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Mindfulness offers a path to well-being and tools for coping with life's inevitable hurdles. And though mindfulness may sound exotic, you can cultivate it--and reap its proven benefits--without special training or lots of spare time. Trusted therapist and mindfulness expert Dr. Ronald Siegel shows exactly how in this inviting guide. You'll get effective strategies to use while driving to work, walking the dog, or washing the dishes, plus tips on creating a formal practice routine in as little as 20 minutes a day. Flexible, step-by-step action plans will help you become more focused and efficient in daily life; cope with difficult feelings, such as anger and sadness; deepen your connection to your spouse or partner; feel more rested and less stressed; curb unhealthy habits; find relief from anxiety and depression; and resolve stress-related pain, insomnia, and other physical problems. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author's website: www.mindfulness-solution.com. Start living a more balanced life--today.

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• Preface(p. vii)
• Part I Why Mindfulness Matters
• Chapter 1 Life is difficult, for everyone(p. 3)
• Chapter 2 Mindfulness: A solution(p. 26)
• Chapter 3 Learning to practice mindfulness(p. 52)
• Chapter 4 Building a mindful life(p. 81)
• Part II Everyday Practices for Unruly Minds, Bodies, and Relationships
• Chapter 5 Befriending fear: Working with worry and anxiety(p. 105)
• Chapter 6 Entering the dark places; Seeing sadness and depression in a new light(p. 140)
• Chapter 7 Beyond managing symptoms: Transforming pain and stress-related medical problems(p. 176)
• Chapter 8 Living the full catastrophe: Mindfulness for romance, parenting, and other intimate relationships(p. 212)
• Chapter 9 Breaking bad habits: Learning to make good choices(p. 252)
• Chapter 10 Growing up isn't easy: Changing your relationship with aging, illness, and death(p. 283)
• Chapter 11 What's next?: The promise of mindfulness(p. 315)
• When You Need More Help: How to Find a Therapist(p. 325)
• Resources(p. 328)
• Notes(p. 340)
• Index(p. 348)
• About the Author(p. 356)

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Library Journal Review

While most books on mindfulness are extremely general, Siegel (psychology, Harvard Medical Sch.) here offers detailed chapters on applying the concept to such specific areas as intimate relationships, medical pain, bad habits, and aging anxiety. Using case studies, assessment tools, and step-by-step instructions, Siegel helps readers to identify better the maladaptive habits of their minds, see thoughts more clearly, more aptly attune themselves to others, lessen personal suffering, and improve general spiritual/psychological well being. His suggestions range from sitting quietly and focusing on one's breath for five minutes to writing down worrisome thoughts to focusing on a partner's words, body language, and facial expressions. Verdict This is an excellent introduction for readers up for Siegel's thorough treatment. Yoga practitioners may take to the exercises more easily than others. For a simpler starting point, consider Jon Kabat-Zinn's Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life.-Deborah Bigelow, Leonia P.L., NJ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD, is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, where he has taught for over 25 years, and is also on the faculty of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He is the coauthor of Back Sense, which integrates Western and Eastern approaches for treating chronic back pain, and coeditor of an acclaimed book for professionals, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy. Dr. Siegel maintains a private clinical practice in Lincoln, Massachusetts. He regularly uses the practices in this book to work with his own busy, unruly mind.