments, where each week focuses on a basic mindfulness principle. Written in everyday language, this book also contains daily online exercises to help your mind work more effectively and build your confidence.
Mindfulness without the Bells and Beads by Clif Smith
John Wiley
9781119750765
John Wiley
9781119750765
Clif Smith, a US Army veteran, former diplomat, and CIA-trained former intelligence officer, is also a qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher by the UC San Diego School of Medicine. He built an award-winning Mindful Leadership programme at Ernst and Young LLP, delivering practical training to thousands of personnel across the globe. In this bestselling book, Smith shares teachings and insights to help achieve the tangible benefits of practising mindfulness as a fundamental part of our lives.
We feel there's enough here that will help you start your mindfulness journey. We're coming up with some picks on meditation, a key aspect of mindfulness practice, so watch this space.
Mindfulness for Worriers by Padraig O`Morain
Hodder & Stoughton
9781473619470
Hodder & Stoughton
9781473619470
O`Morain provides mindfulness-based techniques to help you deal with anxiety-inducing episodes by learning to accept and overcome strong emotions without getting tangled in negative and damaging thoughts. Those who tend to be easily stressed or anxious will find some comfort in the scientific evidence behind the effectiveness of mindfulness as well as lots of practical advice on how to quiet an anxious, racing mind.
Mindfulness and Emotions by Sandy Clarke and Eugene Tee
MPH Group Publishing
9789674155100
MPH Group Publishing
9789674155100
Mindfulness practitioner Sandy Clarke and emotions researcher Eugene Tee team up to equip you with the tools you need to de-stress, remain calm under pressure, and cultivate contentment. Explore questions that will give you valuable insights into your mind and how mindfulness can help you to flourish and enhance your psychological well-being. May this book provide what you need to feel less stressed and more at ease with your mind as you embark on your mindfulness journey.
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life (10th Anniversary Edition) by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Hyperion
9781401307783
Hyperion
9781401307783
Jon Kabat-Zinn helped popularise mindfulness in the West way back when. This 10th anniversary edition of his bestselling classic comes with a new afterword by him. Let the author take you through the foundational principles of mindfulness and how to incorporate it into your daily life and discover why this book is still considered the book on mindfulness.
Kindfulness by Ajahn Brahm
Wisdom Publications, US
9781614291992
Wisdom Publications, US
9781614291992
Mindfulness, according to Ajahn Brahm, is not enough. The popular Buddhist preacher and abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia suggests a new approach to meditation: "kindfulness". With his trademark storytelling and humour (which his followers are all-too-familiar with), plus step-by-step instructions, Brahm demonstrates how kindness paired with mindfulness can unlock the door to new ways of living with compassion.
We feel there's enough here that will help you start your mindfulness journey. We're coming up with some picks on meditation, a key aspect of mindfulness practice, so watch this space.
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