Develop balance and harmony in all areas of life through mindfulness
The second edition of the Mindfulness Pocketbook: Little Exercises for a Calmer Life brings you exercises and practices to achieve greater balance and harmony in all areas of your life. You'll find new ideas for enjoying nature, being mindful at work, staying physically active, and encouraging creativity. With this book, you can discover how mindfulness opens you up to new ideas and fresh ways of doing things. You'll have a new approach to reducing stress and increasing your enjoyment.
This revised edition of the bestselling Mindfulness Pocketbook shares guidance on new paths to living more harmoniously.
Be mindful in the outdoors, communing with nature
Use mindful techniques to enhance creativity
Practice mindful physical activity for a healthy body and mind
Add mindfulness to your workday
The new section in this pocketbook edition encourages you to treat yourself to small pleasures, learn a new skill, and take time for relaxation and holidays. A calmer, more balanced life is closer than you think!
Introduction 1
1. Creating a Mindfulness Habit 6
2. Bringing Out Your Confidence 8
3. Developing Your Ability to 'Read' Others 10
4. Keeping on Top When the Pressure's on 12
5. Managing a Panic Attack 14
6. Using Your Breath 16
7. Reading Poetry 18
8. Managing Interruptions 20
9. Being Spiritually Aware 22
10. Listening Instead of Just Hearing 24
11. Having a Beginner's Mind 26
12. Slowing Down 28
13. Walking Meditations 30
14. Gaining a Sense of Perspective 32
15. Finding a Way to Forgive 34
16. Acknowledging and Being Aware 36
17. Engaging with Trees 38
18. Optimising Your Time 40
19. Falling Asleep 42
20. Parenting Small Children 44
21. Being Generous 46
22. Focusing Your Multi-tasking 48
23. Tuning in to Your Intuition 50
24. Indulging in Small Pleasures 52
25. Asserting Yourself and Saying 'No' 54
26. Bringing the Outside in 56
27. Accepting This is What It is 58
28. Overcoming Cravings 60
29. Letting Go of Worry and Anxiety 62
30. Laughing More 64
31. Making Balanced Decisions 66
32. Spending Time with Positive People 68
33. Holding Back from Overeating 70
34. Being Non-Judgemental 72
35. Doing Work that Matches Your Values 74
36. Connecting with Animals 76
37. Building Your Courage 78
38. Being Persuasive 80
39. Commuting; Taking it in Your Stride 82
40. Taking Control of Anger 84
41. Dealing with Rudeness 86
42. Following a Dream 88
43. Understanding Where Your Food Comes From 90
44. Walking Mindfully 92
45. Understanding that All Things Come and Go 94
46. Switching Off the Engine of Your Mind 96
47. Building up Your Willpower 98
48. Practising Compassion 100
49. Meeting Deadlines 102
50. Taking Photos 104
51. Having Patience in the Unfolding of Events 106
52. Managing Distractions 108
53. Being Thankful 110
54. Giving Compliments 112
55. Cooking and Connecting with Food 114
56. Managing Moments of Loneliness 116
57. Singing Your Heart Out 118
58. Performing Spontaneous Acts of Kindness 120
59. Focusing and Engaging Your Attention 122
60. Managing Change 124
61. Knowing When to Start Over 126
Conclusion 128
More Mindful Quotes and Sayings 129
About the Author 132
Also By Gill Hasson 133
