Subtitled "A book of calm for busy mums", Georgina Rodgers' book, PEACE OF MIND, encourages mothers to take time out for themselves whether it be for five or 20 minutes. Most of us try to become multi-taskers but if you learn anything from mindfulness, this is a misnomer. It means our attention jumps between each task and we effectively lose time. We should concentrate on each one exclusively to be more effective. This, of course, doesn't mean we can't hold a conversation with the children while preparing a meal.
PEACE OF MIND: A book of calm for busy mums is designed for harassed mothers everywhere. This is a journal for them to take two minutes, or 20 minutes a day for themselves.
Featuring mindful exercises, inspirational quotes like this Maori proverb: "Turn your face towards the sun and the shadows will fall behind you"; poems, letters, colouring in, recipes, meditations, craft ideas, fascinating research and gratitude lists, this book is a non-prescriptive, practical and motivational guide to help mums everywhere find their way to achieving inner calm and balance.
It will inspire readers to find their own creative streak and focus on appreciating life, slowing down and encouraging them to observe the world around them with fresh eyes... Belly laugh with your child, switch off the Wi-Fi, pick a strawberry and savour it in your mouth, paddle in the sea, fly a kite, watch the clouds drift by, take an afternoon nap, smile often...
The perfect gift for every woman you know who could do with five minutes to focus on herself amidst the chaos of everyday life.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, Peace of Mind: A book of calm for busy mums