{"product_id":"the-gift-of-presence-a-mindfulness-guide-for-women-paperback","title":"The Gift of Presence: A Mindfulness Guide for Women - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCaroline Welch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical, user-friendly guide for women seeking focus and calm in the midst of life's storms.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOverwhelmed by the demands of family, work, and multiple responsibilities, many women find themselves feeling scattered, and distracted. In this eye-opening book, co-founder and CEO of the Mindsight Institute, Caroline Welch takes readers on a mindfulness journey to help them de-stress and cultivate inner peace. According to Welch, you do not need countless hours sitting in silence to be more present in your life--the key is to practice mindfulness wherever you are and whenever you can. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gift of Presence\u003c\/i\u003e guides readers in developing four innate capacities we all possess that will allow us to become more resilient and centered in our lives--even when life is throwing all that it has at us: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePresence: the ability to remain firmly in the present moment; to be fully aware of what's happening as it's happening. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePurpose: the personal meaning that gets us going and gives direction to our lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePivoting: an openness to change that allows you to switch direction if that is what is needed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacing: the awareness that it is impossible to do everything we want or need to do all at once; the ability to take life one step at a time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis life-changing book reveals that you already hold in your hands the keys to a more harmonious life--you simply need to look within.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Caroline Welch\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO and Co-founder with Dr. Dan Siegel of the Mindsight Institute in Santa Monica, California. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School with a master's degree from the University of Southern California, she started her career in law as a corporate litigator. Welch has served as a Los Angeles County court-appointed mediator, as well as in house counsel at MGM Studios and Spelling Entertainment Group. She began her mindfulness practice forty years ago while working in Japan as an English teacher for three years. