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Do you ever feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? As a teen girl, you're under a lot of pressure. Mindfulness can help.
Being You explores mindfulness as a simple but powerful way to center oneself and tap into one's own inner wisdom and strength.
List of contents
Acknowledgements Introduction CHAPTER 1 mindfulness is a practice, not a perfect CHAPTER 2 savoring pleasant moments CHAPTER 3 stressed, depressed, and quite a mess CHAPTER 4 monkey mind and lizard brain CHAPTER 5 one breath at a time CHAPTER 6 comfortable in your own skin CHAPTER 7 THINK before yous peak . . . or text or insta any thing CHAPTER 8 empathy and compassion CHAPTER 9 an attitude of gratitude CHAPTER 10 sharing your gifts with the world References About the Author
About the author
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org, an internationally-respected resource on mindfulness in education. She was a teacher for 20 years and holds master's degrees in teaching and communications. Her mission is to help teens and teachers become the best possible version of themselves through practicing mindfulness and compassion.
Summary
Do you ever feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? As a teen girl, you're under a lot of pressure. Mindfulness can help. Being You explores mindfulness as a simple but powerful way to center oneself and tap into one's own inner wisdom and strength. This book:
- Is packed with 52 different activities on mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, and self-acceptance.
- Helps you navigate the pressures of home, school, and the confusing world of frenemies and social media.
- Features inspiring quotes from young women who use mindfulness in the visual and performing arts, creative writing, sports, and STEM.
- Includes a wide range of practices and perspectives.
- Includes information about how scientists study the mind and the brain.
You will discovery the many different ways mindfulness is practiced around the world. Most importantly, you'll try it yourself. Practicing mindfulness can help you feel happier and less stressed as you grow into the woman you want to become. This book will show you how.
Ages 14–16
