| Description |
xvi, 320 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Idiot's guides |
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Idiot's guides.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-296) and index. |
| Summary |
Presents an introduction to mindfulness, discussing how to cultivate mindful awareness, develop a receptive attitude, reduce stress, take responsibility for relationships, and practice radical acceptance. |
| Contents |
What you need to know about mindfulness. Introducing mindfulness ; How mindfulness works ; Practicing mindfulness -- Cultivating mindful awareness. Awareness of your body ; Awareness of your feelings ; Awareness of your states of mind ; Awareness of psychophysical factors ; Deepening mindfulness with meditation -- Developing a receptive attitude. Nonjudgment and acceptance ; Curiosity, energy, and courage ; Comfort with stillness and silence ; Accessing more joy -- Working toward greater happiness. Compassionate change ; Friends with afflictive emotions ; Getting things done with less stress ; Changing your mind, not your life ; Becoming who you really are ; Mindful in relationship -- A mindful life. Mindful things to do every day ; Developing your mindfulness practice ; Mindful ethics ; Meaning and purpose. |
| Subject |
Attention.
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Consciousness.
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Thought and thinking.
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Mental efficiency.
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Attention. (OCoLC)fst00820788
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Consciousness. (OCoLC)fst00875441
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Mental efficiency. (OCoLC)fst01016326
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Thought and thinking. (OCoLC)fst01150249
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| ISBN |
9781615646180 (pbk.) |
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1615646183 (pbk.) |
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