Author: Rohan Gunatillake
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509823336
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Everybody's experience of Christmas is different. But whether you are someone who absolutely loves Christmas or someone who could live without it, its intensity can be exhausting. In A Very Mindful Christmas, Rohan Gunatillake, creator of the bestselling app buddhify, introduces mobile mindfulness, a fresh take on modern meditation and reveals how we can approach the Christmas season to make it feel less stressful, calm, balanced and full of joy. This eBook short presents twelve techniques to help us be mindful at all times during the festive period, whether this be spending time with family, last minute Christmas shopping amongst the crowds or putting the turkey in the oven. A Very Mindful Christmas shows that if we apply the principles and techniques of mindfulness and meditation to Christmas, it is as good a time to be calm, connected and kind as any other.
A Very Mindful Christmas
Author: Rohan Gunatillake
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509823336
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Everybody's experience of Christmas is different. But whether you are someone who absolutely loves Christmas or someone who could live without it, its intensity can be exhausting. In A Very Mindful Christmas, Rohan Gunatillake, creator of the bestselling app buddhify, introduces mobile mindfulness, a fresh take on modern meditation and reveals how we can approach the Christmas season to make it feel less stressful, calm, balanced and full of joy. This eBook short presents twelve techniques to help us be mindful at all times during the festive period, whether this be spending time with family, last minute Christmas shopping amongst the crowds or putting the turkey in the oven. A Very Mindful Christmas shows that if we apply the principles and techniques of mindfulness and meditation to Christmas, it is as good a time to be calm, connected and kind as any other.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509823336
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Everybody's experience of Christmas is different. But whether you are someone who absolutely loves Christmas or someone who could live without it, its intensity can be exhausting. In A Very Mindful Christmas, Rohan Gunatillake, creator of the bestselling app buddhify, introduces mobile mindfulness, a fresh take on modern meditation and reveals how we can approach the Christmas season to make it feel less stressful, calm, balanced and full of joy. This eBook short presents twelve techniques to help us be mindful at all times during the festive period, whether this be spending time with family, last minute Christmas shopping amongst the crowds or putting the turkey in the oven. A Very Mindful Christmas shows that if we apply the principles and techniques of mindfulness and meditation to Christmas, it is as good a time to be calm, connected and kind as any other.
The Magic Moment
Author: Niall Breslin
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 0717192288
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Freddie is excited about his first trip to the swimming pool. But when he gets there, he finds it scary. So scary in fact, that he just wants to go home ... Later that evening, Nana teaches him a secret trick. It's called the Magic Moment Trick and it gives you superpowers when you're facing something scary. You simply close your eyes, think of your happiest memory and squeeze your finger and thumb together. Beautifully illustrated by Sheena Dempsey, Bressie's first picture book for children incorporates an easy mindfulness technique within a charming story. The Magic Moment helps children return to the present moment and is a must for parents or anyone working with children who wants to help them feel the fear and jump in anyway. 'Teaches children a really simple and effective mindfulness technique for managing big feelings' Dr Malie Coyne 'A book with an important message' Irish Independent 'The sort of book that could be genuinely helpful to an anxious child' The Irish Times
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 0717192288
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Freddie is excited about his first trip to the swimming pool. But when he gets there, he finds it scary. So scary in fact, that he just wants to go home ... Later that evening, Nana teaches him a secret trick. It's called the Magic Moment Trick and it gives you superpowers when you're facing something scary. You simply close your eyes, think of your happiest memory and squeeze your finger and thumb together. Beautifully illustrated by Sheena Dempsey, Bressie's first picture book for children incorporates an easy mindfulness technique within a charming story. The Magic Moment helps children return to the present moment and is a must for parents or anyone working with children who wants to help them feel the fear and jump in anyway. 'Teaches children a really simple and effective mindfulness technique for managing big feelings' Dr Malie Coyne 'A book with an important message' Irish Independent 'The sort of book that could be genuinely helpful to an anxious child' The Irish Times
A Very New York Christmas
Author: Michael Storrings
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312377052
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
A collection of New York City Christmas watercolor paintings depicts such traditions as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center, and the Holiday Train show at the Botanical Garden.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312377052
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
A collection of New York City Christmas watercolor paintings depicts such traditions as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center, and the Holiday Train show at the Botanical Garden.
Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year
Author: Beth Kempton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982151862
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Shares strategies for achieving an authentic, meaningful, and stress-free holiday season, providing holistic guidelines for late November through early January for setting and achieving prioritized, mindful seasonal goals.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982151862
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Shares strategies for achieving an authentic, meaningful, and stress-free holiday season, providing holistic guidelines for late November through early January for setting and achieving prioritized, mindful seasonal goals.
