Meditation for Beginners - A Practical Guide to Quieting the Mind, Reducing Stress and Improving Focus

by Alex Anderson

Too many people often feel stressed out, restless and on edge.When our thoughts are left to wander aimlessly, they tend to take us for a ride wherever they please, with little regard for whether or not we want to go there.This leaves us feeling mentally and emotionally drained due to negative thought patterns that just won't go away.We spend more time regretting the past and worrying about the future than we do enjoying the present moment.Every day, millions upon millions of people suffer needlessly from self-inflicted stress that comes as the result of a restless, out of control mind.It's like they're trapped in a self-made prison, stuck in a state of near constant anxiety and unease.After several severe panic attacks and near constant anxiety that persisted for over half a year, I saw firsthand the effects of an out of control mind.When the mind is restless, all else suffers.Thankfully, there is a meditation.After learning about meditation, I managed to get rid of my panic attacks and anxiety, improve my focus and mental clarity, and bring so much more depth and richness into my life that I had to write a book about it and share what I've learned.This book was written as a complete, science-backed, beginner's guide to the practice of meditation for those that want to quiet their minds and bring more peace into their lives.I wrote this book in simple, easy to follow language that is perfect for both beginners as well as seasoned practitioners who want a fresh perspective. It offers simple but powerful tips to help ease stress, improve cognition and boost self-esteem.This actionable book How an overly active mind sabotages our mental, emotional and physical health, and what we can to do stop it (page 18)How meditation improves brain function, reduces anxiety and improves overall quality of life (page 30)The two realities we create for ourselves and how one directly affects the other (page 56)How to influence our brainwaves to promote calmness, focus and get rid of anxiety or compulsive thought patterns (page 62)The science behind meditation and its many benefits (page 72)Simple but powerful techniques for deep meditation (page 82)How to use the power of breathing to instantly quiet a racing mind or heart (page 93)How to use the space and silence around us to instantly achieve a state of tranquility (page 106)How to use the body as a gateway into deep relaxation (page 122)Activities that can be used as meditation during everyday life (page 142)How to harness the power of nature to improve vitality, mood and mental health (page 150)How to fall asleep quickly and enjoy deep, restful and uninterrupted sleep (page 161)How to let go of negative emotions and ease the stress they produce (page 174)Journaling techniques to start and end the day on a positive note, improve productivity and help us achieve our goals (page 185)Powerful visualization techniques to attract what we want in life, increase energy and enter a positive mental state (page 196)How to quickly forge a strong meditation habit that leads to other positive habits and improves our lives overall (page 211)How to integrate meditation with a daily routine to enjoy maximum benefits with minimum disruption to a normal schedule (page 226)Common roadblocks to meditation and ways

207 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 3, 2021

About the author

Alex Anderson works as a graduate architect in his home city of Melbourne where he was born and raised.
In his spare time he loves to read, write, and especially game. Alex has a strong interest in the Science Fiction genre for both novels & games, and is a fan of Michael Crichton, Neal Stephenson, and Eric Nylund to name a few.

Reviews

[Kristy Truther · Rating 1 out of 5]

There are zero citations or sources in this book. For as many times as the author says "research shows", "scientific studies have proven" etc he doesn't list any citations for his so called facts. When moving to the techniques portion, he literally repeats himself. He writes paragraph style describing a method and then writes the exact same thing again, but with numbered steps. I feel this is completely unnecessary. I'm under this impression this is the authors first book and I'm sure he had well intentions with wanting to share about the benefits of mediation and how to get started but I would look elsewhere before choosing this one.