Table of contents : Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Introduction How to Use this Workbook on an Ebook Device How to Use this Workbook 01: Mindfulness and Stress Why Mindfulness? The Mind-Body Connection What Exactly Is Mindfulness? Meditations to Return To 02: Mindfulness in Daily Life Inviting Mindfulness into Your Day Meditation: The Foundation of Mindfulness Learning the Role of Impartial Observer The Key to Well-Being Creating a Relationship with Yourself Building Your Mindfulness Muscle 03: Mindfulness in Relationships The Mindful Relationship Strengthening Your Relationships Using Meditation Accepting Others as They Are Improving Relationships Using Mind-Body Awareness Understanding Your Needs in Relationships Creating a Secure Relationship 04: Mindfulness at Work Bringing Mindfulness to Work Soothing Stress and Increasing Work Productivity Letting Go of Comparison at Work Staying Healthy at Work Understanding Your Needs at Work Weathering the Work Storm 05: Mindfulness and You Mindful Self-Care Getting to Know Your Inner Voice Cultivating Self-Compassion Mindfulness in Motion Mindful Emotions Mindful Day Self-Retreat 06: Going Deeper When Things Are Hard Grieving a Significant Loss Struggling with Self-Esteem Navigating Chronic Pain and Illness Managing Anxiety and Depression Tending to Sleep Issues Maintaining Your Practice Resources References Acknowledgments About the Author