Summaries of books about Mindfulness & Meditation:
The Bullet Journal Method
Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future
Ryder Carroll
The book provides a comprehensive guide to the Bullet Journal organizational system, teaching readers how to effectively track their past through reflection, organize their present tasks, and plan their future goals. It combines productivity advice with mindfulness principles to help users live more intentional and efficient lives.
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Present Over Perfect
Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
Shauna Niequist
The book is a personal account and guide on how to transition from a life of excessive stress and the pursuit of perfection to one that values being present and embracing imperfection. It offers insights and practical advice on how to slow down, simplify one's life, and cultivate relationships and experiences that feed the soul rather than the ego.
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You Are the Placebo
Making Your Mind Matter
Joe Dispenza
The book delves into the concept that the mind has the power to heal the body through belief, exploring scientific research and case studies that demonstrate the placebo effect. It provides practical strategies and meditations for individuals to harness their mental faculties to create positive changes in their health and life.
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The Little Book of Mindfulness
10 minutes a day to less stress, more peace
Patrizia Collard
The book provides a collection of short, accessible mindfulness exercises designed to help readers reduce stress and find greater tranquility in daily life. Each practice is crafted to be completed in around ten minutes, offering a practical approach to incorporating mindfulness into a busy schedule.
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Digital Minimalism
Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
Cal Newport
The book advocates for a philosophy of technology use that prioritizes deep work and meaningful interactions over constant digital distraction. It provides strategies for decluttering digital life, such as scheduled check-ins for social media and embracing leisure activities that don't involve screens.
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Feeling Is the Secret
Neville Goddard
The book delves into the power of emotions and imagination in shaping one's reality, emphasizing that the subconscious mind is influenced by feelings and visualizations, which in turn manifest in the external world. It provides practical guidance on how to harness this process through techniques such as sleep and prayer to achieve desired outcomes in life.
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Breathe Like a Bear
30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere
Kira Willey
The book is a collection of thirty short, guided breathing exercises and movements designed to teach children how to manage their emotions and focus their attention. Illustrated with whimsical drawings, each exercise is intended to be fun and accessible, helping kids to find calm and mindfulness in any situation.
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Wherever You Go, There You Are
Mindfulness meditation for everyday life
Jon Kabat-Zinn
The book offers practical guidance on cultivating mindfulness in daily life, presenting meditation techniques and philosophical insights to help readers live more fully in the present moment. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and inner peace through accessible exercises and reflections that can be integrated into everyday routines.
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A Mind For Numbers
How to Excel at Math and Science
Barbara Oakley
The book provides strategies and techniques to improve learning and understanding in math and science, drawing on research in neuroscience and cognitive psychology. It offers practical advice on how to overcome learning obstacles, enhance memory, and harness creativity to solve complex problems.
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Stolen Focus
Why You Can't Pay Attention
Johann Hari
The book explores the various cultural, technological, and environmental factors that contribute to the modern crisis of attention, arguing that our ability to concentrate is being eroded by a range of influences from social media to diet. It also offers insights into how individuals and societies can reclaim their focus, suggesting systemic changes and practical steps to combat the distractions.
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