Mindfulness Workbook For Dummies (eBook)

Shamash Alidina is a professional mindfulness trainer, speaker and coach. Joelle Jane Marshall works with Shamash to develop workshops on Mindfulness and Overcoming Fear.

Foreword xi

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with Mindfulness 5

Chapter 1: Beginning Your Mindfulness Journey 7

Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Mindfulness 21

Part II: Preparing Yourself for Mindful Living 39

Chapter 3: Setting a Healthy Intention and Mindful Attitude 41

Chapter 4: Discovering a Mindful Mode of Mind 67

Part III: Practising Mindfulness 81

Chapter 5: Engaging in Mindfulness Meditation 83

Chapter 6: Living Mindfully Day to Day 105

Chapter 7: Getting Started on an Eight-week Mindfulness Course 125

Chapter 8: Completing the Eight-week Mindfulness Course and Beyond 145

Chapter 9: Overcoming Diffi culties in Mindfulness Practice 167

Part IV: Enjoying the Rewards of Mindfulness 187

Chapter 10: Boosting Your Happiness Mindfully 189

Chapter 11: Using Mindfulness to Reduce Stress, Anger and Tiredness 209

Chapter 12: Reducing Anxiety and Depression with Mindfulness 231

Chapter 13: Healing Your Body Naturally 247

Chapter 14: Bringing the Benefits of Mindfulness: to Children 263

Part V: The Part of Tens 279

Chapter 15: Ten Tips for a Mindful Life 281

Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Motivate Yourself to Meditate 291

Index 303