In "Mindful Choices: Navigating Life's Crossroads with Confidence," Alex R. Thompson embarks on a transformative journey into the heart of decision-making. This enlightening guide illuminates the intricate dance between the logical mind and the intuitive heart, offering readers a compass to traverse life's myriad choices with grace and certainty. Thompson's insights delve into the psychology behind our decisions, equipping you with the tools to understand your own decision-making processes and to make choices that align with your deepest values and goals. Through a blend of compelling anecdotes, scientific research, and practical strategies, "Mindful Choices" empowers you to lead a life marked by purpose, clarity, and confidence, no matter the complexity of the crossroads you face.
Mindful Choices for Well-Being offers a holistic, action-oriented process of choosing and creating well-being using proven methods for transformational change. The Shearers developed Mindful Choices Therapy during three decades of clinical practice. A cornerstone of their method is the systematic mastery of 10 interrelated Mindful Choices: Breath awareness and retraining Begin and end days peacefully Mindful eating Cultivating mindfulness Self-reflection Living your values Intentional relating Mindful movement Mindful Choices tools Self-acceptance & Self-compassion Their how-to manual for life planning features fictional characters going through real-life struggles and changes, providing examples of a powerful therapy that blends neuroscience, Buddhist psychology, contemplative traditions, and mindfulness-based behavioral therapies. The tools described in the book will help you move from a life of too much stress and anxiety (what the authors call “dis-ease”) to a life of well-being, balance, and a deep sense of purpose. Instead of acting on autopilot, falling back on habits learned over a lifetime, you can can learn how to mindfully make clear choices aimed at creating the life you truly want. Mindful awareness is the starting point for making great choices. Mindful Choices Therapy provides the tools for transforming those great choices into powerful and effective habits.
This is a book about a systematic, holistic, and action-oriented process of choosing and creating well-being. It’s a guidebook outlining a process of regularly assessing your well-being across ten Mindful Choices dimensions, focusing your attention, sustaining a high level of motivation, and creating lasting positive changes through ongoing intention, awareness, focus, and practice. It’s not just another self-help book, but rather a complete “how-to” manual for life-planning. This book integrates knowledge from mindfulness and contemplative traditions, Buddhist psychology, Stoicism, positive psychology, neuroscience, and acceptance and mindfulness-based behavioral therapies. It will not only give you the tools to manage stress, anxiety, and depression but will also take you well beyond “normal” to a life of “thriving.”
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Mindful Choices for Well-Being offers a holistic, action-oriented process of choosing and creating well-being using proven methods for transformational change. The Shearers developed Mindful Choices Therapy during three decades of clinical practice. A cornerstone of their method is the systematic mastery of 10 interrelated Mindful Choices: - Breath awareness and retraining - Begin and end days peacefully - Mindful eating - Cultivating mindfulness - Self-reflection - Living your values - Intentional relating - Mindful movement - Mindful Choices tools - Self-acceptance & Self-compassion Their how-to manual for life planning features fictional characters going through real-life struggles and changes, providing examples of a powerful therapy that blends neuroscience, Buddhist psychology, contemplative traditions, and mindfulness-based behavioral therapies. The tools described in the book will help you move from a life of too much stress and anxiety (what the authors call "dis-ease") to a life of well-being, balance, and a deep sense of purpose. Instead of acting on autopilot, falling back on habits learned over a lifetime, you can can learn how to mindfully make clear choices aimed at creating the life you truly want. Mindful awareness is the starting point for making great choices. Mindful Choices Therapy provides the tools for transforming those great choices into powerful and effective habits. Both licensed mental health professionals, Bill and Robin Shearer come from diverse backgrounds. Bill started out as a United States history teacher and went on to an Air Force career, retiring as a Lt. Col. He has been a licensed psychologist in California since 1977. Robin began her career as a school nurse and neonatal intensive care nurse before becoming a marriage and family therapist. Long on education (the shearers have seven graduate degrees between them), the couple has spent decades not only providing treatment in a mental health setting, but living their values in real life. They engage in a variety of balancing and revitalizing practices such as yoga, meditation and being surrounded by nature. Robin is an avid equestrian. Bill is a wildlife photographer and artist. In short, they practice what they teach, and they are on a mission. While specializing in providing treatment for addictions, eating disorders, problem relationships, and stress and anxiety disorders - problems characterized by a lack of balance and resilience - their main passion is helping others move beyond dissatisfaction with life or mental health issues, to a life of meaning, purpose, and deep satisfaction - a life of "thriving."
