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How to Be Present

Embrace the Art of Mindfulness to Discover Peace and Joy Every Day
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How to Be Present by Sophie Golding is a guide to embracing mindfulness and living in the moment. The book offers practical advice and insightful techniques for cultivating a more attentive and fulfilled life, aiming to help readers reduce stress and enhance well-being by focusing on the present. Through personal stories and reflective exercises, the author encourages a shift towards appreciating simple, everyday moments.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to embrace mindfulness and enhance your daily life with practical tips and thoughtful insights. It appeals to those seeking personal growth, self-awareness, and a deeper connection with the present moment. Perfect for anyone wanting to cultivate a peaceful mind and enjoy a richer, more fulfilling life.

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To experience happiness and fulfilment day to day, you don’t need to change your life – you simply need to be present in it. Filled with simple advice and inspiring quotes, this book will show you how to shift your mindset and live more fully in the moment, helping you to find joy, wonder and gratitude in every day.

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Discover the art of being present. Filled with simple advice and inspiring quotes, How to Be Present by Sophie Golding will show you how to appreciate each moment, helping you to live more every day.

To experience happiness and fulfilment day to day, you don't need to change your life—you simply need to be present in it.

Through a collection of easy-to-follow tips, this book will show you how to shift your mindset and live more fully in the moment. Over the course of its chapters, you will learn how to:

  • Incorporate mindfulness practices into your day
  • Reduce feelings of stress and anxiety
  • Strengthen the connection between your mind and body
  • Find joy, wonder, and gratitude in every day

There are so many moments worth cherishing in our daily lives, and when you focus on the now, they're yours to find. So dive into these beautiful pages and give yourself the gift of being present every day.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800073951

Publisher: Summersdale Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vie

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Sophie Golding is a writer and artist living in West Sussex. She enjoys meditation, sea swimming and the great outdoors.

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