A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled - Rilegato

Wax, Ruby

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ISBN 10: 024118648X ISBN 13: 9780241186480

Casa editrice: Penguin Life, 2016

Riassunto

500 years ago no-one died of stress: we invented this concept and now we let it rule us. We might have evolvedto be able to miraculously balance on seven-inch heels, but as far as our emotional development is concerned we're still swimming with the pond scum. If we don't advance our more human qualities then we're doomed evolution-wise to become cyborgs, with an imprint of an 'Apple' where our hearts used to be. Ruby Wax shows us a scientific solution to these modern problems: mindfulness.

I know what you're thinking - what if I don't want to stare at a butterfly wing or hear the single ting of a wind chime? My definition of mindfulness isn't about sitting erect on a hillock, legs in a knot, humming a mantra that's probably the phone book sung backwards, it's something that can help us all: learning to notice your thoughts and feelings so you can truly experience life.

Outrageously witty, smart and accessible, Ruby Wax shows ordinary people how and why to change for good. With mindfulness advice for relationships, for parents, for children and for teenagers, and a six-week course based on her studies of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy with Mark Williams at Oxford University, A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled is the only guide you need for a healthier, happier life.

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Recensione:

An outrageously witty and accessible guide for a healthier, happier life (Publisher's description)

A wonderful book full of passion and verve. Ruby Wax gives her unique take on the science and practice of mindfulness. She shows how to meet - face to face - all that life throws at us, and gives her own step by step guide to finding deep stillness in the midst of the chaos (Prof. Mark Williams)

Ruby Wax has written a guide to mindfulness that's as hilarious as it is useful. Drawing on the latest science, she offers insightful, irreverent advice on how to improve every aspect of our lives, from our health and happiness to our relationships and careers. (Arianna Huffington)

So witty, clever and accessible you'll be devouring every word... there's no better place to start than with this sparkling gem of a book (Heat)

Whip-smart on the subject... she teaches the art of doing nothing in a way that doesn't send you to sleep (The Times)

Witty and accessible (Woman & Home)

This witty, smart and accessible read should be top of your reading list (Closer)

This frank, hilarious guide will make you laugh AND offers useful advice for everyone. Win-win (Look Magazine)

A beginner's guide to the science behind mindfulness (Sunday Times)

Well timed and combines a theoretical, practical and personal account of mindfulness... an easy, uplifting, humorous read (The Psychologist)

L'autore:

Ruby Wax is a successful comedian, TV writer and performer of over 25 years. Ruby additionally holds a Master's degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University, and was awarded an OBE in 2015 for her services to mental health. She is the author of books Sane New World and A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled, and has toured all over the world with the accompanying one-woman shows. Both books have reached the number one spot on The Sunday Times bestsellers list.

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• Editore: Penguin Life
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 024118648X
• ISBN 13: 9780241186480
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 272