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What''s a typical weeknight like for you? Do you leave your workplace, endure the evening commute, putter around the house, race through dinner, and collapse into bed-only to discover that it''s time to go to work again? That''s no way to live! You can leave tension at the office and the traffic on the highway. Just five good minutes stand between a stressful workday and a restorative evening of calm, serenity, and joy.

Five Good Minutes® in the Evening offers 100 engaging practices that lead you out of a hectic day and into a peaceful night. From the authors of Five Good Minutes, this collection of mindfulness exercises, positive visualizations, and affirmations can become a powerful force for change in your life. In no time at all, the five good minutes you give yourself in the evening can help you transform the mundane into the extraordinary and renew your vitality and passion for life.

Five Good Minutes is a trademark of New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

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Publié par	New Harbinger Publications
Date de parution	01 août 2006
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781572247413
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	4 Mo

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five good minutes in the evening

Jeffrey Brantley, MD Wendy Millstine

New Harbinger Publications

Publisher’s Note

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, finan cial, legal, or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books. Copyright © 2006 by Jeffrey Brantley and Wendy Millstine New Harbinger Publications, Inc.; 5674 Shattuck Avenue; Oakland, CA 94609 www.newharbinger.com Second in the Five Good Minutes™ series Five Good Minutes is a trademark of New Harbinger Publications, Inc. Cover design by Amy Shoup; Text design by Amy Shoup and Michele WatersKermes Acquired by Tesilya Hanauer; Edited by Jasmine Star Library of Congress CataloginginPublication Data Brantley, Jeffrey. Five good minutes in the evening : 100 mindful practices to help you unwind from the day and make the most of your night / Jeffrey Brantley and Wendy Millstine. p. cm. ISBN13: 9781572244559 ISBN10: 1572244550 1. Meditation. 2. Attention. 3. Imagery (Psychology) 4. Visualization. 5. Selfactualization (Psychology) I. Matik, WendyO, 1966 II. Title. BF637.M4B726 2006 158.1’2—dc22 2006014693 08 07 06 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First printing

This book is dedicated to all those whose labor and gen erosity help to make our world a better place. May you be safe and filled with peace. May you be happy and lighthearted. —J.B.

For my sister, Nancy, whose gentle heart, generous spirit, and patience infuse every page. —W.M.

Z contents

introduction 1

PART 1 the foundation 7

PART 2 the practices 31

leaving work at work 33

1relax and release the16 the art of patience workday17be well traveler, 2clarity of vision18 humor me, please 3float away19 find your release valve 4those nagging workday20 total body checkin memories 21walk mind 5wind down at the end of 22 be a tourist—on the way the workday home 6not only the expert 23 get out of the rut 7minimize the workload 24 inward focus 8watch your speed 25space wideopen 9detox the negativity 26homestretch the 10 dear friends and colleagues 11 body refreshment 12tomorrow today—then plan leave it 13 unravel yourself 14errands endless 15 awards presentation

enriching your home life 87

27 unlock serenity’s door 28 arrive home together: your body and your mind 29 waterfall of the mind 30 soulful cooking 31happiness lives where 32 still the mind 33you’re home relax; 34me! bless 35by savory bite bite 36wait to laugh don’t 37message overload s.o.s.: 38 timeout! 39 give the gift of inner space 40 firstaid kit 41your kitchenscape inhabit 42worry basket your 43 the clutter patrol 44dishwashing mindful

45spaces sacred 46are home; time to get you dressed! 47the routine break 48fun wholesome 49 evening mishaps 50worlds between

five good minutes in the evening• vii

reconnecting with yourself and others 137

51hello say 52 sensuality sparklers 53mercy have 54of shoulders lovingkindness 55 deeper communication 56 permission to cry 57someone appreciate 58 body mantra 59out the negative tune tape loop 60 lend a helping hand 61 pools of kindness 62value of forgiveness the 63 what doyouto do? want 64for you and me time 65 the compassionate heart 66it out write 67good neighbor your

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68ounce of appreciation an 69 never alone 70 take stock of your life 71 only this 72your standards lower 73pet who loves you the 74 optimism breather 75 just listen

preparing for a good night’s rest 189

76the call of a tired body heed and a weary mind 77mind tonic relaxing 78this day release 79 tension buster 80your business finish 81this racehorse, stop I want to get off 82 staircase to sleepytown 83gratitude for this day feel 84nights starfilled 85earth, water, air fire, 86 say good night to your mind 87 bedtime rituals 88 your precious life 89 media vacation 90yourself a good night’s wish rest 91 spiritual force

92time to rest 93mental holiday 94good night, my friend 95empty your mind 96cultivate inner peace 97ecstasy infusion 98befriend yourself 99vision quest 100web of life the

five good minutes in the evening• ix

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