Estimated Reading Time 1 Minutes
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 1st edition (January 2, 2015)
Paperback : 216 pages
ISBN: 978-1626251274
Thoughts: This is a great book to introduce you to the main ideas behind mindfulness and neuroscience. The principles are sound. It doesn’t go super deep but gives you a basic overall understanding which would be helpful to just about anyone who wants to become more centered and mindful in their inner self.
First sentence: Chances are that you picked up this book because you’re concerned about the amount of stress you’re experiencing and want to do something about it.
Summary from Amazon.com:
Little daily hassles can add up to big, big stress.
Whether you’re stuck in traffic, hauling your kids out the front door in the morning, dealing with a demanding boss, or worrying about money, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Stress is a normal part of daily life; but over time, chronic stress can take its toll on both your mental and physical health, leading to everything from anxiety and depression to weight gain and disease. So how can you move past the little hassles that get in the way of fully enjoying life?
In This Moment will show you how to find a sense of calm and serenity using a breakthrough, evidence-based program grounded in mindfulness and neuroscience. Imagine feeling stressed, and being able to work through it by paying attention to your thoughts and feelings, moment by moment, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. It’s not as difficult as it sounds!
Written by the co-founder of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) Kirk Strosahl and pioneering behavioral health researcher Patricia Robinson, the mindfulness exercises in this book will help you strengthen the parts of your brain that support vitality and a sense of being fully present in the here and now. And with a little practice, you will learn to combat stress in healthy ways, stay balanced, and live a happier life, no matter what challenges arise.
