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The Mindful Manifesto helps us to "be" more and to "do" less. It's old wisdom backed by modern science, beautifully described. (Professor Lord Layard 20101204)
This book is really important. Mindfulness is the way forward for dealing with depression and anxiety, and for general well-being. (Ruby Wax )
Absolutely my favourite book of 2010, in which GP Dr Jonty Heaversedge and writer/meditation teacher Ed Halliwell explain how to access peace of mind by using simple techniques connecting mind, brain and body. And how not to beat yourself up for having negative, damaging thoughts (we all do). Lovely and essential reading. (Sarah Stacey You Magazine, Mail On Sunday )
Stress, pain even depression can be managed with a simple technique. (The Times )
A lucid and highly practical guide to how the Buddhist techniques of mindfulness can be of enormous benefit to our health, relationships and peace of mind. (Mick Brown )
Wise, sensible and helpful for all forms of emotional disorders from depression to anxiety and addiction. This book on mindfulness is a great step to finding peace of mind. (Sally Brampton, Author Of Shoot The Damn Dog )
It is wonderful that Jonty Heaversedge and Ed Halliwell have written this book to give freely of their own experience, and to share the tremendous possibilities that come with training the mind and body to do less and to notice more. Their manifesto, like all manifestos, is both a statement of the potential that lies in all of us and a call to action to realise that potential. In the case of mindfulness, this call to action is to live life, moment by moment, as if it really mattered. (Mark Williams, Author Of The Mindful Way Through Depression )
A guide to surviving in a stressed-out world. (Evening Standard )
Train your brain to slow down and focus on the task in hand. (Stylist Magazine )
Gibberish-free instructions. (The Guardian )
This book is really important. Mindfulness is the way forward for dealing with depression and anxiety, and for general well-being. (Ruby Wax )
Absolutely my favourite book of 2010, in which GP Dr Jonty Heaversedge and writer/meditation teacher Ed Halliwell explain how to access peace of mind by using simple techniques connecting mind, brain and body. And how not to beat yourself up for having negative, damaging thoughts (we all do). Lovely and essential reading. (Sarah Stacey You Magazine, Mail On Sunday )
Stress, pain even depression can be managed with a simple technique. (The Times )
A lucid and highly practical guide to how the Buddhist techniques of mindfulness can be of enormous benefit to our health, relationships and peace of mind. (Mick Brown )
Wise, sensible and helpful for all forms of emotional disorders from depression to anxiety and addiction. This book on mindfulness is a great step to finding peace of mind. (Sally Brampton, Author Of Shoot The Damn Dog )
It is wonderful that Jonty Heaversedge and Ed Halliwell have written this book to give freely of their own experience, and to share the tremendous possibilities that come with training the mind and body to do less and to notice more. Their manifesto, like all manifestos, is both a statement of the potential that lies in all of us and a call to action to realise that potential. In the case of mindfulness, this call to action is to live life, moment by moment, as if it really mattered. (Mark Williams, Author Of The Mindful Way Through Depression )
A guide to surviving in a stressed-out world. (Evening Standard )
Train your brain to slow down and focus on the task in hand. (Stylist Magazine )
Gibberish-free instructions. (The Guardian )
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We live in a speedy, pressurised world, and with little pause to really experience and enjoy our lives. Instead it's time for us to stop, pay attention to our minds, notice what we are doing, and appreciate what we have.
For thousands of years Eastern traditions have taught meditation to help people lead healthier, happier lives. Now, scientific research is confirming that 'mindfulness' can help us all improve our mental and physical well-being. Written by a GP and a health writer, The Mindful Manifesto is the first book to integrate the latest scientific and medical research on mindfulness with meditation's historical context. We see how it can:
treat mental health problems such as depression and anxiety
help us cope with the busyness of everyday life
improve our physical health and manage chronic illness
help us let go of unwanted behaviours
improve how we function in our relationships and jobs.
