Raising happy, compassionate, and responsible children requires both love and limits. In Mindful Discipline, internationally recognized mindfulness expert Shauna Shapiro and pediatrician Chris White weave together ancient wisdom and modern science to provide new perspectives on parenting and discipline. Grounded in mindfulness and neuroscience, this pioneering book redefines discipline and outlines the five essential elements necessary for children to thrive: unconditional love, space for children to be themselves, mentorship, healthy boundaries, and mis-takes that create learning and growth opportunities. In this book, you will also discover parenting practices such as setting limits with love, working with difficult emotions, and forgiveness and compassion meditations that place discipline within a context of mindfulness. This relationship-centered approach will restore your confidence as a parent and support your children in developing emotional intelligence, self-discipline, and resilience—qualities they need for living an authentic and meaningful life.

If you want to live a life of purpose, build good habits and achieve your goals, there is one skill that is more important than anything else: Self-Discipline. Self-discipline is not about punishment, it’s about self-respect. It is not about being inflexible, but about living your best life. It is the superpower of focus in a world of distractions — allowing you to overcome procrastination, excuses, bad habits, low motivation, failures, and self-doubt. With it, you can stay on track with your values and goals even through the times when you are least inspired. Self-discipline allows you to choose who you want to be and live by design rather than by default. As a meditation teacher and self-discipline coach, Giovanni Dienstmann has helped hedge fund managers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, ambitious professionals, artists and pro athletes to live a more focused and disciplined life. Since 2014 he has been successfully coaching people to overcome distractions, procrastination, self-doubt, fear, and other forms of self-sabotage. Whatever self-discipline challenge you face, whatever excuse you are telling yourself — Mindful Self-Discipline is a collection of all these years of experience, converted into a tool for you to use. This revolutionary book is a comprehensive and practical guide for you to develop self-discipline in a balanced way — without beating yourself up. It emphasizes the use of mindfulness and awareness as key components for building habits, rather than forcefulness and willpower. If you have tried other methodologies and failed, then this is for you. This manual for living your life purposefully contains: — Over 50 step-by-step exercises — Over 100 illustrations and diagrams — Links to the scientific studies about each topic Many, many examples — all to make it as easy as possible for you to actually apply all this knowledge and transform your daily life. If you have tried other approaches (Miracle Morning, Atomic Habits, Willpower Instinct, Tiny Habits, Discipline is Freedom, Hooked, Can’t Hurt Me) and didn’t get the results you were after, then this is for you. Mindful Self-Discipline goes much beyond building habits, time management, and forcing yourself. It is gentler, more achievable, and rooted in living a life of purpose. Think you are not made to be self-disciplined? Think again.

Through the power of nurturing and cultivating a sense of peace and unity, individuals can learn to navigate challenges with calm and cooperation. This book offers practical strategies and techniques for harnessing the power of mindfulness in discipline, creating a harmonious and respectful environment in both personal and professional settings. The book begins by exploring the concept of mindful discipline and the impact it can have on relationships and daily interactions. Readers are guided through exercises to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation, laying the foundation for fostering cooperation and understanding in all areas of life. Drawing upon ancient wisdom and modern psychological insights, this book provides a comprehensive roadmap for cultivating calm and cooperation in every aspect of one's existence. Through the lens of mindfulness, readers are encouraged to approach discipline as an opportunity for growth and connection rather than punishment or control. The practices outlined in this book empower individuals to engage authentically with themselves and others, fostering a deep sense of empathy and compassion. By integrating mindfulness into discipline, readers can transform conflicts into opportunities for learning and understanding. Through practices such as meditation, breathwork, and self-reflection, readers can create a harmonious inner landscape that ripples outward into their relationships and interactions with the world. With a focus on collaboration and unity, this book inspires readers to create a more peaceful and compassionate society through mindful discipline. By cultivating a sense of calm and cooperation, individuals can transform their lives and relationships, fostering a deep sense of harmony within themselves and the world around them.

This is a book about a systematic, holistic, and action-oriented process of choosing and creating well-being. It’s a guidebook outlining a process of regularly assessing your well-being across ten Mindful Choices dimensions, focusing your attention, sustaining a high level of motivation, and creating lasting positive changes through ongoing intention, awareness, focus, and practice. It’s not just another self-help book, but rather a complete “how-to” manual for life-planning. This book integrates knowledge from mindfulness and contemplative traditions, Buddhist psychology, Stoicism, positive psychology, neuroscience, and acceptance and mindfulness-based behavioral therapies. It will not only give you the tools to manage stress, anxiety, and depression but will also take you well beyond “normal” to a life of “thriving.”

