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Ralentir grâce à la pleine conscience : 100 petits exercices pour une vie plus calme
Follow-up to the bestselling Mindfulness: Be Mindful. Live in the Moment.Gill Hasson, author of the bestselling "Mindfulness" is back and this time you can fit her advice in your pocket! This little book is packed with over 100 quick exercises, each dealing with a different situation, to help you get calm, collected, and balanced. So whenever you start to feel the stress mounting, reach for your "Mindfulness Pocketbook," find the relevant exercise and instantly make life better!
So if you feel like life is moving too fast and you're struggling to keep up with constant demands and commitments, don't let anxiety and worry get the better of you -- integrate these mindfulness exercises, practices, and reflections into your daily life and get in control and feel more confident, calm, and present. By progressing through the pocketbook, you will develop mindful ways of thinking and doing that will benefit a wide range of situations in your personal, social, and work life.
Slow down, take a deep breath, and take that step toward an easier and more manageable life. The Mindfulness Pocketbook will help you: Move in the direction of greater calm, balance, and wellbeingIncrease your insight and awarenessBreak free from unhelpful thoughts and thinking patterns, feel more confident, and have better self-esteemBe more able to manage other people's demands, stress, anxiety, and worry
Experts increasingly recognise that developing mindfulness skills is an effective way to improve performance, reduce stress, enhance emotional intelligence, increase life satisfaction, and develop leadership skills. A mindful person consciously brings awareness to the here-and-now with openness, interest, and receptiveness. "Mindfulness Pocketbook" is the take-with-you guide to receptive, constructive thinking.
So if you feel like life is moving too fast and you're struggling to keep up with constant demands and commitments, don't let anxiety and worry get the better of you -- integrate these mindfulness exercises, practices, and reflections into your daily life and get in control and feel more confident, calm, and present. By progressing through the pocketbook, you will develop mindful ways of thinking and doing that will benefit a wide range of situations in your personal, social, and work life.
Slow down, take a deep breath, and take that step toward an easier and more manageable life. The Mindfulness Pocketbook will help you: Move in the direction of greater calm, balance, and wellbeingIncrease your insight and awarenessBreak free from unhelpful thoughts and thinking patterns, feel more confident, and have better self-esteemBe more able to manage other people's demands, stress, anxiety, and worry
Experts increasingly recognise that developing mindfulness skills is an effective way to improve performance, reduce stress, enhance emotional intelligence, increase life satisfaction, and develop leadership skills. A mindful person consciously brings awareness to the here-and-now with openness, interest, and receptiveness. "Mindfulness Pocketbook" is the take-with-you guide to receptive, constructive thinking.
128 pages, Paperback
First published March 13, 2015
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About the author
Gill Hasson
85 books72 followersGill Hasson is the author of Mindfulness: Be mindful. Live in the moment works with people from diverse backgrounds and situations. Her key motivation is her belief in the ability of people to positively change their way of thinking - about life, other people, and themselves.
She is a freelance journalist and writes articles on personal development and relationships for a variety of magazines, including Psychologies and Take A Break, and for a number of websites.
As well as delivering adult education courses in personal development, she is an associate tutor for the University of Sussex where she teaches career and personal development and academic study skills. She delivers training in child and adolescent development to preschool, youth and social workers, teachers and parents.
She is a freelance journalist and writes articles on personal development and relationships for a variety of magazines, including Psychologies and Take A Break, and for a number of websites.
As well as delivering adult education courses in personal development, she is an associate tutor for the University of Sussex where she teaches career and personal development and academic study skills. She delivers training in child and adolescent development to preschool, youth and social workers, teachers and parents.
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July 20, 2015
I`ve been interested in mindfulness for a while now and have read quite a bit about it online..this little book is perfect to carry around and dip into at anytime, which I think will help with practising mindfulness until it becomes second nature.
March 29, 2023
Ultimately this book for me was forgettable…there were moments when it had nice tidbits of information to mull over, but this isn’t the type of book, at least for me to stick with me. At best it would give me something to think about everyday, a reminder to be more kind, meditate, live in the moment, etc… and maybe that was the point. Some days I would only read one entry and other days I’d read more than one.
Some of the advice in the “In Practice” section was completely repetitive and over suggested, such as start a new hobby, take a different route or my ultimate favorite, begin with a beginner’s mindset (this was completely overused)
Maybe you will find this book more your cup of tea!
