Mindfulness for Busy People

The audio content that accompanies this book can be downloaded and played for free from www.pearson-books.com/mindfulness Be more, achieve more and stress less - how mindfulness can change the way you live Mindfulness for Busy People will show you how to apply the transformative power of mindfulness to your busy life, helping you to de-stress, find your own unique space of calm, and ready yourself for whatever challenges you face. Helping you to cultivate and practice mindfulness straight away, you'll discover: * A no-nonsense, light-hearted, and clear introduction to mindfulness and its benefits * Unique and clever 'I-haven't-got-time-for-this' exercises that you can do anywhere, anytime * A fulfilling way to feel less stressed with immediate effect * A new found confidence, resilience and a greater sense of optimism * Improved focus, energy, efficiency and creativity Feel calm, confident and live in the moment - whatever you're doing, wherever you are. 'An engaging and amusing read that covers a highly important topic: Awareness and Acceptance as core tenets of mental health. The exercises are easily identifiable, humorous, and relevant.' Peter Lawrence, Financial Analyst 'Mindfulness offers a practical and simple approach to becoming more confident and effective in today's busy workplace.' Stephney Dallmann - Director, Professional Services Firm 'As a CEO, I often turn to the mindfulness techniques as outlined in this book to create the psychological "still space" I need for considered analysis and calm reflection on business issues. The techniques allow timely, confident decision making to flow naturally out of even the most complex and fast moving situations.' Raza Khan, CEO, Buckinghamshire Learning Trust 'An operating manual for the most important but least understood area of our lives - the mind and how we think. Good for thinking about business, great for thinking about life and living it.' Paul Ward, Investment Banker and CFO 'A highly-practical and engaging book on the everyday application of mindfulness. Recommended reading for just about everybody and anybody.' Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness TrapAbout the authors Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: MINDFULNESS AND ME Chapter 1: How can mindfulness change your life? Chapter 2: Busy much!? Chapter 3: Understanding how to be mindful Part 1 summary Part 2: MINDFULNESS AND OUR MENTAL LIVES Chapter 4: The 'perfect illusion'- chasing a stress-free existence Chapter 5: To be or not to be busy? Chapter 6: Busy doing nothing (at all helpful, anyway)! Part 2 summary Part 3: MINDFULNESS AND DIFFUCULT EMOTIONS Chapter 7: What lies beneath all the busyness? Chapter 8: Boredom and distraction Chapter 9: Sleepiness, fantasising and physical discomfort Chapter 10: Anger, frustration and impatience Chapter 11: Fear and anxiety Chapter 12: Grief, loss and sadness Part 3 summary Part 4: MINDFULNESS AND APPRECIATING LIFE Chapter 13: Allowing the good times to roll Chapter 14: Rose-tinted roses Part 4 summary Part 5: MINDFULNESS AND MOVING FORWARD Chapter 15: No full stop Chapter 16: Mindfulness in the real world Part 5 summary Recommended reading Further useful contacts and support Index