Over the years, I’ve encountered countless resources that have had a profound impacts on my own personal mindfulness practice. Below are a summary of some of the top books that I most often recommend to fellow practitioners looking to deepen their own practice. I’ll continue to frequently add to this list over time. Happy reading!
General Mindfulness
Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness by Jon Kabat-Zinn
A classic introduction to mindfulness and awareness in everyday life.
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
A quick introduction to mindfulness in everyday life.
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer
Discover your relationship with your thoughts and emotions.
Mindfulness in Education
The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teachers Life
A great reminder on how remaining authentically present as a teacher can impact your classroom and students.
The Power of Mindful Learning by Ellen Langer
A classic work on how mindfulness dramatically enhances how we learn.
Discusses how mindfulness-based practices can be used in the classroom and other school based settings.
Mindful by Design by Caitlin Krause
Great for anyone looking to incorporate mindfulness in K-12 learning experiences.
Mindfulness in the Workplace
Mindful Work: How Meditation is Changing Business from the Inside Out by David Gelles
A look inside how business leaders are using meditation to foster happier and more productive workplaces.
Finding the Space to Lead: A Practical Guide to Mindful Leadership
A great primer on how mindfulness can be incorporated into the everyday life of anyone in a leadership role.
Practical guide on how to incorporate Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in the workplace.
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