If you are into a daily type of reading format that gives you something to think about throughout the day perhaps you would enjoy this…
Happy reading!
Some of the advice in the “In Practice” section was completely repetitive and over suggested, such as start a new hobby, take a different route or my ultimate favorite, begin with a beginner’s mindset (this was completely overused)
Maybe you will find this book more your cup of tea!
If you are into a daily type of reading format that gives you something to think about throughout the day perhaps you would enjoy this…
Happy reading!
January 30, 2018
As I mentioned before an informative, amusing, easy to grasp reading.
September 25, 2019
A light and decent read full of bite-sized constructive thoughts.
June 24, 2015
I must admit to not coming across "mindfulness" before, I've heard it mentioned but not read up about it, so this little pocketbook is a handy easy-entry for the first timer into Mindfulness.
This pocketbook is split into nice easy two page chapters, each one focussing on a different aspect of life, things like slowing down, falling asleep, asserting yourself, letting go of worry and anxiety, willpower, managing loneliness - the list goes on and on, altogether there are 54 helpful topics. Each topic is in a very easy two page readable format and takes no more than a couple of minutes to read.
Obviously this is not the book you want if you want to go into depth on the subject but for an easy, quick way of thinking in a different way and using mindfulness it's wonderful. I've started using some of the practice tips already, whilst not a quick remedy or a solve-all it makes you think and above all slow down and be more aware of your mind. I like it.
This pocketbook is split into nice easy two page chapters, each one focussing on a different aspect of life, things like slowing down, falling asleep, asserting yourself, letting go of worry and anxiety, willpower, managing loneliness - the list goes on and on, altogether there are 54 helpful topics. Each topic is in a very easy two page readable format and takes no more than a couple of minutes to read.
Obviously this is not the book you want if you want to go into depth on the subject but for an easy, quick way of thinking in a different way and using mindfulness it's wonderful. I've started using some of the practice tips already, whilst not a quick remedy or a solve-all it makes you think and above all slow down and be more aware of your mind. I like it.
September 20, 2015
A quick read either as a single red or something you can dip into daily or when you feel you need it. Each mindfulness exercise is only 2 pages long so a good daily reminder/ exercise to help be more mindful
April 22, 2018
Found this book really inspiring & useful - can definitely put into practice. Liked the way it's in sections tackling different situations & emotions we all face at times. Will certainly be referring to this again & again
December 12, 2020
Some time ago, I was scrolling through Facebook and saw an old school friend of mine. I haven’t actually spoken to the girl in twenty years so I clicked on her profile to see what she was up to these days.
In her most recent post, she’d wished everyone a "mindful morning". Frowning (which I can’t help, it’s my age), I asked my partner what mindfulness was. She’s younger than me, I figured anything I don't know, she’ll know. She said, “Well, you know that feeling when you first wake up and anything’s possible?”
I thought for a moment, before replying. “No.”
It transpires that mindfulness is paying special attention to your feelings and thoughts, and living completely in the moment. Mindfulness is acknowledging even the less positive emotions, but not focussing on the difficulties of the past or the concerns of the future. Mindfulness is now, and only now.
It’s not that easy, making yourself really notice everything - the colour of the wall, the shape of the clouds, the smell of the flowers, the taste of the wine. But in retaining focus, the mindful person can thoroughly experience the world.
I’ll admit, when I first started reading, I was a cynic. However, having read this book as a guide to daily philosophy, I can see how engaging with trees and learning to give compliments, for example, could be an excellent way to engage with the world, in real time. There are some lovely, mantra-like quotes throughout the text, small prompts to keep the reader on track.
The section on learning poetry was wonderful. I am now determined to learn a few poems by heart - for use when I need grounding, slowing down or calming.
However, I couldn’t disagree more with the section on how to think your way out of a panic attack. Recognising a panic attack for what it is, using mantras and counting breaths - just can’t happen when I can’t remember how to breathe. That said, there’s a lot of good stuff here and it’s worth a read.
In her most recent post, she’d wished everyone a "mindful morning". Frowning (which I can’t help, it’s my age), I asked my partner what mindfulness was. She’s younger than me, I figured anything I don't know, she’ll know. She said, “Well, you know that feeling when you first wake up and anything’s possible?”
I thought for a moment, before replying. “No.”
