Table of Contents

Foreword xiii


Introduction 1


Part I: Getting Started with Mindfulness 5


Chapter 1: Discovering Mindfulness 7


Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Mindfulness 21


Part II: Preparing the Ground for Mindful Living 37


Chapter 3: Nurturing Your Motivation 39


Chapter 4: Growing Healthy Attitudes 53


Chapter 5: Humans Being Versus Humans Doing 73


Part III: Practising Mindfulness 89


Chapter 6: Getting Into Formal Mindfulness Meditation Practice 91


Chapter 7: Using Mindfulness for Yourself and Others 119


Chapter 8: Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life 139


Chapter 9: Establishing Your Own Mindfulness Routine 159


Chapter 10: Dealing with Setbacks and Transcending Distractions 177


Part IV: Reaping the Rewards of Mindfulness 197


Chapter 11: Discovering Greater Happiness 199


Chapter 12: Reducing Stress, Anger and Fatigue 219


Chapter 13: Using Mindfulness to Combat Anxiet y, Depression and Addiction 237


Chapter 14: Getting Physical: Healing the Body 259


Chapter 15: Coaching Children in Mindfulness 273


Part V: The Part of Tens 289


Chapter 16: Ten Top Tips for Mindful Living 291


Chapter 17: Ten Ways Mindfulness Can Really Help You 301


Chapter 18: Ten Mindfulness Myths to Expose 311


Chapter 19: Ten Paths to Further Study 319


Index 327

About the Author

Shamash Alidina is a professional mindfulness teacher trainer, coach and speaker. Shamash has over 14 years experience teaching mindfulness. He currently runs creative workshops for organisations and speaks at conferences worldwide. He offers online training, teacher training and professional development in mindfulness-based approaches.

Reviews

I really suggest reading this book. It s a brilliant guide about to how to be mindful in your daily life (Your Fitness, January 2015)