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Curious mind ...................................................................................... 251

Loving-kindness meditation ............................................................. 252
Bubble meditation ............................................................................. 252
Drawing meditation ........................................................................... 253
Body meditation................................................................................. 254
Mindful Parenting ........................................................................................ 254
Being present for your children ....................................................... 254
Trying out tips for mindful parenting.............................................. 256

Part V: The Part of Tens ............................................ 259

Chapter 16: Ten Top Tips for Mindful Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Spending Some Quiet Time Every Day...................................................... 261
Connect with People ................................................................................... 262
Enjoy the Beauty of Nature ........................................................................ 262
Enjoy the Journey ........................................................................................ 263
See the Wonder of the Present Moment ................................................... 264
Listen to Unpleasant Emotions .................................................................. 264
Remember That Thoughts Aren’t Facts ................................................... 265
Be Grateful Every Day ................................................................................. 266
Let Go ............................................................................................................ 267
Breathe and Smile! ....................................................................................... 268

Chapter 17: Ten Ways Mindfulness Can Really Help You . . . . . . . . .269
Training the Brain........................................................................................ 269
Improving Relationships............................................................................. 270
Boosting Creativity ...................................................................................... 271
Reducing Depression .................................................................................. 272
Reducing Chronic Pain................................................................................ 272
Giving Deeper Meaning to Life ................................................................... 273
Reducing Stress ........................................................................................... 274
Combating Anxiety ...................................................................................... 275
Regulating Eating Habits ............................................................................. 275
Increasing Your Happiness ........................................................................ 276

Chapter 18: Ten Mindfulness Myths to Expose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277

Mindfulness Is All about the Mind ............................................................. 277
Mindfulness Is the Latest Fad .................................................................... 278
Mindfulness Is Positive Thinking ............................................................... 279
Mindfulness Is Only for Buddhists ............................................................ 279
Mindfulness Is Only for Tough Times ....................................................... 280
Mindfulness Is a Set of Techniques ........................................................... 281
Mindfulness Isn’t for Me ............................................................................. 282