Mindfulness for Creativity
Author: Dr. Danny Penman
Publisher: Piatkus Books
ISBN: 9780349408217
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The original Mindfulness was written for those struggling to cope with the frantic pace of modern life. Mindfulness for Creativity is written for those who want to optimise their work, life and overall wellbeing. The simple mindfulness techniques at the heart of the book have been proven to enhance creativity, problem solving and decision making. They also dissolve anxiety, stress and depression while enhancing mental resilience and overall wellbeing. The four week programme takes just 10-20 minutes per day. The easy-to-follow programme works by clearing your mind and allowing innovative ideas to take form and crystallise. This helps you to spontaneously 'see' the solution to a problem, to conjure up new ideas, or to create works of art and design with true insight and flair. The programme also helps build the courage necessary for you to follow your ideas wherever they should lead - and the resilience to cope with the inevitable knockbacks. This book will help your mind work more effectively so that you can solve problems faster, more intuitively and have the inner confidence to drive your ideas forward. The accompanying CD contains 6 meditations that you can use to build an ongoing practice, mixing and matching meditations to suit your circumstances.
Publisher: Piatkus Books
ISBN: 9780349408217
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The original Mindfulness was written for those struggling to cope with the frantic pace of modern life. Mindfulness for Creativity is written for those who want to optimise their work, life and overall wellbeing. The simple mindfulness techniques at the heart of the book have been proven to enhance creativity, problem solving and decision making. They also dissolve anxiety, stress and depression while enhancing mental resilience and overall wellbeing. The four week programme takes just 10-20 minutes per day. The easy-to-follow programme works by clearing your mind and allowing innovative ideas to take form and crystallise. This helps you to spontaneously 'see' the solution to a problem, to conjure up new ideas, or to create works of art and design with true insight and flair. The programme also helps build the courage necessary for you to follow your ideas wherever they should lead - and the resilience to cope with the inevitable knockbacks. This book will help your mind work more effectively so that you can solve problems faster, more intuitively and have the inner confidence to drive your ideas forward. The accompanying CD contains 6 meditations that you can use to build an ongoing practice, mixing and matching meditations to suit your circumstances.
The Mindful Way Through Stress
Author: Shamash Alidina
Publisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 1462509401
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Take a deep breath. Feeling less stressed already? Bestselling author Shamash Alidina shows just how simple it is to master the proven techniques of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in this engaging guide. MBSR has enhanced the physical and emotional well-being of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. In as little as 10 minutes a day over 8 weeks, you'll be taken step by step through a carefully structured sequence of guided meditations (available to purchasers for download at the companion website) and easy yoga exercises. Vivid stories, everyday examples, and opportunities for self-reflection make the book especially inviting. Science shows that MBSR works--and now it is easier than ever to get started.
Publisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 1462509401
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Take a deep breath. Feeling less stressed already? Bestselling author Shamash Alidina shows just how simple it is to master the proven techniques of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in this engaging guide. MBSR has enhanced the physical and emotional well-being of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. In as little as 10 minutes a day over 8 weeks, you'll be taken step by step through a carefully structured sequence of guided meditations (available to purchasers for download at the companion website) and easy yoga exercises. Vivid stories, everyday examples, and opportunities for self-reflection make the book especially inviting. Science shows that MBSR works--and now it is easier than ever to get started.
Modern Mindfulness
Author: Rohan Gunatillake
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250116422
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
In Modern Mindfulness, Rohan Gunatillake argues that to lead more mindful, calm and happy lives, switching off is the last thing we need to do. Instead he gives readers ideas, principles, and techniques to bring awareness, composure, and kindness whatever they are doing. Filled with over sixty practical exercises, the author’s mobile mindfulness approach gives the benefits of meditation to even the busiest of lives. Ideas from Modern Mindfulness: - Learn to fade out instead just falling asleep - Learn to watch TV mindfully (yes, it’s possible!) - Make mobility part of mindfulness (we’re always on the move!) - Use technology for good instead of evil (no need to do a digital detox). - Learn to “whack-a-thought” and stay centered
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250116422
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
In Modern Mindfulness, Rohan Gunatillake argues that to lead more mindful, calm and happy lives, switching off is the last thing we need to do. Instead he gives readers ideas, principles, and techniques to bring awareness, composure, and kindness whatever they are doing. Filled with over sixty practical exercises, the author’s mobile mindfulness approach gives the benefits of meditation to even the busiest of lives. Ideas from Modern Mindfulness: - Learn to fade out instead just falling asleep - Learn to watch TV mindfully (yes, it’s possible!) - Make mobility part of mindfulness (we’re always on the move!) - Use technology for good instead of evil (no need to do a digital detox). - Learn to “whack-a-thought” and stay centered
The Art of Breathing
Author: Danny Penman
Publisher: Conari Press
ISBN: 1633410897
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher’s Note: This title is now available under a new edition, The Art of Breathing ISBN 9781642970425. This edition will include a new afterword by Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness. International bestselling author Dr. Danny Penman provides a concise guide to letting go, finding peace, and practicing mindfulness in a messy world, simply by taking the time to breathe. With these simple exercises he teaches you how to dissolve anxiety, stress, and unhappiness, enhance your mind, and unleash your creativity. You will start to smile more, worry less, and with each little moment of mindfulness, discover a happier, calmer you. It really is as easy as breathing. All you need is a chair, a body, some air, and your mind. That's it!
