Kindfulness: Be a true friend to yourself - with mindful self-compassion

The Irish Times top 10 bestseller.

Do you criticise yourself on a daily basis? Are you always comparing yourself to others? Kindfulness is there for you. This practical, uplifting guide combines the two hot topics of the moment: mindfulness and self-compassion.

From the author of Mindfulness on the Go and Mindfulness for Worriers, this book teaches you how to make mindfulness your ally in everyday life, ways to accept who you are and how to lower anxiety and stress levels through a range of simple exercises. In today's chaotic world, it seems that everyone could benefit from joining the kindfulness movement.

Psychotherapist Padraig O'Morain believes that through the art of self-care and ensuring that you are living in the present, you can dispel the negativity in your life. As a result of loving and accepting yourself a little bit more, you will improve your relationships with others and become a more compassionate and happier human being.

'Psychologists agree that there are many real benefits - kindfulness can reduce depression and anxiety, improve relationships and leave you able to pursue your goals.' - Stella Magazine, The Telegraph


'Being kind to yourself is therapy for the soul.' - The Independent

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Kindfulness: Be a true friend to yourself - with mindful self-compassion

The Irish Times top 10 bestseller.

Do you criticise yourself on a daily basis? Are you always comparing yourself to others? Kindfulness is there for you. This practical, uplifting guide combines the two hot topics of the moment: mindfulness and self-compassion.

From the author of Mindfulness on the Go and Mindfulness for Worriers, this book teaches you how to make mindfulness your ally in everyday life, ways to accept who you are and how to lower anxiety and stress levels through a range of simple exercises. In today's chaotic world, it seems that everyone could benefit from joining the kindfulness movement.

Psychotherapist Padraig O'Morain believes that through the art of self-care and ensuring that you are living in the present, you can dispel the negativity in your life. As a result of loving and accepting yourself a little bit more, you will improve your relationships with others and become a more compassionate and happier human being.

'Psychologists agree that there are many real benefits - kindfulness can reduce depression and anxiety, improve relationships and leave you able to pursue your goals.' - Stella Magazine, The Telegraph


'Being kind to yourself is therapy for the soul.' - The Independent

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Kindfulness: Be a true friend to yourself - with mindful self-compassion

Kindfulness: Be a true friend to yourself - with mindful self-compassion

by Padraig O'Morain
Kindfulness: Be a true friend to yourself - with mindful self-compassion

Kindfulness: Be a true friend to yourself - with mindful self-compassion

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The Irish Times top 10 bestseller.

Do you criticise yourself on a daily basis? Are you always comparing yourself to others? Kindfulness is there for you. This practical, uplifting guide combines the two hot topics of the moment: mindfulness and self-compassion.

From the author of Mindfulness on the Go and Mindfulness for Worriers, this book teaches you how to make mindfulness your ally in everyday life, ways to accept who you are and how to lower anxiety and stress levels through a range of simple exercises. In today's chaotic world, it seems that everyone could benefit from joining the kindfulness movement.

Psychotherapist Padraig O'Morain believes that through the art of self-care and ensuring that you are living in the present, you can dispel the negativity in your life. As a result of loving and accepting yourself a little bit more, you will improve your relationships with others and become a more compassionate and happier human being.

'Psychologists agree that there are many real benefits - kindfulness can reduce depression and anxiety, improve relationships and leave you able to pursue your goals.' - Stella Magazine, The Telegraph


'Being kind to yourself is therapy for the soul.' - The Independent


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781473678798
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, Ltd.
Publication date: 06/28/2018
Sold by: Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format: eBook
File size: 658 KB

About the Author

Padraig O'Morain is a mindfulness teacher and author, and a columnist with The Irish Times. His books, published in many countries and languages, include Mindfulness on the Go and Kindfulness. He lives in Dublin with his wife Phil and has two daughters. He has taught mindfulness in Ireland and the UK.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

1 Self-compassion: Starting the Journey 1

2 Add a Little Mindfulness 15

3 Acceptance: the Other Half of Mindfulness 27

4 The Benefits of Self-compassion 39

5 The Comfort of Our Common Humanity 51

6 But What About the Flawed Parts of Me? 61

7 The Hidden Power of Your Sacred Cows 81

8 Mudita: Pleasure in the Good Fortune of Others 93

9 Our Bombu Nature: A Bundle of Contradictions 107

10 Step Away from Stress and Burnout with Kindfulness 121

11 Compassionate Eating 137

12 How Self-compassion Makes Healthy Relationships 147

13 Self-compassion and 'Good Enough' Parenting 161

14 Self-compassion and Identity 177

15 Self-compassion and the Self-care Attitude 189

16 Self-compassion and Recovery 201

17 Past, Present and Future 213

Conclusion: A Future of Self-compassion 223

Seven Days to Self-compassion 229

Index 235

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