1 SENTENCE SUMMARY: This book offers a practical and humorous guide to living a calmer and more mindful life, providing readers with the tools to help them manage their stress, anxiety, and worries.
“No matter how much you may feel like it, you are not ‘just’ a human being – you are a divine being with the power to shape your own destiny.”
Quick Info
Category: Mindfulness
Publish Date: 2016-12-29
# Pages: 272
ISBN: 024197206X
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Table of Contents
Overview
A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled by Ruby Wax is an insightful and humorous look at how to deal with the daily pressures of life in the modern world.
Through personal anecdotes and scientific research, Wax shows readers how to take control of their own mental health and wellbeing, and offers practical advice on how to use mindfulness to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
With her trademark wit and wisdom, Wax provides an invaluable guide on how to approach life with a more mindful attitude and live a more fulfilling life.
4 Key Lessons from A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled by Ruby Wax
1. Learn to Say ‘No’
Saying ‘no’ can be difficult and feel uncomfortable, but it is a necessary part of self-care and protecting your mental and physical health.
Learning to say ‘no’ to activities and requests from others that you don’t have the energy or time for, or which don’t benefit you, will help you to focus on what is most important in your life.
It will also give you the time and energy to take care of yourself and to practice mindfulness, both of which are essential for mental and physical wellbeing.
2. Connect with Nature
Connecting with nature is a powerful way to reduce stress and anxiety, and to reconnect with your inner self.
Taking time away from technology and the digital world will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and to develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
This can be done through activities such as walking in nature, gardening, or just sitting and observing nature.
3. Take Time Out
Taking time out to rest and recharge is essential.
It is important to take regular breaks from work and other commitments in order to rest and unwind.
This can be done through activities such as yoga, meditation, listening to music, reading, or just taking a nap.
Taking regular breaks will help to reduce stress and anxiety and will give you the space and time to practice mindfulness.
4. Practice Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is an important part of mental and physical wellbeing.
Practicing self-compassion involves being kind and understanding to yourself, and treating yourself with the same compassion and understanding that you would give to a friend.
This can be done through activities such as positive self-talk, self-reflection, and being mindful of your thoughts and feelings.
Practicing self-compassion will help you to reduce stress, anxiety, and negative emotions, and will help you to develop a greater sense of self-worth and wellbeing.
Who Should Read It
This book should be read by anyone who is looking for a way to reduce stress and anxiety in their life.
It is especially helpful for people who suffer from depression, anxiety, or chronic stress.
It can also be helpful for those who have difficulty managing their emotions and mental health.
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About Ruby Wax
Ruby Wax is an English comedian, mental health campaigner, and author.
Wax is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and has been awarded an honorary doctorate in Psychology from the University of Westminster.
She has written several books on mental health, including The Book of Mindful Moments and A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled.
In addition, Wax has been a regular panelist on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and is well known for her BBC television sketch shows.
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