Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction: Dealing with Stress 1
Part 1 Stepping Into Your Mindful Path: Core Mindfulness Skills
1 Stress, Health, and Coping 11
2 Wake Up Now! Autopilot vs. Awareness 23
3 Opening Your Heart and Mind to Free Yourself From Stress 35
4 Feeling Your Own Strength: Sitting Like a Mountain 45
5 Embracing the Now 59
6 Caring for Your Body: The Body Scan 73
7 Everyday Mindfulness: Finding Freedom Wherever You Are 85
8 Mindfulness in Motion 99
9 Seeing Your Thoughts as Only Thoughts 107
Part 2 Applying Mindfulness: Handling Stressful Situations
10 The Art of Stress: Handling Difficult Emotions 121
11 Handling School Stress 135
12 Building Mindful Friendships and Romantic Relationships 147
13 Handling Conflict with Other Teens 159
14 Mindful Peacemaking at Home 171
15 The Power of Mindfulness in Sports, Music, and the Arts 179
16 Mindfulness to Help You Sleep 187
Part 3 Your Life Journey
17 Self-Compassion Means Taking Care of Yourself 199
18 Putting Your Life on a Mindful Path 209
Resources 223
References 227