Stressed Out in These Uncertain Times? You Can Adapt. Here's How."An insightful and demystifying look at mindfulness practice." -Kirkus Reviews 2021 INDIES Gold Winner Body, Mind & Spirit Breathe in and out through the stressors of life with this accessible meditation guide. Learn the life-changing benefits of mindfulness to navigate these uncertain times. Training exercises that work. Practical Mindfulness approaches mindfulness and meditation from a hands-on, how-to, irreverent perspective-appealing to all readers curious about meditation, and health care and education professionals looking to learn and teach the fundamentals of meditation to their patients and students. Applying Dr. Sazima's training routines, we can all learn better coping methods and less burnout, in the midst of all that is happening. An accessible approach to finding "home." We all search for that safe, comfortable feeling of peace of mind-our inner "home." When we face challenges-from a tough day at work to a life-threatening health problem-we can realize with blinding clarity there is no sustainable outside solution. Without a more developed interior awareness, we can suffer stress, anxiety, and depression. This guide is the solution to reclaiming your peaceful place in every moment. Meditation training from an expert. Dr. Sazima is a board-certified psychiatrist, an educator of family doctors-in-training at Stanford's Family Medicine Residency, and an experienced meditator and meditation teacher. He is also a survivor of a rare bone cancer who has used the powerful practice of meditation to navigate his own medical crisis. Now, he is on a "pay it forward" mission to show us why and how meditation works, in an accessible and entertaining way. We can adapt - Practical Mindfulness shows us how. Readers of books such Think Like A Monk, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, or 10% Happier will love Practical Mindfulness.

Banish your anxiety. Find inner peace. Take the Anxiety Antidote. In three simple stages - self-awareness, self-action and new self - Kamran Bedi shows you how to be the alchemist of your own personal anxiety antidote. Drawing on his experience of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Kamran helps you to understand the structure of your mind and its impact on your feelings and behaviour. With this new awareness, you can learn to re-direct your thoughts, disrupt patterns of anxiety and take positive control of your life. Empathetic, easy to read and offering fast-acting anxiety-busting tools, The Anxiety Antidote is the cure you have been searching for.

The way we work has changed. We need new tools to help navigate this world of work - not only to achieve career success, but to stay sane while doing so - and this book can be one of them. Our jobs can become such an important part of our identity that we walk the treacherous line between loving our work and speeding towards burnout. An always-on culture, the cult of busyness and blurred boundaries mean that work and life can become seriously out of balance. So if you are burnt out, anxious, feel like an imposter or caught in a cycle of procrastination, this life-changing book contains all the advice you need to restore your balance and get back on track. 'The definitive guide for those who want to be more organised, mindful and productive at work - without sacrificing their personal life' Thejournal.ie 'This is a wonderful idea' Dr Ciara Kelly, Newstalk 'Packed with genuinely workable tips on how to slow down to get ahead.' Sunday Business Post 'McElwain's book reads like a manifesto for the new era, a manual for finding balance between work and productivity and the equally important play and rest.' IMAGE Magazine

This is a book about Christmas. But it's also a book about belonging, connection, self-care, joy and ordinary magic. Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year offers inspiration for a new kind of holiday season - one where you radiate calm and cultivate delight. Spanning late November to early January, Calm Christmas embraces the festive build-up, the celebrations and the turn of the year in a holistic, nurturing way. Beth Kempton will whisk you away from the frenetic energy of the high street and invite you to come sit awhile by the fire, pausing to explore what a more mindful festive season could mean for you. Full of personal stories, tips and advice for slowing down, staying calm and connecting with others, it offers a welcome retreat from the pressure to create 'the perfect Christmas'. At its heart Calm Christmas is about a book about wellbeing in winter, which will encourage you to use this time of natural hibernation to germinate new dreams and nurture a beautiful life in the year ahead. Instead of entering January exhausted, further in debt, and already regretting broken resolutions, you will begin the New Year with precious memories, feeling rested, rejuvenated and inspired. This atmospheric book will lead you through the darkness of winter, back to the enchantment of an authentic and meaningful Christmas and New Year.

We breathe around 17,000 times a day - so it's something that we can all improve for better health and wellbeing - no equipment or fancy fitness gear necessary. Aimee's simple and accessible exercises are designed to fit into your life - from 2 minutes in the shower to 5 minutes at your desk to be at your best before an important meeting. Introducing breath basics and detailing why breathing properly is so important for health and wellbeing, Aimee's simple, practical exercises easily fit into a busy day. Organised into sections reflecting how we spend our time - from work to sleep and eating to relationships - there are breathing exercises for the office, including how to calm your nerves before a big pitch; how our breathing has been affected by technology and how to counteract 'tech apnea', alongside breathing for better relationships, such as exercises to help clear the air after an argument. Also including breaths to help you perform at your exercise peak and enhance digestion, alongside practical tips such as the top 10 plants to purify the air in your home.

Stress? Insomnia? Digestive woes? Low energy? There is an easy and natural way to deal with these issues, one that has been completely overlooked and taken for granted - the breath. How well you breathe is the best indicator of how healthy you are and how long you will live. Breath control has the power to prevent and heal illness. Written by clinical psychologist Belisa Vranich, who has over a decade of experience in breath work, this book is an eye-opening exploration of how our breath affects our health and how we can use it as a natural method to cure ailments, including: - Emotional and psychological: anxiety, stress, grief, insomnia - Physical: pain, weight gain, digestion woes, high blood pressure, low energy - Mental: concentration, creativity, cognitive performance Combining anatomy, fitness, psychology and mindfulness, this first-of-its-kind book includes simple, 10-minute, daily breathing exercises for increased energy levels, better sleep, a sense of calm, less pain and an improved immune system, in just two weeks. Whether you want to lose weight, cure your sleeping problems or reduce stress, the first and most important step is: breathe!