"The Power of Mindful Choices" is a transformative guide that delves into the profound impact of mindfulness on our daily decision-making processes. This enlightening book explores the intricate connection between the mind and the choices we make, emphasizing the pivotal role of conscious decision-making in shaping the course of our lives. In the opening chapters, the author sets the stage by illustrating the significance of embracing mindful choices. Readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery, learning to understand the complexities of the decision-making process and how the mind influences our actions on a day-to-day basis. The book provides practical insights into the practice of mindfulness, guiding readers through techniques and methods to enhance their ability to make mindful choices. Through the exploration of meditation practices and the establishment of mindful habits, readers gain valuable tools to cultivate a more conscious and intentional approach to decision-making. Addressing the inevitable challenges that life presents, the book offers strategies for coping with negative emotions and extracting valuable lessons from adversity. It emphasizes the virtues of determination and patience, showing how these qualities play a crucial role in the art of mindful decision-making. The application of mindful choices extends beyond personal development, as the book demonstrates how mindfulness can be integrated into professional life and relationships. From fostering effective work habits to building dynamic and meaningful connections, readers learn to infuse mindfulness into various aspects of their daily existence. In the final chapters, "The Power of Mindful Choices" guides readers in discovering their goals and passions, showcasing how mindful choices contribute to a meaningful and purposeful life. The book encourages a sense of contribution and positive impact, illustrating the potential for creating a life that aligns with one's deepest values. With key takeaways, reflections on challenges and opportunities, and a vision for future goals, the conclusion of the book leaves readers inspired and equipped with the knowledge to harness the transformative power of mindful choices in their journey toward a more fulfilling and intentional life.
Learn to create seamless designs backed by a responsible understanding of the human mind. This book examines how human behavior can be used to integrate your product design into lifestyle, rather than interrupt it, and make decisions for the good of those that are using your product. Mindful Design introduces the areas of brain science that matter to designers, and passionately explains how those areas affect each human’s day-to-day experiences with products and interfaces. You will learn about the neurological aspects and limitations of human vision and perception; about our attachment to harmony and dissonance, such as visual harmony, musical harmony; and about our brain’s propensity towards pattern recognition and how we perceive the world cognitively. In the second half of the book you will focus on the practical application of what you have learned, specific to interaction and interface design. Real-world examples are used throughout so that you can really see how design is impacting our everyday digital experience. Design is a responsibility, but not enough designers understand the human mind or the process of thought. This book explores the key factors involved and shows you how to make the right design choices. What You'll Learn Review how attention and distraction work and the cost of attentional switching Use Gestalt principles to communicate visual grouping Ensure your underlying models make sense to your audience Use time, progression, and transition to create a composition Carefully examine controlling behavior through reductionist and behaviorist motivation concepts Apply the theoretical knowledge to practical, mindful application design Who This Book Is For The primary audience for this book is professional designers who wish to learn more about the human mind and how to apply that to their work. The book is also useful for design-focussed product owners and startup founders who wish to apply ethical thinking to a team, or when bootstrapping their products. The secondary audience is design students who are either studying a ‘traditional’ visual design course, or a UX/interaction design course who have a desire to learn how they might be able to apply mindful design to their early careers. Finally, a tertiary audience for this book would be tutors involved in teaching design, or peripheral, courses who may wish to incorporate its teachings into their lectures, workshops or seminars.
Did you know that we all have Superpowers? One of them is our ability to control our breath. Breathing is My Superpower teaches children to regulate their emotions, especially if they are feeling upset, angry, or stressed. Sofia will show your little ones how to control their breathing in various situations, whether at school, at home, or on the playground. Five Breathing Technique presented in the book, will help calm your children and show them a fun way of managing their own body, breath, and emotions. This mindfulness for kids will help them to control their feelings in many ways: To relax when they think adults do not understand them. To deal with fears and worries. To cope with rejection at school. To regain self-confidence. To give kids relief from anxiety and teach them yoga basics. Your children will identify with our heroine, Sofia, and love the cheerful illustrations and charming rhymes in this bedtime story. Breathing is My Superpower is the second book from My Superpower Series - the growth mindset books for kids, suitable for all ages as well as anyone who works with children. Get your copy now!
Embark on a transformative journey through the intricacies of decision-making with Dr. John David's illuminating guide, "Mindful Choices." In a world saturated with options, understanding the psychology behind our decisions becomes not just insightful but empowering. Dr. John David, a seasoned expert in the realm of psychology, delves deep into the intricate web of our minds, unraveling the threads that weave together every choice we make. With clarity and compassion, he explores the factors that influence our decisions, from subconscious biases to external pressures, and guides readers towards a path of mindfulness in choosing. This captivating book goes beyond the surface, offering practical insights and actionable strategies to cultivate a heightened awareness in decision-making. Dr. David seamlessly combines scientific research with real-world examples, making complex psychological concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. "Mindful Choices" is not just a book; it's a roadmap to better understanding yourself and others. Through engaging narratives and thought-provoking exercises, Dr. John David invites you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, where each page offers a new perspective on the choices that shape our lives. Whether you're navigating professional crossroads, facing personal dilemmas, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of the human mind, this book is your companion to unlocking the secrets of mindful decision-making. Dr. John David's expertise, coupled with his engaging writing style, makes "Mindful Choices" an indispensable guide for anyone striving to make more conscious and fulfilling decisions in their daily lives. Prepare to unravel the mysteries of your mind and embark on a journey towards a more intentional and fulfilling life with "Mindful Choices." PICK A COPY OR MORE NOW !!!
