Mindfulness
A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world
Dr Danny Penman author Professor Mark Williams author
Format:CD-Audio
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:5th May '11
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This book presents a unique program developed by Professor Mark Williams and colleagues, offering simple mindfulness practices to enhance happiness, reduce stress, and promote well-being for everyday life.
Mindfulness unveils the keys to achieving lasting happiness through a distinctive program developed by Professor Mark Williams and his team at Oxford University, alongside global collaborators. The book introduces a series of straightforward yet effective practices that can easily be integrated into everyday life. These techniques aim to break the cycle of unhappiness, stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue, ultimately fostering a genuine sense of joy that permeates all aspects of life.
At the heart of Mindfulness is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which emphasizes a simple form of mindfulness meditation that requires only a few minutes each day. This approach has been clinically validated to be as effective as medication for treating depression, as recognized by the UK's National Institute of Clinical Excellence. Importantly, MBCT is beneficial not only for those experiencing depression but also for individuals who find it challenging to cope with the relentless pressures of modern life.
The focus of Mindfulness is on cultivating joy and tranquility, rather than merely eliminating unhappiness. It is designed to empower ordinary individuals to enhance their happiness and confidence while simultaneously alleviating anxiety, stress, and irritability. By adopting the practices outlined in the book, readers can develop resilience and face life's challenges with renewed courage, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their overall well-being.
An inspiring programme for anyone who caring about his or her own health and sanity -- Jon Kabat-Zinn
Peace can't be achieved in the outside world unless we have peace on the inside. Mark Williams and Danny Penman's book gives us this peace -- Goldie Hawn
Want a happier, more content life? I highly recommend the down-to-earth methods you'll find in MINDFULNESS -- Daniel Goldman, bestselling author of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
A deeply compassionate guide to self care, simple and profound -- Sir Kenneth Branagh
If you want to free yourself from anxiety and stress, and feel truly at ease with yourself, then read this book -- Ruby Wax
This book changed my life. It helps me to sleep and refocus. When I'm frazzled, exhausted or anxious, it helps me find my mojo again. It's revered and respected by psychiatrists, doctors and psychologists ... If you need headspace, you will find it with this book -- Alison Young, author of THE BEAUTY INSIDER
One of the best mindfulness books out there - it's a summary of the science behind using it to regain a sense of purpose, and a practical guide on how to do it * Business Traveller *
ISBN: 9781405509077
Dimensions: 124mm x 140mm x 10mm
Weight: 100g
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