The Mindfulness Key

This authoritative book, with a foreword by the pioneer of mindfulness, Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn, is also endorsed by the Centre for Mindfulness Research at Bangor University. Although there are many books on mindfulness now on the market, this one stands out with its clear instructions and explanations along with practical exercises and illuminating case histories. It is focused on dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. The first part gives an overview of mindfulness and its practice, while the second works with life's difficulties, applying mindfulness techniques to depression, stress and anxiety, relationships, children, carers and illness. At any point it is possible to step back and become aware of one's emotions and reactions. One can slow down from constant doing to the stillness of being. This can also apply to ordinary daily activities such as eating, breathing and walking. Applying mindfulness to, for instance, pain, can transform one's perceptions and help people move forward. The same applies to reactions to a serious diagnosis. Mindfulness also seems to enhance empathy, which is important for carers. We can all benefit from living more mindfully, and this book shows us how it can be done.