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A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled

By: Ruby Wax
Narrated by: Ruby Wax
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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

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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')
All stars
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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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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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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 liked this book, I shall go back to Chapter 5, I will need to keep practising.
I did keep laughing at the chapters for children.

Reread!

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I initially speeded through this audiobook. But then it got to the mindfulness exercises and because I had fallen out of practice myself I shunned the book for some time. When I eventually pressed play again, I still wasn'ted practicing but I needed to hear hope or humour at least. Rubys delivery on this topic made it a joy to listen to and helped me to feel at ease with my current position and play with mini experiences that felt attainable at that point in time. Thank you for a wonderful read. I think it was my 2nd or 3rd book by this author, I look forward to more

Definitely recommend

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