A BRAVE Year: 52 Weeks Being Mindful
by Gabriel Constans PhD
Reviewed by S. S. Bazinet

Description: Like the rest of the body, it’s good to exercise the mind. Daily exercise, and meditation, has been shown to increase health, by decreasing stress, which allows the body (and mind) to naturally release endorphins, relax and heighten awareness. This book has fifty-two sessions. It takes courage, bravery, to honestly witness what we discover, inside and out, without turning away or getting caught in the content. It is a brave act to allow oneself to be still, if even for a moment, to look at one’s present experience, and not be doing something.

Review: “Dr. Constans’ book could be the solution you’ve been looking for.”

Stress, worry and the fast pace of life can become so habitual that there’s little time left for happiness. We can also feel that there’s no time left to find ways to break that habit. So we’re left with a vicious circle. If that’s the case, Dr. Constans’ book could be the solution that you’ve been looking for.

This wonderful book is laid out in a way that makes mindfulness easy and fun. Each of the 52 sections or lessons is short. However “short” doesn’t mean that you don’t get lots of help. Each lesson has gentle, encouraging exercises that ease you into a more relaxed state of mind. In that state, you are able to be mindful of the moment. As a result, you’re not preoccupied with the past or future, and you can make better decisions about your day and your life. Happiness becomes an option.

Something that I particularly liked about the book was the use of acronyms as tools. For example, one of them that Dr. Constans suggests is S.T.O.P. This acronym can be extremely helpful in times of stress, and it’s easy to remember. Stop – Take a Breath – Observe – Proceed.

I highly recommend taking a few minutes out of each day to read and enjoy this very insightful and helpful book. Without too much effort, you might find yourself smiling. I know I did!

Five Stars!

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