Meditation for Multitaskers: A Guide to Finding Peace Between the Pings

by Dillard-Wright, David, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781440524905
• ISBN10: 1440524904
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-07-18
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

If you think it's impossible to live mindfully in a world roaring with rings, pings, and rings, think again. You canrecover your focus, enhance your creativity, increase productivity, and connect with your inner self--not just your phone or computer! With this book, you'll cut through the blur of your busy life and get the relief you sorely need, whether you're in the office or in the comfort of your own home. Offering timely lessons in mindfulness on the go and a CD of guided meditations designed for tight schedules, this book will also help you: Improve your concentration Fight memory loss Reduce stress Encourage innovation And much more! Meditation expert Dr. David Dillard-Wright borrows from both Eastern and Western traditions to help you bring serenity and self-awareness back into your daily routine. With plenty of one- and five-minute exercises to get you started, this book is your guide to a calmer, richer life.

Author Biography

David Dillard-Wright, PhD, author of The Everything Guide to Meditation for Healthy Living, teaches philosophy, religion, and ethics at University of South Carolina Aiken. His practice in meditation originated in the Trappist traditions, segued into Eastern practices, and has continued at Sivananda centers worldwide. He lives in Aiken, SC.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Meditation and the Multitasker	p. vii
Your Attention, Please!	p. 1
Costs of Multitasking and Meditation's Answers	p. 3
How Meditation Works in a Multitasker's World	p. 25
Your Meditation Profile	p. 42
Multitasker's Meditation Primer	p. 59
Clearing a Cluttered Life	p. 60
Scheduled Meditation	p. 77
Seeking Peace	p. 90
Transformation	p. 111
Focusing in Practice	p. 125
Focusing on the Heart	p. 126
Focusing on the Body	p. 143
Focusing on the Breath	p. 163
Focusing on the Mind	p. 175
Conclusion: Meditation and the Unexpected	p. 190
Appendix: For Further Reading	p. 199
Index	p. 204
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