Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation
Author: Whitney Stewart
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541540212

From hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart introduces readers to the practice of mindfulness. With its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings, mindfulness--the practice of purposefully focusing attention on the present moment--can change a person's approach to stress, develop skills to handle anxiety and depression, and provide a sense of awareness and belonging. Stewart guides readers through how to get started with meditation as well as provides specific exercises for examining emotions, managing stress, checking social media habits and wellness routines, and setting intentions to increase happiness. "A thorough and accessible resource for young people."--Kirkus Reviews "Considering the range of challenges that today's teens face, equipping them with pertinent coping skills is crucial for their future success and well-being. . . . [S]traightforward and refreshing."--School Library Journal

Mindfulness & the Art of Managing Anger

Mindfulness & the Art of Managing Anger
Author: Mike Fisher
Publisher: Leaping Hare Press
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2012-05-23
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1908005548

Mindfulness & the Art of Managing Anger explores the powerful emotion of toxic anger - what it is, why we experience it and how we can learn to control its destructive power through the very nature of mindfulness. Fusing Western and Buddhist thought, therapeutic tools, specific meditative practices and frank personal anecdotes, this book reveals how we can all clear the red mist for peaceful wellbeing.

The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD

The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD
Author: Lidia Zylowska, MD
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2012-02-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0834827700

Don’t let adult ADHD stand in your way—this 8-step mindfulness program provides you with the tools you need to stay focused and confident in all areas of your life Do you: • Have trouble paying attention and staying on task? • Suffer from disorganization, procrastination, or forgetfulness? • Have difficulty with restlessness or trouble managing strong feelings such as anger and frustration? • Struggle with self-doubt and difficulty following through? • In a way that causes problems in your relationships or your work? If so, you may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—like an estimated 8 million adults in this country. Physician-researcher Dr. Lidia Zylowska has created an 8-step program for using mindfulness practice (attention and awareness training) to overcome the symptoms of ADHD. The program includes practices such as sitting meditation, body awareness, thoughtful speaking and listening, development of self-acceptance, mindful self-coaching, cultivation of a balanced view of thoughts and emotions, and more. Dr. Zylowska educates readers about ADHD, helping them to understand how their ADHD brain works and how they can use mindful awareness to work with their challenges. She also explains how the mindful approach can be combined with other treatments, including medications, to boost self-improvement. This book is accompanied by an audio program of guided mindfulness exercises for successfully managing ADHD. The introduction to the book, titled “Dear Reader,” includes a link to the free downloadable audio files.

The Mindfulness Solution to Pain

The Mindfulness Solution to Pain
Author: Jackie Gardner-Nix
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2009
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1572245816

In The Mindfulness Solution to Pain, pain specialist and mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) teacher Jackie Gardner-Nix offers techniques proven to reduce chronic pain and suffering using mindfulness meditation exercises based on the pioneering work of Jon Kabat-Zinn.

Practical Mindfulness

Practical Mindfulness
Author: Greg Sazima
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1642504386

Stressed Out in These Uncertain Times? You Can Adapt. Here’s How. “An insightful and demystifying look at mindfulness practice.” —Kirkus Reviews 2021 INDIES Gold Winner Body, Mind & Spirit Breathe in and out through the stressors of life with this accessible meditation guide. Learn the life-changing benefits of mindfulness to navigate these uncertain times. Training exercises that work. Practical Mindfulness approaches mindfulness and meditation from a hands-on, how-to, irreverent perspective–appealing to all readers curious about meditation, and health care and education professionals looking to learn and teach the fundamentals of meditation to their patients and students. Applying Dr. Sazima’s training routines, we can all learn better coping methods and less burnout, in the midst of all that is happening. An accessible approach to finding “home.” We all search for that safe, comfortable feeling of peace of mind–our inner “home.” When we face challenges–from a tough day at work to a life-threatening health problem–we can realize with blinding clarity there is no sustainable outside solution. Without a more developed interior awareness, we can suffer stress, anxiety, and depression. This guide is the solution to reclaiming your peaceful place in every moment. Meditation training from an expert. Dr. Sazima is a board-certified psychiatrist, an educator of family doctors-in-training at Stanford’s Family Medicine Residency, and an experienced meditator and meditation teacher. He is also a survivor of a rare bone cancer who has used the powerful practice of meditation to navigate his own medical crisis. Now, he is on a “pay it forward” mission to show us why and how meditation works, in an accessible and entertaining way. We can adapt – Practical Mindfulness shows us how. Readers of books such Think Like A Monk, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, or 10% Happier will love Practical Mindfulness.

Mindfulness for Bipolar Disorder

Mindfulness for Bipolar Disorder
Author: William R. Marchand
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1626251878

In Mindfulness for Bipolar Disorder, psychiatrist and neuroscientist William R. Marchand provides an innovative,breakthrough program based in neuroscience and mindfulness practices to help you find relief from your bipolar symptoms. If you have bipolar disorder, you may experience feelings of mania or high energy, followed by periods of depression and sadness. These unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels can make it extremely difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks—and ultimately reach your goals. Finding balance may be a daily struggle, even if you are on medication or in therapy. So, what else can you do to start feeling better? Mindfulness—the act of present moment awareness—may be the missing puzzle piece in effectively treating your bipolar disorder. In the book, you will learn how to actively work through feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress in order to improve the quality of your life. Written by a prominent psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and mindfulness teacher who draws upon his research experience and personal mindfulness practice as a monk in the Soto Zen tradition, this book will provide you with the tools needed to get your symptoms under control. If you’ve sought treatment for bipolar disorder but are still struggling with symptoms, mindfulness may be the missing piece to solving the bipolar puzzle and taking back your life. This book will help you get started right away.

