Author: | Dr Stephen McKenzie & Dr Craig Hassed | ISBN: | 9781927187470 |
Publisher: | Exisle Publishing | Publication: | May 28, 2012 |
Imprint: | Exisle Publishing | Language: | English |
Author: | Dr Stephen McKenzie & Dr Craig Hassed |
ISBN: | 9781927187470 |
Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
Publication: | May 28, 2012 |
Imprint: | Exisle Publishing |
Language: | English |
Described simply, mindfulness is the art of directing our attention to what is (reality) rather than what isnt (our ideas of reality). With a little practice, anyone can do it, and the benefits are profound, leading to: an increased sense of happiness and wellbeing; increased clarity of mind; increased productivity, and better health. Written by two experts with many years of personal and clinical experience, Mindfulness for Life is designed to be your complete guide to living a more mindful life. Whether you want to: reduce stress and anxiety; reduce your risk of disease; overcome addiction; unhook yourself from depression; manage your weight; perform better at work; be a better parent; or simply enjoy a good nights sleep ... mindfulness can help! Only a few minutes a day can start to change your life.Dr Stephen McKenzie has over twenty years of experience in researching and teaching a broad range of psychological areas. He has a unique ability to present potentially complex information in a warm, engaging and entertaining way. He is currently a lecturer and research fellow at Deakin Universitys School of Psychology, where he is investigating mindfulness as a clinical treatment.Dr Craig Hassed is an internationally recognised expert in mindfulness who has been instrumental in promoting mindfulness as a simple and accessible technique for enhancing wellness, preventing and managing illness, and improving performance within health, educational and corporate settings. He is the founding president of the Australian Teachers of Meditation Association.
Described simply, mindfulness is the art of directing our attention to what is (reality) rather than what isnt (our ideas of reality). With a little practice, anyone can do it, and the benefits are profound, leading to: an increased sense of happiness and wellbeing; increased clarity of mind; increased productivity, and better health. Written by two experts with many years of personal and clinical experience, Mindfulness for Life is designed to be your complete guide to living a more mindful life. Whether you want to: reduce stress and anxiety; reduce your risk of disease; overcome addiction; unhook yourself from depression; manage your weight; perform better at work; be a better parent; or simply enjoy a good nights sleep ... mindfulness can help! Only a few minutes a day can start to change your life.Dr Stephen McKenzie has over twenty years of experience in researching and teaching a broad range of psychological areas. He has a unique ability to present potentially complex information in a warm, engaging and entertaining way. He is currently a lecturer and research fellow at Deakin Universitys School of Psychology, where he is investigating mindfulness as a clinical treatment.Dr Craig Hassed is an internationally recognised expert in mindfulness who has been instrumental in promoting mindfulness as a simple and accessible technique for enhancing wellness, preventing and managing illness, and improving performance within health, educational and corporate settings. He is the founding president of the Australian Teachers of Meditation Association.