Introduction vii
How Mindful are You? xiii
Part One: Understanding Mindfulness 1
1 Why be Mindful? 3
2 Moving Towards Mindful Thinking 17
3 Being Mindful of Thoughts and Feelings 43
4 Being Mindful of Thoughts, Feelings and Actions 61
Part Two: Putting it into Practice 83
5 Mindfulness to Manage Painful Emotions: Anger, Worry, Anxiety and Guilt 87
6 Mindfulness to Build Confidence and Self- esteem and Manage Loneliness 109
7 Mindful Motivation: Goals and Willpower 125
8 Mindful Interactions with Other People: Listening, Managing Criticism, Forgiving, Persuading and Motivating 141
9 Mindfulness at Work: Interviews, Meetings and Presentations 163
Conclusion 173
About the Author 177
Index 179
