Five Good Minutes of Mindfulness: Reduce Stress, Reset, and Find Peace Right Now

Length: 200 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date: 2022-01-02
ISBN-10: 1684038669
ISBN-13: 9781684038664
Sales Rank: #737939 (See Top 100 Books)

How can you find true peace of mind and contentment, even when the going gets tough? This portable pick-me-up will show you how—all in just five good minutes.

In difficult or stressful times, peace of mind can be hard to come by. That’s why you need a quick antidote to help you find calm and serenity—no matter what the world throws your way. Using the proven-effective mindfulness practices in this use-anywhere guide, you’ll learn how to slow down, relax, and appreciate what’s good in your life—all in just moments a day.

In Five Good Minutes of Mindfulness, Dr. Jeffrey Brantley—founder and director of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at Duke Integrative Medicine—shows us that true serenity and happiness are within our reach, even when we feel like all is lost. Using the quick and easy mindfulness practices in this guide, you’ll find tons of ways to take stock of what matters to you, stay present in the moment, and soothe stress before it takes over. Whether you’re at home, at work, or simply at your wit’s end, five good minutes can be found in actions as simple as stretching your body, savoring a delicious meal with your loved ones, or jotting down your thoughts in a gratitude journal.

If you’re ready to harness the amazing benefits of mindfulness in just minutes a day, this little guide offers small mindful practices for finding your own joy amidst the chaos of our modern world. Isn’t it time you took five good minutes?

Preface
The Foundation: What Are Five Good Minutes?
PART 1: Slowing Down and Relaxing
1. Breathe Mindfully
2. Relax Deeply
3. Wish Yourself Safety
4. Live in This Moment
5. Five-Fingered Peace
6. In with the Good...
7. Instant Ahhhh...
8. A Silent Retreat
9. Freedom from Tension
10. Be a Mountain
11. Release the Trap
12. Soft Belly
13. The Doctor Is In
14. Drop It
15. Drain the Strain
16. Watch Your Speed
17. A Matter of Heart
18. Restore Your Natural Rhythm
19. Float Away
20.  Ritual for Release
21. Red Light, Blue Light
22. Stop Watching the Clock
23. Patience on the Journey
24. Take a “Shake-It” Break
25. Safe with Me
26. Tension Tamer
27. Relaxing Mind Tonic
28. Star-Filled Nights
29. Comfort Yourself
30. Release This Day
31. Cultivate Inner Peace
32. Body Mantra
PART 2: Appreciating Who You Are and What You Have
33. Joyous Rapture
34. Rekindle the Light
35. Open the Door for Love
36. Write from the Heart
37. Your Own Best Friend
38. Take Stock of Your Life
39. Dig Yourself Out of the Pit
40. Dream Roll
41. May I Be Free from Pain
42. Awards Presentation
43. Inhabit Your Kitchenscape
44. You Come First
45. Good-Bye to Mr. Mean Guy
46. Five-Star Value
47. Look Inside
48. Take a Fresh Look at Yourself
49. Circle of Love
50. Get Unglued
51. Bite by Savory Bite
52. One-Way Ticket to the Moon
53. Harmonize with Reality
54. Appreciate Yourself
55. Befriend Yourself
56. A Shot of Faith
57. No More Grumpy Mornings
58. Honor Your Commitments
59. Free Your Heart
60. Self-Preservation First
61. Lower Your Standards
62. Feel Gratitude for This Day
63. Effortless Simplicity
64. Cultivate Curiosity
65. An Ounce of Appreciation
PART 3: Connecting to Others and the World Around You
66. Exercise Your Kindness Muscles
67. Connect with Sound
68. Nature’s Gift to You
69. Appreciate a Loved One
70. Give It Away
71. Silent Harmony
72. The Pulse of Life
73. Blessings to You
74. Dear Friends and Colleagues
75. Affectionate Listening
76. The Homestretch
77. Where Happiness Lives
78. Joy Is Us Together
79. Take a Hike
80. Looking at You
81. Stars of Compassion
82. No Pain, No Blame
83. The Extraordinary in the Ordinary
84. A Dose of Admiration
85. Find Joy in Another’s Good Fortune
86. Compassionate Communication
87. Altar of Love
88. Find the Ocean in a Seashell
89. That Obnoxious Person and You
90. Feel Your Connection with All Things
91. A Child’s Eyes
92. Offer Forgiveness
93. Rest in Beauty
94. Your Family Circle
95. Dump the Grudge
96. The Pet Who Loves You
97. Free From it All
98. Never Alone
99. Open to the Mystery of Being Human