Mindfulness

Be calm, collected and in the momentToo often, life just races by. You don't fully experiencewhat's happening now, because you're too busy thinkingabout what needs doing tomorrow, or distracted by what happenedyesterday. And all the time your mind is chattering with commentaryor judgement.Mindfulness allows you to experience the moment instead of justrushing through it. Being mindful opens you up to new ideas and newways of doing things, reducing stress and increasing your enjoymentof life.With ideas, tips and techniques to help you enjoy a more mindfulapproach to life, you'll learn how to:* Adopt more positive ways of thinking and behaving* Become calmer and more confident* Break free from unhelpful thoughts and thinkingpatterns* Bring about positive changes in your relationships* Achieve a new level of self-awareness and understandingLife is happening right now; mindfulness will help you live inthe moment, so it doesn't pass you by!

Introduction 1How Mindful Are You? 11Part One: Understanding Mindfulness 171 Why be Mindful? 192 Moving Towards Mindful Thinking 333 Mindful Thinking and Feeling 594 Mindful Doing 75Part Two: Putting It into Practice 955 Managing Painful Emotions: Anger, Worry and Anxiety, Guilt 996 Mindfulness for Self-Esteem: Confidence, Self-Esteem and Loneliness 1257 Mindful Motivation: Goals and Willpower 1418 Mindfulness with Others: Listening, Managing Criticism, Forgiving, Persuading and Motivating 1599 Mindfulness at Work: Interviews, Meetings and Presentations 181Conclusion 195References 197About the Author 199Acknowledgements 201Index 203