The image we have of ourselves is shaped during our childhood and is often influenced by various emotional wounds. Mindfulness and the Self describes four types of these wounds and shows how they can be healed and transformed through developing mindfulness and self-compassion. Grounded in the innovative Mindfulness-Informed Integrative Psychotherapy framework, this book presents a revolutionary phenomenological model of maladaptive schemas and redefines our understanding of mental disorders. It offers practical procedures to uncover hidden core beliefs and treat our most painful inner feelings—existential fear, shame, and loneliness. Beyond healing, this text will guide you in developing an Authentic and Transcendent Self while alerting you to common pitfalls on your spiritual journey. Drawing on contemporary therapeutic approaches and integrating insights from neuroscience, psychedelic research, and Buddhist psychology, the book includes 20 practical exercises and presents practices and techniques that may be used in psychotherapy and personal development. This book is an inspiring read for therapists, mindfulness practitioners, and anyone eager to integrate therapeutic insights into their journey toward a fulfilling life. It is indispensable for all seeking to overcome emotional barriers and enhance personal and transpersonal growth.

Mindful Parenting 101: The Art of Presence in Parenthood Parenting is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless unpredictable moments. In Mindful Parenting 101, authors Jawahar Soundararajan and Karthik Raghuraman share their profound insights into how mindfulness can transform your experience as a parent. Drawing from their personal experiences of facing life-threatening illnesses and the lessons learned along the way, they offer a compassionate guide to cultivating presence in parenthood. This book is not just about being a better parent—it’s about becoming more present, aware, and connected with your child. Through practical strategies, reflective exercises, and real-life examples, Mindful Parenting 101 helps you navigate the emotional ups and downs of parenting with grace and intention. Inside This Book, You Will Discover: The Foundations of Mindfulness: Learn how to bring mindfulness into your everyday parenting, creating a calm and nurturing environment for your family. Building Emotional Intelligence: Equip yourself and your children with the emotional tools to recognize, understand, and manage feelings in healthy ways. Mindful Communication: Discover how to enhance your communication skills to foster deeper connections with your children and resolve conflicts mindfully. Self-Care for Parents: Understand the importance of self-care and how to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine to support your well-being and that of your family. Handling Difficult Situations: Gain insights into managing challenging parenting moments with mindfulness, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for growth and connection. Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, Mindful Parenting 101 offers valuable guidance for anyone looking to deepen their relationship with their children and approach parenting with a calm, compassionate mindset. This book is your companion on the journey to creating a more peaceful, joyful, and connected family life.

Breathe deep, declutter your mind, and start leading a healthier, happier life The worry won’t stop. You’re feeling stressed out, the day-to-day seems overwhelming, and it seems difficult to do the simplest things. How can you escape this continual negative feedback loop? Mindfulness is the answer. Practiced by millions of people worldwide, mindfulness puts you back in a healthy relationship with yourself by teaching techniques that allow you to maintain a moment-by-moment awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and environment. Clear your mind of distracting thoughts Focus on breathing and other self-control techniques Change the wiring and makeup of your brain Free yourself from the stress With this expert, easy-to-follow guide, there's never been a better time to get to grips with mindfulness and the many ways it can help you lead a happier, healthier life.

In today's fast-paced world, parenting can often feel overwhelming and stressful. The Mindful Parent: Nurturing Connection and Empathy by Marlowe Sinclair offers a transformative approach to parenting through mindfulness. Drawing inspiration from Jon Kabat-Zinn's pioneering mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program, this book presents a tailored eight-week program designed specifically for parents. By integrating mindfulness practices, parents can learn to be fully present and attentive with their children, fostering deeper connections and compassionate responses even in challenging moments. Whether you're dealing with toddler tantrums or teenage rebellion, this book provides practical tools and insights to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting with grace and empathy. Discover the power of mindful parenting and create a nurturing environment where both you and your child can thrive.

Written for parents of kids aged 5-12, this fun and wise book brings families together through the art of mindfulness. Most people think of mindfulness as a solitary pursuit, but in fact, the aim of mindfulness is greater acceptance and compassion for others. This workbook offers a wealth of specially designed activities for parents and children to practice mindfulness together - in the home and outdoors. For parents who are stressed about raising "perfect" children, and for kids who are experiencing "growing pains", mindfulness has proven benefits. Let this book be your guide.

Tips and tools for promoting calm and focused attention in the classroom. This volume from the editor of the SEL Solutions Series provides a concise introduction to mindfulness for teachers and others who work in preschool and elementary-school settings. Each chapter includes simple, research- tested, practical activities that can be integrated into the school day to help kids calm down and pay attention.