Mindfulness Workbook for Beginners - by Peter Economou (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Unlock the benefits of a mindfulness practice with simple exercises and meditations

Mindfulness can help us stay present and cultivate greater positivity, compassion, gratitude, and calm. Begin your own mindfulness practice with help from the Mindfulness Workbook for Beginners, filled with specific guidance, step-by-step meditations, and easy activities for newcomers.

Explore topics like focusing on the present moment, setting intentions, and spending time with your thoughts and feelings. Then, dive deeper by learning how to practice gratitude, create space for joy, embrace your emotions, and feel compassion and empathy toward yourself and others.

This book about mindfulness for beginners includes:

• An intro to mindfulness-Find essential info about what mindfulness is (and isn't), its origins, its benefits, and more.
• Guidance for getting started-Learn the building blocks of a mindfulness practice: attentional breathing, awareness and insight, taking time to slow down, and connecting with your values.
• A range of exercises-Foster mindfulness with a wide variety of activities, including meditations, writing and drawing prompts, quizzes, body scans, yoga poses, and more.

Discover the path to greater peace, positivity, and presence with this practical workbook about mindfulness for beginners.

Review Quotes

"A great introduction to mindfulness for anyone interested in learning more and starting their own practice. Dr. Economou demystifies mindfulness and offers concrete steps and practices that can be useful to anyone at any time. If you always wanted to start practicing mindfulness but have been intimidated or thought you couldn't do it, this is the book for you!" --Shireen L. Rizvi, PhD, ABPP, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology

"Dr. Pete guides readers in how to begin cultivating their own mindful living path with clear, practical, and engaging exercises. His words provide a connection to Eastern and Western wisdom in a way that is both accessible and creative. Novice and seasoned mindfulness practitioners alike will undoubtedly benefit from this exceptional book." --Nikki Rubin, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA Department of Psychology, and Co-host of When East Meets West podcast

"This excellent book does the unthinkable. It makes the powerful and complex concept and practices of mindfulness understandable and approachable for all. A fantastic read full of activities and examples. Bravo!" --Dr. Jonathan Fader, Licensed Performance and Clinical Psychologist, Former Director of Mental Conditioning for the New York Football Giants, and Team Psychologist for the New York Mets

About the Author

PETE J. ECONOMOU, PhD, ABPP, is an Associate Professor at Rutgers University in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP). He is also the founder of a clinical practice specializing in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and sports psychology. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @OfficialDrPete