Based on the latest work from Professor Paul Gilbert OBE bestselling author of The Compassionate Mind & Buddhist expert Choden Professor Gilbert has spent the past twenty years developing a new therapy called Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) which has an gained international following In recent years mindfulness is being used increasingly to treat common mental health problems such as depression stress & stress-related insomnia In this ground-breaking new book Professor Gilbert along with his co-author Choden combines the best of Compassion-Focused Therapy with the most effective mindfulness techniques The result is an extremely effective approach to overcoming everyday emotional & psychological problems & improving one's sense of wellbeing ...

Ever woken up worrying that you said the wrong thing at work drinks the night before? Felt annoyed with yourself for polishing off the entire bottle of wine when you only intended to have one glass with dinner? Mindful Drinking How Cutting Down Will Change Your Life is here to help the 64 of Brits who want to drink less & cultivate a new healthy & more mindful relationship with alcohol Journalist Rosamund Dean combines scientific expertise with practical advice in a game-changing three step guide The Problem The Incentive & The Plan Drinking less will improve your mood your skin your sex-drive & your body as well as reduce stress & anxiety Whether you are sober-curious or just want to cut down
- Mindful Drinking How Cutting Down Will Change Your Life shows not only why you should but also how you can in a way that will change your life forever
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Hypnotherapist & experienced doula Sophie Fletcher shares with you the secrets to having a safe natural & positive birth Using a powerful combination of mindfulness hypnosis & relaxation techniques Sophie will ensure you feel genuinely excited & completely prepared for birth With stories from women who have successfully used the tools in this book & downloadable hypnosis & relaxation tracks discover how to- use your mind & body together to stay focused & in control- draw on visualisation & breathing techniques to help birth progress- feel positive & empowered before during & after you give birth Reassuring practical & based entirely on what works Mindful Hypnobirthing is your essential guide to giving birth the way you want to ...

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Includes:: 50 creative mindfulness games visualizations & exercises divided into 5 categories

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Become a true leader through Mindfulness If you thought leading a team or organization meant simply creating & implementing a financial plan delegating responsibility & watching the bottom line well you're only partly right True leadership comes from within a place of deep calm & focus that means that you can respond to any situation as it arises In Mindful Leadership you'll learn how to draw on those inner reserves through Mindfulness Meditation a tool you can use to achieve focus & clarity reduce stress & develop the presence of mind to meet any number of challenges The book opens up a world of meditation exercises that can be done anywhere anytime (no chanting or patchouli required!) & that are the gateway to enhanced judgment & decision making enhanced time management enhanced team effectiveness greater productivity & more on-the-job inspiration & innovation Details the nine ways in which leaders can incorporate Mindfulness into every aspect of their lives Illustrates how meditation & business actually do mix Essential for anyone interested in anticipating & serving client needs The author coaches executives throughout North America & is"ed widely in the media Offering essential skills for both life & work Mindful Leadership shows how it's possible to successfully lead a team an entire organization or just yourself ...

This story follows the adventures of twins Billy & Betty as they struggle to get to sleep Billy's mind is noisy constantly chattering keeping him awake Betty finds as soon as her eyes close that she starts to worry about what will happen the next day at school will her friend Helen want to play with her? & what about that spelling test! The story shows how they use mindfulness
- the ability to pay attention to the present moment with curiosity
- to help them fall asleep Mindfulness practices (exercises) are integrated into each story & expanded on in the ' Notes to Parents & Teachers' section at the end of the books Readers are invited to PAUSE at various points in the story to notice their own present moment experience The four stories in the ' Mindful Me' series explore how a mindful attitude to life can enhance enjoyment promote a sense of calm & confidence & provide young people with a 'friend for life' The books can be used at home or in the classroom for storytime or as part of the PSHCE curriculum The other titles are Breath by Breath A Mindfulness Guide to Keeping Calm Emotions & Me A Mindfulness Guide to Exploring Emotions Get Outdoors A Mindfulness Guide to Noticing Nature

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This is a great book which gives you the inspiration to go through your pregnancy & birth with a mindful approach As well as advice it also has meditative exercises & insights A great helpful book for mothers-to-be
- Catherine Balavage (Frost Magazine) Focusing on the entire journey; from pregnancy through to early parenthood this guide to living mindfully for expectant mothers helps prepare you for birth & improve your wellbeing with the ancient practice of mindfulness When we talk about making something it usually refers to creating manipulating or forming a material In pregnancy our bodies are wrapped up in doing all of these things at once & on a grand scale But in the act of making space in ourselves through mindfulness none of these things apply In Mindful Pregnancy & Birth we engage in an act of "not doing" Of not changing but of simply "being" in the experience of ourselves Pregnancy is a phase in which to reconcile what has been with what will become It is a process a time of change & even more so for a first-time mother It is a recognition of our dreams for the future being in transit in gestation in the making
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This is a book clearly written by an educator who knows mindfulness in schools from the inside The strongest evidence for this is that Hawkins never gets carried away He recognises that mindfulness is not a panacea that to implement it successfully in schools is a slow & steady process & that above all it must begin with the teachers themselves But Hawkins also recognises how transformative mindfulness can be having experienced it so profoundly himself as an educator in many different contexts His anecdotes give it plenty of colour (my favourite is Billy & the Mosquito') whilst the practical guidance
- Chapter 7 on implementation for example
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- Richard Burnett Co-founder & Director Mindfulness in Schools Project (Mi SP) Former school teacher turned mindfulness consultant Kevin Hawkins truly understands the joys of teaching & the desire to make a real difference in the lives of students as well as the challenges & risks of burnout that most teachers experience on a daily basis With this guide to mindful practice teachers new & experienced can learn how to use mindfulness in their own professional & personal lives as well as how to incorporate it in their teaching to support student wellbeing Combining theory with practice & illustrated with real life stories this guide will show readers what mindfulness isthe research & scientific evidence behind ithow changing the way you approach situations can transform the way you feelhow to manage stress & look after yourselfhow teaching mindfully can help your studentswhat mindfulness can do for the culture in your school Packed full of DIY exercises activities to use in the classroom & links to resources & further reading this inspiring book will support experienced & new teachers to maintain a healthy work-life balance & thrive as a teaching professional FOR EVEN MORE FROM KEVINTake a look at A Little Guide to Mindfulness
- a free e Book we created with Kevin for teachers & trainees & don't miss out on his two must-read blogs How Well Are We? An Education System Under Stress & Exam timetake a breath! Effective Affective Skills in Action



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Mindful Thoughts for Cyclists presents a series of focused meditations on why & how cycling can be a powerful practice of mindful awareness 160 pages Moore Nick ...

Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners sows a series of meditations about tending the Earth Embracing gardening as a spiritually enriching activity lovingly reconnects us to nature everyday 160 pages full colour throughout Danaan Clea ...