Running on Empty: The Irreverent Guru's Guide to Filling up with Mindfulness

A Self-Help Book that Makes Mindfulness Easy

Mindfulness. Schmindfulness. It’s everyone’s favorite buzzword these days. But what does it really mean for us non-monks who don’t have the luxury of a serene home and a fancy meditation mat? How can we ordinary folks apply mindfulness to our over-scheduled, over-stuffed lives? And why do we even want to?

Running on Empty takes a practical and provocative stance that busts through the myths about mindfulness that get in your way of personal growth and happiness. Readers will learn, among other things:

- How to free oneself from judgment

- Tools for creating the life you really desire

- Tips for mastering work/life balance

- Meditation techniques that work for anyone

- Why Yoga is better for you than yogurt

- How to transform technology from mindless foe to mindful friend

If you want a more balanced and purposeful life, Running on Empty is the self-help book that can jumpstart your journey from boring to boundless.

Shelley Pernot is a coach, speaker, leadership development trainer, and founder of True North Coaching and Development, firms dedicated to helping folks shake off the boring and blah and put on the passion and purpose. Dedicated to making mindfulness mainstream, she partners with organizations to create entertaining and practical leadership programs for professionals running on empty.