Table of Contents
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
