This effective workbook provides a blueprint for using mindfulness to start living life to the fullest. The book is packed with stories, examples, "Try This" exercises, planning tools, and meditation and acceptance practices that build self-knowledge and self-compassion.

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What prevents people from making meaningful changes and achieving their dreams? For many, worry, fear, or negativity are stumbling blocks that can be extraordinarily difficult to overcome. This effective workbook provides a blueprint for using mindfulness to start living life to the fullest. The book is packed with stories, examples, "Try This" exercises, planning tools, and meditation and acceptance practices that build self-knowledge and self-compassion. Armed with a deeper understanding of what they really value and how anxiety is holding them back, readers are guided to take a personalized path toward greater emotional freedom. Purchasers can download and print additional copies of the worksheets and forms; audio downloads of the meditations are provided at the companion website.

• Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Book
• I. Understanding the Cascade of Our Emotional Responses: The First Step in Making a Change
• l. Understanding Fear and Anxiety
• 2. How We Get Pulled into a Cycle of Worry
• 3. How Emotions Become Intense and Long-Lasting
• 4. How Control Efforts Fuel Muddy Emotions
• 5. How Our Struggle with Fear and Anxiety Holds Us Back
• Summary of Part I
• II. Breaking the Cycle: Cultivating Awareness, Acceptance, and Mindfulness
• 6. Cultivating Awareness and Curiosity
• 7. Accepting What Comes
• 8. How Mindfulness Can Help
• Summary of Part II
• III. Defining the Life You Want
• 9. Reflecting on Goals and Life Directions
• 10. Common Traps That Leave Us Stuck
• 11. Breaking Free from Traps and Naming and Claiming Your Values
• Summary of Part III
• IV. Daring to Live the Life You Want
• 12. Using Your Skills to Take Bold Steps Forward
• 13. Addressing Common Challenges to Values-Based Living
• 14. Common Challenges with Relationship Values
• 15. The Ongoing Practice of Living a Full Life
• Notes
• Resources
• Index