And why stop there? With examples of how the mindfulness movement is already well underway, we see that encouraging governments and other powerful institutions to take a mindful approach could make a massive difference to the health and happiness of the whole world.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I was a bit doubtful that this book would help me,but I decided to give it a go and I was pleasantly surprised.I have great difficulty in letting go of my past bad experiences,but these simple mental exercises,like taking notice of your breathing for 10 minutes,have really stopped me from dwelling on things and have brought me back to the present.
The book is based on Buddha's Four Foundations of Mindfulness,but it is not about Buddhism or religion,it's just about tried and tested ways of coping in this busy world,with notes by the authors about ways it's been useful to them.
I think it is a good starting off point,with easy quick ideas you can use every day,and I have felt much better since I started to try them.I would definitely recommend it; I have been telling my daughter about it and she can't wait to try it too,so I will pass the book onto her and see how she gets on!
The book is based on Buddha's Four Foundations of Mindfulness,but it is not about Buddhism or religion,it's just about tried and tested ways of coping in this busy world,with notes by the authors about ways it's been useful to them.
I think it is a good starting off point,with easy quick ideas you can use every day,and I have felt much better since I started to try them.I would definitely recommend it; I have been telling my daughter about it and she can't wait to try it too,so I will pass the book onto her and see how she gets on!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This is such an important book for our current stressful lifestyles. Having had bouts of depression and frequently suffering from stress, I had bought Thich Nhat Hanh's original book on Mindfulness some time ago. It's incredibly rewarding practice and now this book truly comes as a manifesto for introducing Mindfulness to our daily lives. There is a great mixture of practice, case studies and personal recommendations throughout the book. Everyone should read this! I'm so pleased that the book is already having an effect and the accompanying website. Well done!
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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This is an excellent book for everyone. Having read lots of other great books on mindfulness, I wondered what new insights this one would have to offer. Plenty. It truly is a mindful manifesto. It skilfully weaves together the everyday benefits of mindfulness and how to practice, with beautifully crafted snippets on the Buddhist origins and latest scientific thinking. The authors give candid, inspiring and good humoured accounts of their own mindfulness experience. There's also a great chapter at the end on further reading and resources. It is highly readable and informative, whether you are new to mindfulness or an seasoned practitioner. It's honest, uplifting and engaging with no hint of fluffiness and I heartily recommend it.
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Good book
I have undertaken the course on mindfulness on the internet and can say it has both changed and enhansed my life this book goes hand in hand with the course although you don't have... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jen
Practical mindfulness
When I received this book, I had already been trying to bring mindfulness into my life as much as possible. I didn't expect to get a great deal from this book. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dan Sumption
Interesting and thought provoking.
This takes a look at how mindfulness mediation, as practised in the buddhist tradition, can affect your health. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Robert Hardie
A good 'beginner's guide' - not for experienced practitioners
Having previously bought a guide to meditation written by a Buddhist Lama, I found this guide to 'mindfulness' far more accessible and easy to understand. Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. I. McCulloch
Simply what it is, why to do it and how to do it.
This is a good introduction to mindfullness that gives you insights and practices to get on without any of the stuffyness you find in some books or the deep seated religious... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ian Davis
It really works (for me)
I'm a sceptic of these sorts of "self-help" books but this one actually worked for me. It helped me target my effort into those things that matter or score most towards my personal... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Paul Madge
Perhaps a good first step for some
I think this book is designed to appeal to the sort of people who have never considered spirituality as a big feature in their lives and have become 'bogged down' by modern living. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. Z. L. Reynolds
Very good to begin with.
It's a good book to begin your journey into enhanced life with. But also for someone who needs convincing- like my over worked, stressed boss from work, who doesn't belive in... Read more
Published 14 months ago by KasiuniaK.
Not a new subject but very well written.
This book covers wisdom that is century's old. The beauty is that modern science has come around to validating what the Buddha learned all those years ago. Read more
Published 15 months ago by ja
Living in and of the moment is crucial to our lives today
I really enjoyed this book. At a time of stress, living in the moment is a really grounding thing to do.... and so difficult. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. E. M. Kneale
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