101 Mindful Ways to Build Resilience: Cultivate Calm, Clarity, Optimism & Happiness Each Day - Softcover

Altman, Donald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1559570466 ISBN 13: 9781559570466

Publisher: PESI Publishing & Media, 2015

Synopsis

Did you ever wish you knew the secret to bouncing back from life's toughest roadblocks, wounds and obstacles? According to psychotherapist, international mindfulness teacher, and former Buddhist monk Donald Altman, there is no secret. There is simply the skills of applying mindfulness to whatever new problem knocks on your door each day. It works because mindfulness rewires your brain and dramatically changes your relationship to the problem.

The 101 mindfulness 'tools' in this book will give you newfound hope, optimism, and strength. These simple, yet powerful mindfulness practices that you can apply in just a minute to two -- whether you're facing something extremely annoying or seemingly insurmountable. Those you know may think you're found a secret elixir to wash away your problems. But you'll know the secret is just retraining your brain with 101 Mindful Ways to Build Resilience.

About this title

About the Author:

Donald Altman, MA, LPC, is a psychotherapist, award-winning writer and former Buddhist monk. A featured expert in The Mindfulness Movie, he is the author of several pioneering books on how to integrate ancient mindfulness into modern life, including One-Minute Mindfulness, The Mindfulness Code, The Joy Compass, Living-Kindness, Art of the Inner Meal, 12-Weeks to Mindful Eating, and The Mindfulness Toolbox.

Review:

"Delightful. Wise. Practical. Altman immediately brings the reader into a mindful moment. He makes the cultivation of calm, clarity, optimism and happiness not only doable but inviting -- and it's one minute at a time. Nurture resilience and joy not by blocking whatever may be difficult, but through acknowledgement, acceptance and appreciation. This book helps up remember that where we place our attention makes a difference. It empowers us to build resilience every day." --Elana Rosenbaum, MS, MSW, BCD, pioneer teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, psychotherapist and speaker, Author of Being Well (even when you're sick): Mindfulness Practices and Here for Now: Living Well with Cancer Through Mindfulness --.

"Donald Altman's 101 Mindful Ways to Build Resilience is the essential resilience toolkit for business leaders or anyone wanting bold and practical methods for turning obstacles into success. This book provides real-world advice about how to turn self-doubt and negative thinking into affirmation of one's own abilities. It is filled with innovative and engaging mindfulness methods for enhancing people skills and building resiliency. Whether reinvigorating your career or striving for excellence, this must-read book will enhance your attitude and life with greater clarity, confidence, and optimism! I highly recommend it!" --John Baldoni, author of bestselling MOXIE: The Secret to Bold and Gutsy Leadership and Lead with Purpose.

"Each minute-long chapter will help you create that special mindful space to enrich not only the rest of your day, but the rest of your life." --Jean L. Kristeller, PhD, author of The Joy of Half a Cookie: Using Mindfulness to Lose Weight and End the Struggle with Food

About this edition

• Publisher: PESI Publishing & Media
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1559570466
• ISBN 13: 9781559570466
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128