It's well known that if you want to keep your body fit you must do some regular exercise But when it comes to our mental health few of us take the time to maintain & improve it For some reason we expect to be in great mental shape without doing any work & when we realise we're struggling we look for a quick & easy fix instead of developing the skills that will help us in the future Enter The Mind Workout
- a home exercise programme for improving your mental health & fitness Developed as a result of Mark Freeman's own recovery from mental illness The Mind Workout combines mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) It outlines twenty easy-to-follow steps you can take to free yourself from the ways of thinking & behaving that cause mental health challenges in your life
- from cutting out the compulsions that cause uncertainty anxiety & distress to relieving stress & distraction The Mind Workout is the key to making the switch from a frenetic anxiety-driven life to one that's based on your core values It will leave you feeling mentally stronger fitter & better equipped to navigate the complexities of everyday life

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Oliver Sacks is a perfect antidote to the anaesthetic of familiarity His writing turns brains & minds transparent' Observer How does the brain perceive & interpret information from the eye? & what happens when the process is disrupted? In The Mind's Eye Oliver Sacks tells the stories of people who are able to navigate the world & communicate with others despite losing what many of us consider indispensable senses & abilities the capacity to recognize faces the sense of three-dimensional space the ability to read the sense of sight For all of these people the challenge is to adapt to a radically new way of being in the world
- & The Mind's Eye is testament to the myriad ways that we as humans are capable of rising to this challenge
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In these turbulent times just about every solution you can think of has been put forth by someone somewhere as a way to calm the waters & live with more happiness & ease But the fact is you cannot think your way to a better life Change isn't something your mind can accomplish alone It calls for mind & body to work together in a deeper unity than you may ever have imagined Neuropsychologist Mario Martinez is a pioneer in the science of the mindbody-his term for that essential oneness of cognition & biology-and a passionate advocate for its power to reshape our lives if we work with it consciously In The Mind Body Self he builds on the foundation he laid in his critically acclaimed The Mind Body Code to explore the cultural conditions that coauthor our reality & shape every aspect of our lives from health & longevity to relationships & self-esteem Then he offers practical tools we can use to shed outworn patterns & create sustainable change You'll read about How our cultural beliefs affect the diagnosis prognosis & treatment of disease The difference between growing older (which we all do) & "aging" by our culture's standards (which we can learn not to do) What happens when we move "beyond the pale" of our tribe's expectations How to navigate adversity using uncertainty as a guide Biocognitive tools for a healthy life The Mind Body Self presents groundbreaking ideas derived from rigorous scholarship-but you don't need a background in science to use what you find here Each chapter concludes with exercises & experiential processes that make complex scientific discoveries not only accessible but applicable The result is a paradigm shift in which the myths of doom are shattered by the science of hope survival takes a back seat to meaning & fear gives way to love ...

If you've ever struggled with depression take heart Mindfulness a simple yet powerful way of paying attention to your most difficult emotions & life experiences can help you break the cycle of chronic unhappiness once & for all In The Mindful Way through Depression four uniquely qualified experts explain why our usual attempts to think our way out of a bad mood or just snap out of it lead us deeper into the downward spiral Through insightful lessons drawn from both Eastern meditative traditions & cognitive therapy they demonstrate how to sidestep the mental habits that lead to despair including rumination & self-blame so you can face life's challenges with greater resilience Jon Kabat-Zinn gently & encouragingly narrates the accompanying CD of guided meditations making this a complete package for anyone seeking to regain a sense of hope & well-being See also the authors' Mindful Way Workbook which provides step-by-step guidance for building your mindfulness practice in 8 weeks Plus mental health professionals see also the authors' bestselling therapy guide Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression Second Edition Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit ...

The bestselling adult colouring book! Working with your hands is one of the best ways to soothe anxiety & eliminate stress This stunning ...

Everyone can pick up a pair of needles & a ball of yarn & everyone can be mindful The Mindfulness in Knitting casts fresh light on this famously calming craft & reveals how the simple repetition of plain & purl can in itself nurture wellbeing Rachael Matthews explores the joys of making & looks at the benefits of taking up one of the simplest & most useful of crafts ...

In today's busy world finding physical & mental space for peace & calm amidst the competing demands of work family & friends can be a challenge Mindfulness is a simple & powerful practice that can help you cut through the noise & reclaim tranquillity wherever you are The Mindfulness Journal offers an introduction to mindfulness & easy exercises that can be done whether you are sitting at your desk squeezed on to a crowded train or standing in line at the supermarket Beautifully illustrated with notes pages to record your thoughts this journal is your indispensable companion to a more peaceful stress-free day ...

Puzzle-solving is a favourite relaxation technique for many & this book features a wide range ofspecially selected games to provide the perfect level of challenge & reward for your brain Feelthe tension release as you focus on each achievable & fun task & experience the endorphin reward buzz as you successfully complete each puzzle Stimulating your mind with each puzzle also helps unlock your brain's innate creativity just assleep & rest can help you reach a breakthrough on pending tasks This book will help you feelrefreshed & renewed & ready to carry on with your daily life Puzzles include a wide selection of standard puzzle types avoiding the stress of the newbut without the boredom of over-repetition They also include adult versions of relaxing kids'activities such as dot-to-dots mazes & even colouring & spot-the-difference puzzles ...

The Mindfulness Workbook guides readers through ten exercises that enable them to experience mindfulness for themselves not as a distant experience of enlightenment but as a practical attainable state from which they can see their lives more clearly This book is the perfect resource for anyone who would like to put mindfulness to work in their lives right away to gain perspective & achieve calm The book guides readers through the experience of spaciousness thought watching the Center Pointcopyright breathing process mindful eating & six other experiences that help readers understand mindfulness on a deeply personal level & fully incorporate its tenets into their lives ...

This book is not about changing who you are but becoming the best version of yourself The Mindset of Success provides a clearly structured set of tools to change the way you think act & perform pushing you beyond good management to great leadership After fourteen years of researching leaders around the world Jo Owen has found that the best & most successful leaders have something more powerful than just skill They act differently because they think differently This book will help you unlock your true potential showing you how to acquire the seven key mindsets that lead to success whilst making the most of your existing talent & focusing on your natural strengths This is the second edition of the best-selling The Mindset of Success & it has been updated with new cutting-edge research targeted business advice & guidance on how your mindset must change as you move through your career From spies to sports education to entrepreneurship business to beyond Jo Owen's original research & interviews will show you how outstanding leaders think & behave differently from the merely good This is the mindset difference & once you have it you have an advantage which lasts for a lifetime & will work for you time & time again Using this unique book to develop your right mindset will enable you to open up new career possibilities & achieve far more than you could have imagined ...