{"product_id":"mindfulness-for-the-wandering-mind-isbn-9781394197620","title":"Mindfulness For the Wandering Mind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReduce your stress level and become happier and more productive in work and personal life \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a monk-turned-leadership-guru, \u003ci\u003eMindfulness For the Wandering Mind\u003c\/i\u003e offers unique insight on how you can focus your mind, become more resilient, respond better to conflict, and build stronger professional (and personal) relationships. It’s all possible when you begin to understand how your mind works and take control of this complicated mechanism. This book will show you how to identify and close the “apps” that are constantly running in your own mind, so you can eliminate distractions and find greater peace and productivity in your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, you’ll find specific meditation processes and actions you can take to help you succeed as you begin or continue your journey. Through presentations and talks across the country, author Pandit Dasa has offered his wisdom on applying mindfulness in the workplace. In this book, he shares his wisdom with you, revealing that, no matter what your external circumstances or environment, you can find the time and space to reflect and unlock the benefits of mindfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReduce stress and anxiety by eliminating unnecessary distractions and closing unused “apps” in your mind\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHarness the principles of forgiveness, patience, compassion, and selflessness to improve work-life balance and mental health for yourself and your employees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreak through the stigma surrounding mental health concerns and identify the obstacles that are keeping you from happiness and fulfilment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete reflection questions and exercises to develop a deeper awareness of how your mind works—and what you can do to improve it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMindfulness For the Wandering Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who is looking for a solution to the constant feelings overwhelm, distraction, and anxiety that plague us in today’s fast-paced, media-saturated world. Teach your brain how to block out the noise and find focus, and observe the radical transformation that mindfulness can make in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter One: Covid, Work from Home, and Employee Well-Being 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Two: The Pursuit of Work–Life Balance 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Three: Breaking the Mental Health Stigma 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Four: Closing the Apps of the Mind 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Five: Mindfulness: What It Is and Isn’t 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Six: The How, When, and Where of Mindfulness 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Seven: Mindful Awareness in Leadership 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Eight: Creating a Positive and Sustainable\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkplace Culture 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Nine: Best Practices 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGallery 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 195\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePANDIT DASA\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally renowned speaker, lecturer, and author. As a former monk, he began speaking and teaching about mindfulness, work-life balance, and managing stress at Columbia and New York Universities. He has since delivered over 700 speeches and workshops to organizations of all sizes, including Kellogg, Citi, and Kantar.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve focus and resilience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMindfulness For The Wandering Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful and inspiring exploration of how to apply the principles of mindfulness in your own life to overcome the constant distractions, noise, overwhelm, and anxiety produced by contemporary society. Written by former-monk-turned-leadership guru Pandit Dasa, the book is a practical resource for focusing your mind, improving your menatl resilience, resolving stubborn conflicts, and strengthening your personal and professional relationships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll find specific and effective meditation processes that reduce stress and anxiety by closing unused \"apps\" running in the background of your mind, and explore the power of forgiveness, patience, compassion, and selflessness to improve your work-life balance and mental health. The author also offers reflection questions and exercises you can use to develop a better understanding and deeper awareness of how your mind actually works―and what you can do to make it work better for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA can't-miss resource for busy professionals and anyone else looking for effective ways to deal with the constant influx of distraction and anxiety produced by our fast-paced, media-saturated environment, \u003ci\u003eMindfulness For The Wandering Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is the companion to daily life we've all been waiting for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve focus and resilience\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMindfulness For The Wandering Mind \u003c\/i\u003eis a powerful and inspiring exploration of how to apply the principles of mindfulness in your own life to overcome the constant distractions, noise, overwhelm, and anxiety produced by contemporary society. Written by former-monk-turned-leadership guru Pandit Dasa, the book is a practical resource for focusing your mind, improving your mental resilience, resolving stubborn conflicts, and strengthening your personal and professional relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find specific and effective meditation processes that reduce stress and anxiety by closing unused “apps” running in the background of your mind, and explore the power of forgiveness, patience, compassion, and selflessness to improve your work-life balance and mental health. The author also offers reflection questions and exercises you can use to develop a better understanding and deep awareness of how your mind actually works—and what you can do to make it work better for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA can’t-miss resource for busy professionals and anyone else looking for effective ways to deal with the constant influx of distraction and anxiety produced by our fast-paced, media-saturated environment, \u003ci\u003eMindfulness For The Wandering Mind \u003c\/i\u003eis the companion to daily life we’ve all been waiting for.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Pandit explains difficult concepts with very easy-to-understand examples, while pointing out the benefits in your everyday life that can be realized from day 1 of reading the book. I highly recommend this book to leaders of the future who are looking to lead with humility, become active listeners, and create a culture of mindfulness at the workplace.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―D. Sharma, Founder and CEO, meditation.live\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Anyone who is in a leadership role or is responsible for leadership development should make this book a must-read. Every page has invaluable insights to meaningful leadership. \u003ci\u003eMindfulness For the Wandering Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is a useful tool that every leader can benefit from and apply. It’s honest, authentic, and engaging leadership.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Roger Jans, Manager of Workforce Planning Organizational Development and Classification, Ramapo College, New Jersey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“For me personally, working in banking and finance and leading international teams in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, I need all the tools I can get to remain present, empathetic, and productive. Pandit’s book provides the very tools that are required to stay centered and maintain the work–life balance required for healthy living. I could not have read it at a better time.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―John Thurlow, Chief Operating Officer, Capital Markets Division, Royal Bank of Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Pandit Dasa has provided a wonderful formula for those aspiring to high levels of professional success while maintaining their personal character. This book will provide the crucial tools students and professionals need to become caring and mindful professionals in the engineering and medical fields. In fact, there isn’t an industry that won’t benefit from this well-thought-out and highly relevant content.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Dr. Zhi-Hong Mao, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Pandit Dasa brings his extensive corporate experience speaking about these concepts into a book. This book is a must-read for individuals looking to balance career success and personal growth. The message the book transmits – do not get lost in nonessential things – is extremely important in corporate America, an extremely competitive and hardworking environment.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Ionut Florescu, Research Professor in Financial Engineering, Director of Hanlon Laboratories, Director of the Financial Analytics program, School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“This is a must-read for anyone aspiring to remain mindful while overseeing teams and remaining productive.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Tushar Bajaj, Sales Leader of Hybrid Cloud Integration, IBM North America\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989629255909,"sku":"NP9781394197620","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394197620.jpg?v=1761784875","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/mindfulness-for-the-wandering-mind-isbn-9781394197620","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}