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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled, written and read by Ruby Wax.

Five hundred years ago no-one died of stress: we have invented this concept and now we let it rule us. Rest has become a dirty word, and our idea of satisfaction is answering the last email. We're sleepwalking through our own lives. Ruby Wax shows us how to wake up from this stupor with a scientific solution to modern problems: mindfulness.

Outrageously witty, smart and accessible, Ruby Wax shows ordinary people how and why to change for good. With practical exercises for your daily routine, and a six-week course based on her studies of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy with Mark Williams at Oxford University, A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled is the only guide you need for a healthier, happier life.

 Mental Health Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Stress Management Happiness Meditation Health Mindfulness Witty Inspiring Funny Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

A wonderful book full of passion and verve. Ruby Wax gives her unique take on the science and practice of mindfulness. She shows how to meet - face to face - all that life throws at us, and gives her own step by step guide to finding deep stillness in the midst of the chaos (Prof. Mark Williams)
Ruby Wax has written a guide to mindfulness that's as hilarious as it is useful. 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. (Arianna Huffington)
So witty, clever and accessible you'll be devouring every word... there's no better place to start than with this sparkling gem of a book
Witty and accessible
A beginner's guide to the science behind mindfulness
This witty, smart and accessible read should be top of your reading list
If the idea of mindfulness has always seemed a bit wishy-washy, you'll be pleased to know Ruby Wax once felt the same way. Now the comedienne has written a guide to mindfulness that is a sensible way to cope with stress
Well timed and combines a theoretical, practical and personal account of mindfulness... an easy, uplifting, humorous read
An accessible guide to mindfulness from the comedian and cognitive therapist
[Ruby] has turned her own experiences into a life-affirming message for others (Sandi Toksvig on 'Sane New World')
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As I listened it was quite amazing how what Ruby discussed could have been about me, in fact it felt like I should have written it but was pipped to the post. It was intelligent and absolutely clear in its complexity. I've always been a great fan and empathise with her journey. A must read/listen for the 'Frazzled'. Full of practical ways to tame the beast that is the mind/brain conundrum. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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Great book it really allowed me to understand better the feelings associated with depression.
The chapters on mindfulness very equally informative.
A genuine book written extremely well all credit to Ruby Wax for sharing so honestly and openly with her readers.

Very enlightening

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I love this book. With refreshing honesty and laugh out loud humour. It really opened my eyes to life and I hope it does the same for you.

Read it

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I have always admired ruby wax and I never knew all this until I listened to her. I hear so much of ruby in myself and she explains it all so clearly, her stories are emotional yet inspirational. and nobody but ruby could have berated this. also she made me smile with some of her quirkyness

brilliant and amazing woman

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Absolutely love this and every Ruby Wax Audiobook on here. Extremely Sad there are no more. So insightful and really makes you think about how you get trapped in your own thoughts and how to find your way out of self doubt. Would highly recommend. Especially to those wanting to have children, I so wish I had read this years ago when my son was little.

excellent, easy to follow and understand.

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