Susan L. Smalley, Diana Winston
What’s inside
Fully Present by Susan L. Smalley and Diana Winston is an authoritative yet accessible guide on mindfulness. It elegantly melds the scientific underpinnings with practical applications of mindfulness, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their awareness, concentration, and emotional resilience in daily life. The book demystifies mindfulness, breaking it down into its components and illustrating how it can be integrated into everyday moments to improve mental health, stress management, and overall well-being. Through personal anecdotes, scientific studies, and clear exercises, Fully Present offers readers a pathway to a more attentive, compassionate, and fulfilling life.
You’ll Learn
- Enhanced emotional regulation and resilience
- Reduced stress and anxiety levels
- Improved concentration and productivity
- Greater compassion towards self and others
Key Points
- Defining Mindfulness: More Than Just Meditation
- The Science Behind Mindfulness: How It Changes the Brain
- Mindfulness in Daily Life: Simple Practices
- Emotional Resilience Through Mindfulness
- Addressing Stress and Anxiety with Mindful Awareness
- Cultivating Compassion and Self-Acceptance
- The Role of Mindfulness in Physical Health
Who’s it For
- Individuals interested in self-improvement
- People seeking stress reduction techniques
- Readers curious about the scientific basis of mindfulness
- Practitioners looking for practical mindfulness exercises
About the author
Susan L. Smalley is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA, where she founded the Mindful Awareness Research Center. Diana Winston is the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center and is internationally recognized for her mindfulness teachings. Together, they bring a wealth of scientific knowledge and teaching experience to the subject of mindfulness.