Susan L. Smalley
All Books By Susan L. Smalley
Fully Present
- By: Susan L. Smalley
- Narrator: Maggi-Meg Reed
- Length: 11 hours 24 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: December 27, 2022
- Language: English
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3.84(737 ratings)
“Excellent. Fully Present offers one of the clearest introductions to mindfulness in the field.”
—Library Journal
Ditch the absent-minded lifestyle and begin bringing your full self and your full mind everywhere. With research studies, personal accounts, and practical applications, Fully Present highlights how things like simply breathing, listening, and walking can change your perspective–and your life. ... Read more
Fully Present
- By: Susan L. Smalley
- Length: 8 hours 43 minutes
- Publisher: Ascent Audio
- Publish date: July 19, 2010
- Language: English
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3.84(895 ratings)
Mindfulness-the art of paying attention with openness and curiosity to the present moment-has attracted ever-growing interest and tens of thousands of practitioners. This uniquely accessible guide provides a scientific explanation for how mindfulness positively and powerfully affects the brain and body, as well as practical guidance. With sections devoted to “The Science,” “The Art,” and “The Practice,” Fully Present will help you understand how and why meditation is so effective, and will help you develop and sustain your own practice in order to:
• Reduce stress
• Boost your body’s immune system
• Ease chronic physical pain
• Cope with negative emotions
• Increase self-awareness
• Cultivate happiness
Complete with fascinating research on how our brains work and respond to meditation, as well as practical tips and exercises, Fully Present is an essential guide for anyone interested in enhancing their own health and well-being.