Table of Contents

Introduction: Mindfulness for busy people     1

Chapter 1: Understanding your brain     9 

Chapter 2: Introducing mindfulness      27

Chapter 3: Mindfulness and emotions     41

Chapter 4: Mindful connection to others     69

Chapter 5: The power of thoughts     92

Chapter 6: Changing stressful thoughts     113

Chapter 7: Mantra     133

Chapter 8: The mind-body connection     145

Chapter 9: Mindfulness for creating happiness and success     157

Chapter 10: The beginner's mind     179         

Chapter 11: Mindfulness for improving relationships     191

Chapter 12: Mindfulness in conflict     203  

Chapter 13: Mindfulness and self-compassion     223

Concluding thoughts  223

References      235

Index      242  

About the Author

Chantal Hofstee is a clinical psychologist and executive coach, who specialises in stress management and leadership training. Chantal draws on her knowledge of the brain and psychology to explain the concepts of mindfulness-based thinking and teaches practical techniques that induce the ideal brain state for focus, productivity and performance. Her work is helping people thrive in their everyday (work) life and has been called 'gently life changing' and 'transformational'.

Reviews

“I found Mindfulness on the Run easy to read and the techniques seem achievable within my busy life. If you want to give mindfulness a go but thought you just don’t have the time, then this is the book for you.”
*Mummahh*

"... simply don't have time for anything else? This book offers a quick and effective program to help you slot mindfulness into a busy life. For more information and stockists, visit exislepublishing.com.au" 
*Better Homes and Gardens*

"Clinical Psychologist Dr Chantal Hofstee developed an easy-to-learn program of techniques that can be done anywhere, anytime." 
*Australian Ageing Agenda*