Mindfulness for the Wandering Mind - by Pandit Dasa (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In Mindfulness for the Wandering Mind, Pandit attempts to debunk the myths people have about the practice of mindfulness and show how it can be utilized in all aspects of life and especially the workplace to improve their mental health, focus, lower stress levels and enhance emotional intelligence. To remove any mystical or religious component of what mindfulness is, he compares the human mind to a smart device which, these days, is something none of us can live without and are constantly glued to. A smart device that has too many apps open will experience a battery drain, it will slow down, freeze up, and possibly crash. To prevent this from happening, one needs to close out the apps that are either unnecessary or aren't being used at the moment. Leaving only the important apps open allows the device to function at its optimal level. Just like we go to the gym for a physical workout, mindfulness and meditation is taking the mind to the gym to strengthen it so it can remain more focused and less distracted which is a crucial skill to develop for someone working in a fast-paced, high stress work environment. Another key component of Mindfulness for the Wandering Mind is that it discusses the importance of creating a positive and mindful workplace culture which can happen when colleagues weed out the negative competitive spirit towards each other. It encourages having the right mindset and being mindful of our colleagues and their contributions. It's easy to get into a competitive mindset in the workplace. A competitive spirit can be great except for when we become unhappy seeing others succeed and secretly celebrate when others fail. This type of culture will only breed toxicity where everyone is waiting for others to fail. The idea is to create a culture where colleagues are appreciating even and especially those they are in competition with because ultimately, no harm can come when we celebrate the success of others."--

Book Synopsis

Reduce your stress level and become happier and more productive in work and personal life

Written by a monk-turned-leadership-guru, Mindfulness For the Wandering Mind offers unique insight on how you can focus your mind, become more resilient, respond better to conflict, and build stronger professional (and personal) relationships. It's all possible when you begin to understand how your mind works and take control of this complicated mechanism. This book will show you how to identify and close the "apps" that are constantly running in your own mind, so you can eliminate distractions and find greater peace and productivity in your daily life.

In this book, you'll find specific meditation processes and actions you can take to help you succeed as you begin or continue your journey. Through presentations and talks across the country, author Pandit Dasa has offered his wisdom on applying mindfulness in the workplace. In this book, he shares his wisdom with you, revealing that, no matter what your external circumstances or environment, you can find the time and space to reflect and unlock the benefits of mindfulness.

• Reduce stress and anxiety by eliminating unnecessary distractions and closing unused "apps" in your mind
• Harness the principles of forgiveness, patience, compassion, and selflessness to improve work-life balance and mental health for yourself and your employees
• Break through the stigma surrounding mental health concerns and identify the obstacles that are keeping you from happiness and fulfilment
• Complete reflection questions and exercises to develop a deeper awareness of how your mind works--and what you can do to improve it

Mindfulness For the Wandering Mind is for anyone who is looking for a solution to the constant feelings overwhelm, distraction, and anxiety that plague us in today's fast-paced, media-saturated world. Teach your brain how to block out the noise and find focus, and observe the radical transformation that mindfulness can make in your life.

From the Back Cover

Reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve focus and resilience

Mindfulness For The Wandering Mind is a powerful and inspiring exploration of how to apply the principles of mindfulness in your own life to overcome the constant distractions, noise, overwhelm, and anxiety produced by contemporary society. Written by former-monk-turned-leadership guru Pandit Dasa, the book is a practical resource for focusing your mind, improving your mental resilience, resolving stubborn conflicts, and strengthening your personal and professional relationships.

You'll find specific and effective meditation processes that reduce stress and anxiety by closing unused "apps" running in the background of your mind, and explore the power of forgiveness, patience, compassion, and selflessness to improve your work-life balance and mental health. The author also offers reflection questions and exercises you can use to develop a better understanding and deep awareness of how your mind actually works--and what you can do to make it work better for you.

A can't-miss resource for busy professionals and anyone else looking for effective ways to deal with the constant influx of distraction and anxiety produced by our fast-paced, media-saturated environment, Mindfulness For The Wandering Mind is the companion to daily life we've all been waiting for.

About the Author

PANDIT DASA is an internationally renowned speaker, lecturer, and author. As a former monk, he began speaking and teaching about mindfulness, work-life balance, and managing stress at Columbia and New York Universities. He has since delivered over 700 speeches and workshops to organizations of all sizes, including Kellogg, Citi, and Kantar.