Publisher: Conari Press
ISBN: 1633410897
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher’s Note: This title is now available under a new edition, The Art of Breathing ISBN 9781642970425. This edition will include a new afterword by Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness. International bestselling author Dr. Danny Penman provides a concise guide to letting go, finding peace, and practicing mindfulness in a messy world, simply by taking the time to breathe. With these simple exercises he teaches you how to dissolve anxiety, stress, and unhappiness, enhance your mind, and unleash your creativity. You will start to smile more, worry less, and with each little moment of mindfulness, discover a happier, calmer you. It really is as easy as breathing. All you need is a chair, a body, some air, and your mind. That's it!
Get Some Headspace
Author: Andy Puddicombe
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
ISBN: 9781444722208
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
'If you're thinking about trying mindfulness, this is the perfect introduction....I'm grateful to Andy for helping me on this journey.' BILL GATES 'It's kind of genius' EMMA WATSON Feeling stressed about Christmas/Brexit/everthing? Try this... Demystifying meditation for the modern world: an accessible and practical route to improved health, happiness and well being, in as little as 10 minutes. Andy Puddicombe, founder of the celebrated Headspace, is on a mission: to get people to take 10 minutes out of their day to sit in the now. Here he shares his simple to learn, but highly effective techniques of meditation. * Rest an anxious, busy mind * Find greater ease when faced with difficult emotions, thoughts, circumstances * Improve focus and concentration * Sleep better * Achieve new levels of calm and fulfilment. The benefits of mindfulness and meditation are well documented and here Andy brings this ancient practice into the modern world, tailor made for the most time starved among us. First published as Get Some Headspace, this reissue shows you how just 10 minutes of mediation per day can bring about life changing results.
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
ISBN: 9781444722208
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
'If you're thinking about trying mindfulness, this is the perfect introduction....I'm grateful to Andy for helping me on this journey.' BILL GATES 'It's kind of genius' EMMA WATSON Feeling stressed about Christmas/Brexit/everthing? Try this... Demystifying meditation for the modern world: an accessible and practical route to improved health, happiness and well being, in as little as 10 minutes. Andy Puddicombe, founder of the celebrated Headspace, is on a mission: to get people to take 10 minutes out of their day to sit in the now. Here he shares his simple to learn, but highly effective techniques of meditation. * Rest an anxious, busy mind * Find greater ease when faced with difficult emotions, thoughts, circumstances * Improve focus and concentration * Sleep better * Achieve new levels of calm and fulfilment. The benefits of mindfulness and meditation are well documented and here Andy brings this ancient practice into the modern world, tailor made for the most time starved among us. First published as Get Some Headspace, this reissue shows you how just 10 minutes of mediation per day can bring about life changing results.
Being Mindful Like Grandpa
Author: Sheri Mabry
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807506206
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When worrying takes over, a boy uses mindfulness to calm down, just like Grandpa taught him. Every fall a boy hikes up the mountain with his grandpa and parents. Except this year he and his parents moved to a new place, and Grandpa's back home. As the boy sets out on a new mountain trail with his parents, he begins to worry about everything that's different. But he remembers that when Grandpa needs to calm his worries, he uses mindfulness. So the boy does too.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807506206
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When worrying takes over, a boy uses mindfulness to calm down, just like Grandpa taught him. Every fall a boy hikes up the mountain with his grandpa and parents. Except this year he and his parents moved to a new place, and Grandpa's back home. As the boy sets out on a new mountain trail with his parents, he begins to worry about everything that's different. But he remembers that when Grandpa needs to calm his worries, he uses mindfulness. So the boy does too.