Allowing clients to work on their own problems and at their own pace, this excellent title recognises that solving personal problems is a skill to be learnt just like any other. It teaches the reader the necessary skills and then guides the use of those skills through organised action plans and practical self help programmes. It is excellent for helping to build confidence in relationships, communicating with others and understanding personal choice. It helps the user overcome guilt, anger, moodiness, depression, stress and anxiety. It encourages a more relaxed approach and helps to handle conflict at home and in work. All of the exercises, questionnaires and action plans can be freely photocopied.

The practice of mindfulness has received increasing attention and recognition in recent years as a simple, important, and effective means for maintaining physical and emotional health and well-being. Mindfulness involves focusing your attention on immediate present experiences with a compassionate, nonjudgmental attitude. This book presents a practical, step-by-step approach for establishing your own mindfulness practice. Brief introductory chapters explain the scientifically proven effects on health, as well as the philosophy behind this ancient practice. The remainder of the book consists of 25 experiential lessons that guide you through various meditative practices. You will learn to be mindful of your breath, sounds, sights, tastes, movements, physical sensations, thoughts, and feelings as you maintain a compassionate attitude toward yourself and others. With sustained attention, you will develop the ability to respond to life's experiences with calmness and acceptance, even the difficult experiences that we cannot control. Given the prevalence of anxiety, stress, depression, and other emotional turmoil in our fast-paced environment, mindfulness has become more important than ever. This book is essential reading for everyone who wants to begin or expand their own mindfulness practice

A complete toolkit for making a hard decision easier, The Joy of Letting Go of Your Biomedical Career is the resource needed to put the joy back in life. In The Joy of Letting Go of Your Biomedical Career, Dr. Xuemei Zhong tells of her own struggle leaving the angst that came with her job at a top medical school; and how that episode in her life inspired her to found HOE Holistic Wellness LLC. Dr. Zhong discusses how to find fulfillment in work and life and lays out her groundbreaking seven-step decision-making process. Within The Joy of Letting Go of Your Biomedical Career, she helps professionals who want to reconnect to their true purpose by developing a plan to a flourishing career without losing themselves. Throughout its pages, Dr. Zhong explains to those searching for this career path how to: Save lives without sacrificing their health and family Not waste their medical training even if they leave for another career Earn as much as their current salary, if not more Check if they made the right decision with one simple test Create a plan to move forward regret-free

This book presents ground-breaking ideas based on current research on how stigma can cause bodily felt trauma in stigmatised or marginalised people, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Gordon Gates draws on his academic research, professional knowledge as a counsellor, and lived experience with Asperger's syndrome to provide a unique framework for combating the psychological and emotional impact of stigma. Explaining how to develop resilience and essential coping mechanisms to manage distress and improve mental health, this book casts new light on the significance of stigma in mental health, and marks a new way forward for anyone who has been made to feel like an "outsider".

Stress can lead to extensive psychological and physical suffering, but there are choices you can make that will reduce your stress and improve your ability to cope. This book offers not just the facts but a message of hope. Overcoming Stress looks not only at the causes of stress but also at the manifestations and psychological conditions, such as physical illness, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, phobic states, and depression. It offers information on both acute treatments and longer term management in avoiding stress and its ill effects. a oeStress will always be with us, and we will continue to suffera unless we choose to change, a says Dr. Cantopher. a oeThe good news is that this is possiblea stress-related illness is avoidable, and if you change, you will attain happiness.a

The essential companion to the million-copy bestseller The Success Principles, providing readers a practical, step-by-step workbook to transform their lives. The Success Principles, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Canfield co-creator of the blockbuster Chicken Soup for the Soulseries has inspired more than one million readers to achieve their dreams and fulfill their purpose. But knowledge is nothing without action. Now, with The Success Principles Workbook, Canfield challenges his readers longtime fans, as well as new ones to put the principles into action, to get the very most out of his central lessons. The Success Principles Workbook focuses on the original book's core 17 principles - from 'Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life' to 'Surround Yourself with Successful People' - and provides step-by-step instructions, incorporating self-discovery exercises, 'Make-It-a-Habit' worksheets and journalling, to keep readers on a path to success. Whether you want to fulfil your professional and personal goals, boost your confidence, solve everyday obstacles or work to achieve your deepest purpose, this indispensable book will provide the clarity you've been seeking to give you the future you've always wanted.

Take care of yourself as you care for others with this accessible, easy-to-follow self-care guide to relax and rejuvenate. It's been said that there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will become caregivers, and those who will need caregivers. Chances are you or someone you know is taking care of a loved one at home. If you do, you also know that caregiving--however fulfilling--is also hard on the caregiver's mental and physical health. Self-care is vital to caregivers maintaining stamina and a positive outlook for both themselves and the people they care for. But being so busy caring for others can make it hard to find time for yourself. In Self-Care for Caregivers, you'll find short, easy-to-read--and often easy-to-do--ways to replenish your mind, body, and spirit, including: -Practicing mindfulness by focusing in on your five senses -Remembering to HALT to check if you're hungry, angry, lonely, or tired -Making a gratitude list of at least three things you're grateful for -And much more! Full of practical advice and reminders to have a quick snack, call a friend, create a sanctuary, write in a journal, and more ways to take care yourself--plus resources for caregiving--this book will go a long way towards making your caregiving experience a happier and more healthful one for you and the people you care for.

This manual has been written by a psychiatrist with 40 years of experience and is a concise synthesis of how to deal with interpersonal problems by the use of a simple set of tools. These tools will help you to effectively deal with problems with children, adolescents, dating, marriages, divorces, bosses and just plain people. It's a shortcut so that you can bypass the need for professional counseling. It's meant to be simple to understand and use. That's why it's a short book.