It transpires that mindfulness is paying special attention to your feelings and thoughts, and living completely in the moment. Mindfulness is acknowledging even the less positive emotions, but not focussing on the difficulties of the past or the concerns of the future. Mindfulness is now, and only now.
It’s not that easy, making yourself really notice everything - the colour of the wall, the shape of the clouds, the smell of the flowers, the taste of the wine. But in retaining focus, the mindful person can thoroughly experience the world.
I’ll admit, when I first started reading, I was a cynic. However, having read this book as a guide to daily philosophy, I can see how engaging with trees and learning to give compliments, for example, could be an excellent way to engage with the world, in real time. There are some lovely, mantra-like quotes throughout the text, small prompts to keep the reader on track.
The section on learning poetry was wonderful. I am now determined to learn a few poems by heart - for use when I need grounding, slowing down or calming.
However, I couldn’t disagree more with the section on how to think your way out of a panic attack. Recognising a panic attack for what it is, using mantras and counting breaths - just can’t happen when I can’t remember how to breathe. That said, there’s a lot of good stuff here and it’s worth a read.
July 23, 2018
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of systematic reviews of RCTs concluded that Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) are associated with improvements in depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, quality of life, as well as selected physical outcomes in the adjunct treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, and other chronic somatic diseases1. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) have also incorporated mindfulness in the treatment of patients with a wide range of mental and physical conditions.
Gill Hasson reminds us that mindfulness strategies can be helpful to most of us and not only to those affected by mental (or even physical) illness. In this pocketbook, she introduces these mindfulness strategies, exercises and practices to the lay reader in a clear and easy-to-follow way. Each of the 54 two-page-long chapters includes practical advice on how to become more mindfulness in a range of everyday situations.
As a Psychiatrist, I have found this book of great value. First, it allowed me to get a better understanding on what mindfulness is and become familiar with a variety of mindfulness exercises and practices. Second, as I strive to practice in a more collaborative and patient-centred manner and encourage my patients to use self-help techniques to aid their recovery and improve their mental wellbeing, I have found a valuable resource to recommend to them.
Gill Hasson reminds us that mindfulness strategies can be helpful to most of us and not only to those affected by mental (or even physical) illness. In this pocketbook, she introduces these mindfulness strategies, exercises and practices to the lay reader in a clear and easy-to-follow way. Each of the 54 two-page-long chapters includes practical advice on how to become more mindfulness in a range of everyday situations.
As a Psychiatrist, I have found this book of great value. First, it allowed me to get a better understanding on what mindfulness is and become familiar with a variety of mindfulness exercises and practices. Second, as I strive to practice in a more collaborative and patient-centred manner and encourage my patients to use self-help techniques to aid their recovery and improve their mental wellbeing, I have found a valuable resource to recommend to them.
September 6, 2024
I've long been drawn to the concept of mindfulness - which I will now try to type out my understanding and definition of, without googling or referring to the book again:
To actively bring one's attention to the present moment, by concentrating on one's senses and emotions, and making an effort to really feel and experience them, in a front-of-mind way. In other words, to leave autopilot, and live in the moment as much as you can.
A somewhat related quote I have saved from a few years ago, goes like this:
Thomas Mitchell, a farmer, on happiness: "One of the best secrets of a happy life is the art of extracting comfort and sweetness from every circumstance... People are always looking for happiness at some future time and in some new thing, or some new set of circumstances, in possession of which they someday expect to find themselves. But the fact is, if happiness is not found now, where we are, and as we are, there is little chance of it ever being found. There is a great deal more happiness around us day-by-day than we have the sense or power to seek and find. If we are to cultivate the art of living, we should cultivate the art of extracting sweetness and comfort out of everything, as the bee goes from flower to flower in search of honey."
The book advises the reader to prolong the period of time between action and reaction, and to learn to appreciate every positive moment of every day, no matter how small or seemingly inconsequential.
5 other notable themes are: take some time to be kind, count and dwell on your blessings, accept it is what it is, have patience in the unfolding of events, and spend time with positive people.
Some general life advice is sprinkled throughout, which was helpful albeit not groundbreaking.
A pleasant, relatively quick read. I'd recommend this book!
To actively bring one's attention to the present moment, by concentrating on one's senses and emotions, and making an effort to really feel and experience them, in a front-of-mind way. In other words, to leave autopilot, and live in the moment as much as you can.
