What is mindfulness?
Simply speaking, mindfulness is a technique to calm your mind and help yourself to be 'in the moment' while acknowledging your thoughts and feelings. The Little Book of Mindfulness goes into detail about mindfulness and its importance.
Is mindfulness the same as meditation?
Some experts believe the two words are interchangeable, while others state that mindfulness is a type of meditation. It's really up to how you choose to practise the exercises, and how they make you feel - they could be something you set aside quiet time for every day, or they could just be something you do now and then as you go about your normal routine.
What is the Little Book of Mindfulness?
The Little Book of Mindfulness is a beautifully illustrated book, packed with 40 simple and easy-to-learn techniques to help you be more mindful every day. The best part is these stress-busting tricks only take 5-10 minutes, and can benefit you in an abundance of ways, from helping you to appreciate the little things in life, to getting a better night's sleep.
Who is Dr Patrizia Collard?
Dr Patrizia Collard, the author of the Little Book of Mindfulness, is a psychotherapist, stress management consultant, mindfulness teacher and university lecturer.