Mastering MINDLESS Moments: On The Art & Technique Of Living More Mindfully
Matzke, Dan
Synopsis "Mastering MINDLESS Moments: On The Art & Technique Of Living More Mindfully"
Mastering MINDLESS MomentsOn The Art & Technique Of Living More MindfullyBy Psychologist "Dr. Dan" Matzke, PhD This book explores keys to mastering mindless moments... and pointers for living life more mindfully. While this is not an "easy" endeavor... many find it to be very worthwhile and meaningful. Mindless moments often last for only a few seconds to a few minutes... during which one may "forget" something... such as where you put down your keys... or not remembering to lock your car... or having an anger outburst... or saying something you regret later... or having an emotional meltdown. Other times mindless moments can last for extended periods of time (hours, days, weeks or longer)... during which time one is not mindful of choices and commitments... such as new year's resolutions regarding diet & exercise... or personal goals & aspirations... or committing other acts of indiscretion. Some time later we "wake up" and come to our senses again... realizing that we have been operating in a "mindless mode"... totally oblivious to our previous intentions and plans... or well-being. Most of the time these mindless moments have minimal consequences. However, sometimes they result in serious problems... such as when driving a car and becoming distracted or not paying full attention to the situation... resulting in an accident... or health problems due to mindless eating habits. TABLE OF CONTENTS AcknowledgementsDisclaimer IntroductionMindlessness -vs- Mindfulness Some Practical PointersKeys to Mastering Mindless Moments Some Psychological PointersThe Art &Technique Of Living More Mindfully Some Philosophical PointersGreat Insights & Realizations Uplifting PerspectivesAn Ode for Living Mindfully Addendum On Personal EffectivenessSeven Powerful Pointers Golden GuidelinesFor Life & Living EpilogueThoughts To PonderOn The Art Of Living Mindfully ABOUT "Dr. Dan" Dan Matzke, a.k.a. "Dr. Dan", holds a Ph.D. in psychology. Dr. Dan worked as a licensed Psychologist and Marriage & Family Therapist for over 25 years. He taught psychology classes and did consulting work (testing & evaluations), prior to retiring from private practice in California and moving to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He now enjoys writing and mentoring, when not hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing or traveling. Dr. Dan has a commercial pilot's license, with flight instructor ratings for airplanes and gliders. He is a winner of the highly prized Barron Hilton Soaring Cup. Dr. Dan has been studying and practicing the principles of mindfulness for over 35 years. Key Words: mindfulness, living mindfully, mindlessness, memory problems, memory impairment, anger management, impulse control, aggression, forgetfulness, attention deficit, ADHD (C) 2015 "Dr. Dan" Matzke, PhD www.UpliftingPerspectives.net