A somewhat related quote I have saved from a few years ago, goes like this:
Thomas Mitchell, a farmer, on happiness: "One of the best secrets of a happy life is the art of extracting comfort and sweetness from every circumstance... People are always looking for happiness at some future time and in some new thing, or some new set of circumstances, in possession of which they someday expect to find themselves. But the fact is, if happiness is not found now, where we are, and as we are, there is little chance of it ever being found. There is a great deal more happiness around us day-by-day than we have the sense or power to seek and find. If we are to cultivate the art of living, we should cultivate the art of extracting sweetness and comfort out of everything, as the bee goes from flower to flower in search of honey."
The book advises the reader to prolong the period of time between action and reaction, and to learn to appreciate every positive moment of every day, no matter how small or seemingly inconsequential.
5 other notable themes are: take some time to be kind, count and dwell on your blessings, accept it is what it is, have patience in the unfolding of events, and spend time with positive people.
Some general life advice is sprinkled throughout, which was helpful albeit not groundbreaking.
A pleasant, relatively quick read. I'd recommend this book!
April 2, 2025
I really liked this book for its simplicity and ease of use/reference. It covers different topics in a 2 page format - one page (the left hand page) discussing the topics meaning and context and the right hand page detailing exercises, ways to focus on it, mostly things that can be incorporated in to your daily routines.
I've read many books on mindfulness and self help and I felt this book was short and snappy (and sweet) - a little bit like 'Reasons to Stay Alive', its a book that's easy to pick up and browse through, with short chapters and not too much in the way of large blocks of text in any one page.
Some of the things mentioned I felt sounded more like wishful thinking that something I feel I can do, especially talk about changing careers/jobs and so on but otherwise there really isn't anything much I can criticize this for and indeed I'd recommend it.
I've read many books on mindfulness and self help and I felt this book was short and snappy (and sweet) - a little bit like 'Reasons to Stay Alive', its a book that's easy to pick up and browse through, with short chapters and not too much in the way of large blocks of text in any one page.
Some of the things mentioned I felt sounded more like wishful thinking that something I feel I can do, especially talk about changing careers/jobs and so on but otherwise there really isn't anything much I can criticize this for and indeed I'd recommend it.
March 13, 2022
Nebylo to úplně špatné, ale úplně mi nesedla forma, jakým byly myšlenky prezentovány. Místy jsem se ale zasmála, kór částí, které se týkaly pracovního života, když mi došlo, že takto to u nás opravdu fungovat nemůže. :D :D
March 25, 2018
practical tips to cultivate better habits for mindful day to day life.
June 7, 2018
This book outlines, where we can and need to apply mindfulness, but in many instances, it doesnt give the detailed procedure on how to do it.
However, some of the tips for each is quite useful.
However, some of the tips for each is quite useful.
November 15, 2021
I don't have much to say about this book. It was cool to read and gave me stuff to think about. It was a fine educational book, but I don't think that I would read it again. It was good.
December 9, 2021
Is it mindfulness or a productivity book, good advice, easy read
September 9, 2022
Great little book
March 9, 2023
Useful exercises and relevant examples to move towards mindfulness
July 15, 2025
Pillole di saggezza senza un filo logico, imperativi più che consigli, difficile da praticare.
July 28, 2025
Common sense.
October 14, 2025
Excellent à lire sur ma table de chevet
March 6, 2017
This type of book offer the same advice. The trick is to keep reading them, taking on board a little at a time until you've created lesson memories which become habits.
This book is short and easily digestible
This book is short and easily digestible
September 11, 2015
Very helpful and inspiring book!
It helps you handle with so many difficulties and problems you might face on a daily basis!
It also provides smart solutions in order not to let anything or anyone negative brings you down.
*Ps: keep it in your handbag for any case you feel desperate
It helps you handle with so many difficulties and problems you might face on a daily basis!
It also provides smart solutions in order not to let anything or anyone negative brings you down.
*Ps: keep it in your handbag for any case you feel desperate
June 17, 2015
Self-help warning aside, this was a compact package with good practical thought process kickstarters.
May 15, 2015
It didn't take long to read, and I don't think it took long to write. No crime there, but shouldn't a book that its about slowing down do a little more to detain its readers?
October 17, 2015
If you don't know much about mindfulness and you want to know more, here is a very good little book about it.
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