A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled

Product Information

It's been given the tick of approval by Mark Williams, however, who apart from being one of the originators of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was Wax's tutor for her Masters degree in MBCT at Oxford. Drawing on the latest science, she offers insightful, irreverent advice on how to improve every aspect of our lives, from our health and happiness to our relationships and careers. Due to the pandemic, in 2020 and 2021 we checked into our virtual hotel to host our annual conference where we flew the flag for recovery.

That said, the nature of mindfulness does require commitment, so you still need to do the practice to get the results! in parts of it, which is actually a pretty cathartic affirmation that it's not just me that loses my absolute shit about things.Sometimes we’re too focused on our little problems and we don’t understand what’s really important: pay attention. I loved hearing Ruby read but some parts of the more helpful parts were harder to follow when listening. Ths author, Ruby Wax, was helpful for not letting the reader get sidetracked and lost in the science. This is not intended to be a full statement of all your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations.

Ruby Wax's acting and presenting career has spanned stage and screen, and her writing talent has created some of our favourite television comedies, from Girls on Top to Absolutely Fabulous. It gives a strong impression that you can do it without needing to significantly change your current activities, which is appealing and certainly should make it an option worthy of consideration for those who are concerned that they might not commit to a more formal course. As I've often had to tell people, though, three stars is still a good read on my scale, so this isn't meant to be a scathing review by any means.

I didn't really have high hopes going into this book but I do like Ruby Wax and thought I'd give it a shot as I'm on the lookout for any help with depression and anxiety. These often tread the line between funny and harrowing and I feel are mostly useful in describing a certain mental state that mindfulness can help with. The number one bestseller, with over 150,000 copies sold, which kick-started a mindfulness revolution**'Ruby Wax has written a guide to mindfulness that's as hilarious as it is useful' Arianna Huffington 'We are all frazzled, all of us. Understanding the 'why' is a clear positive, but I would like to be able to effect some changes to improve the 'why not' ability.