The Joy Compass by Donald Altman

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A pocket guide that teaches simple, profound techniques drawn from meditation traditions, positive psychology, and neuroscience for living more joyfully in the moment.

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The Joy Compass by Donald Altman

What would life be like if we could get beyond the everyday worries, troubles, and stress that keep us from enjoying the joy in every moment? The Joy Compass is the little book that leads readers toward this possibility with tips and strategies for overriding the brain's natural negativity bias so that they can reset their moods, release their laughter, and fully appreciate happy moments. Readers learn to recognize their negative moods as early as possible and override them to refocus their attention toward the people, events, and thoughts that bring them joy. The eight unique mindfulness strategies in this book help readers position their joy compass toward the present moment and develop the capacity to always have joy within arm's reach, no matter the situation. The strategies include laughing, expressing gratitude, forgiving others, self-soothing with music, and spending silent time in contemplation or prayer.
Former Buddhist monk, Donald Altman, has given workshops and lectures on spirituality and is currently teaching mindful eating courses in clinical eating disorder programs. He has a bachelors degree in psychology and is currently completing professional studies in psychotherapy AT Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. He has lectured and has taught writing at numerous universities including UCLA Extension, Cal State University Northridge, and Loyola Marymount University. Altman's award-winning writing career includes work for television, film, Fortune 500 corporations, and periodicals such as The Los Angeles Times and Independent Business Magazine. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Art of the Inner Meal and Living Kindness. Altman lives in Portland, OR.

FAVORITE BOOKSTORE: New Renaissance Bookshop in Portland, OR.

For more information on the author, visit his website innermeal.com


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ISBN 13 9781608822836
ISBN 10 1608822834
Title The Joy Compass
Author Donald Altman
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher New Harbinger Publications
Year published 2012-10-18
Number of pages 184
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.