The Type B Manager

The Type B Manager
Author: Victor Lipman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0698402588

In The Type B Manager, Victor Lipman offers a unique lens through which to view the challenging problems of management. While management has long been considered the realm of Type A individuals—hard-driving, competitive high achievers—all too often these high-intensity traits aren’t effective when it comes to motivating your employees. Many characteristics of Type B individuals—being more relaxed, less competitive, more reflective, slower to anger—can be considered “people skills” that better influence motivation and productivity. And successful management after all is the practice of accomplishing work through other people. In a business landscape where 70 percent of employees are disengaged and not working at full productive capacity, Lipman focuses on practical tactical aspects of management viewed through a Type B lens, including: · Motivating and developing employees · Handling conflict, and · Engendering trust and respect He examines specific skills, behaviors, and situations where a Type B mindset is advantageous and suggests ways that self-described Type A managers can boost their effectiveness by adopting Type B approaches—and vice versa.

Managing Depression with Mindfulness For Dummies

Managing Depression with Mindfulness For Dummies
Author: Robert Gebka
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2016-03-21
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1119029554

Rise above depression and build a positive future using mindfulness If you suffer from depression, you know that it′s not something you can simply snap yourself out of. Depression is a potentially debilitating condition that must be treated and managed with care, but not knowing where to turn for help can make an already difficult time feel even more harrowing. Thankfully, Managing Depression with Mindfulness For Dummies offers authoritative and sensitive guidance on using evidence based and NHS approved Mindfulness Based Interventions similar to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help empower you to rise above depression and discover a renewed sense of emotional wellbeing and happiness. The book offers cutting edge self-management mindfulness techniques which will help you make sense of your condition and teach you how to relate differently to negative thought patterns which so often contribute to low mood and depression. The World Health Organization predicts that more people will be affected by depression than any other health problem by the year 2030. While the statistics are staggering, they offer a small glimmer of hope: you aren′t alone. As we continue to learn more about how depression works and how it can be treated, the practice of mindfulness proves to be an effective tool for alleviating stress, anxiety, depression, low self–esteem, and insomnia. With the tips and guidance offered inside, you′ll learn how to apply the practice of mindfulness to ease your symptoms of depression and get your life back. Heal and recover from depression mindfully Understand the relationship between thinking, feeling, mood, and depression Reduce your depression with effective mindfulness practices Implement positive changes and prevent relapse Whether you are struggling with low mood or simply wish to learn mindfulness as a way of enriching your life, Managing Depression with Mindfulness For Dummies serves as a beacon of light and hope on your journey to rediscovering your sense of wellbeing, joy and happiness.

Managing Time Mindfully

Managing Time Mindfully
Author: Tom Evans
Publisher: Completelynovel
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2015-12-03
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781849148603

This book explores the use of mindfulness meditation as a practical tool for improved time management. Time-as-we-know-it is man-made. While it allows us to run our sophisticated society, we have become enslaved by it. From breakfast time through lunch time and back to bed time, our lives are run to the clock. When we take control of our Personal Time Machine, our mind, we can take the passage of time under our control. Slowing down is the new speeding up. The practice of daily mindfulness meditation slows down the perceived passage of time so we get more done with less of it. At the same time, we become less prone to interruptions and calmer and more focused. Our productivity and creativity soars while, at the same time, we become more vibrant and healthy. The world around us seems to alter too. Serendipity begins to visit our door, just in time. Life becomes a breeze when we stop pushing water uphill and go with the temporal flow. "It is about time there was a book about time like this one." "A temporal tour de force."

How to Manage Stress and Practice Mindfulness

How to Manage Stress and Practice Mindfulness
Author: Dino Mapa
Publisher: Manuel Enrique F. Mapa
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2024-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

"How to Manage Stress and Practice Mindfulness," is a comprehensive guide designed to empower you on your journey to greater well-being and inner peace. Authored by Dino Mapa, this book offers practical strategies and actionable insights to help you navigate life's challenges with resilience and clarity. In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of daily life. But with the right tools and techniques, you can learn to manage stress effectively and cultivate a sense of mindfulness that enriches every aspect of your life. This book provides a roadmap for reducing stress, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering a deeper connection with yourself and others. Whether you're struggling with work-related stress, relationship challenges, or simply seeking greater balance and fulfillment, "How to Manage Stress and Practice Mindfulness" offers practical guidance tailored to your unique needs. Through engaging exercises, guided meditations, and real-life examples, you'll discover how to cultivate a mindset of resilience, compassion, and gratitude that empowers you to thrive in any situation. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore the transformative power of mindfulness and embark on a path towards greater well-being, peace, and fulfillment. It's time to reclaim your joy, find balance amidst chaos, and live life with purpose and presence.