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Series
Publisher
Leaping Hare Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Mindfulness in Knitting casts fresh light on this famously calming craft and reveals how the simple repetition of plain and purl can nurture wellbeing. Through personal anecdote and mindfulness exercises, this book explores how everyone can experience the joys of making and looks at the numerous benefits of taking up one of the simplest and most useful of crafts.
Author
Publisher
Bloom Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Break free from anxiety and manage stress with simple strategies and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques in this straightforward and encouraging handbook. Keeping up with friendships, relationships, school, extracurriculars, and social media is already a lot of work. And when anxiety spikes, it sometimes feels like it’s impossible to keep your life on track. You might feel like you’re in a never-ending downward spiral. That’s where...
Author
Publisher
Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Have you found the spaces in between? the secret places no one else has seen? Traffic! Roadwork! Sirens! Where do you go when the hustle and bustle becomes too much? From the peace and quiet of a museum, to the coziness of hot chocolate, this beautiful story is a celebration of the small, joyful moments that are hidden within the chaos. --
Author
Publisher
Balance
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Based on Mark Williams's research into the therapeutic powers of mindfulness, and an extension of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Deeper Mindfulness continues the story told by Mark Williams and Danny Penman's runaway success, Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World. Where the author's previous book crafted the foundations necessary to live a happier and more fulfilling life, and has proven transformative for...
Author
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"It's no wonder you can't calm down: your to-do list is as long as your arm, your bank balance keeps dropping, you feel guilty for not calling your parents more often and there always seems to be a big deadline to meet at work. You need a serious breather--but you can barely find time to shower, let alone to exercise or meditate. In Let That Sh*t Go, Nina Purewal and Kate Petriw share the wisdom they've gained though decades of practising and teaching...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer shares a practical guide to developing the inner resources necessary to meet a world in crisis with a clear, balanced, and courageous outlook. Through touching stories, insightful reflections, and practical instructions, Sofer offers powerful tools to strengthen our hearts and nourish the qualities that can transform our world. In 26 chapters-each with practices to cultivate an important quality like mindfulness,...
Author
Publisher
Grijalbo
Pub. Date
[2023].
Language
Español
Description
Todo es más sencillo cuando ves las cosas con calma. Todo es más ligero cuando estás realmente presente. Todo es más simple cuando hay claridad en tu interior. Pero ¿cómo vas a tener calma, presencia y claridad si no te detienes ni un segundo? Este libro es una invitación a practicar el arte del silencio y la quietud. Un arte que consiste en descubrir la sabiduría que surge cuando dejas de enredarte con todos los pensamientos que saturan tu...
Series
Publisher
NED ediciones
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Disminución de la capacidad de concentración, trastornos de hiperactividad en la infancia, percepción generalizada de un tiempo que se acelera, infoxicación, relaciones ansiosas con las nuevas tecnologías, abuso de psicofármacos o posibilidad de acudir a todo tipo de terapias para aprender a vivir aquí y ahora. Nunca estamos en lo que estamos. ¿Qué está pasando? ¿De qué nos hablan estos desórdenes de la atención? En todas las situaciones...
Author
Publisher
Cider Mill Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Imagine this: you have a hot cup of tea and a good book in front of you, the aroma of freshly baked bread in the air as sunlight streams in through the window. Daydreaming of a simpler life? Go back to the basics with Cottagecore Simplified. It might not be practical to drop everything and live out your fairytale fantasy, but it's easy to embrace countryside comfort while coexisting with the modern world--find inspiration in the crafts, décor, and...
14) Today
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
When a child anticipates a long-awaited day with cousins and grandparents, the child discovers every day is filled with surprises and joy, which can easily be lost if one is not present.
16) Powerful you
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends Book, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Introducing the power of yes and no, this picture book for young children growing up in our everchanging world shows them how to listen to their bodies and minds to know when to say two little words with big meaning.
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Can you hug a forest? Of course you can. First you hug the air: open your arms, lift up your chin, and breathe in all the way down to your toes. Then you hug a leaf and a flower and a trail and a stream and all the other wondrous natural elements that make up a forest. Take every chance to soak in your natural surroundings and be grateful for nature"--
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With fantastic bursts of color and lyricism, Grant Snider explores the extraordinary within the ordinary in this ode to seemingly boring days and the wonders that emerge for anyone open to seeing them. The sky is gloomy and the world feels like it’s asleep . . . but perhaps all that’s required for adventure is a bit of curiosity and patience. After all, an everyday stroll can become an adventure in the blink of an eye. On a day when even the...
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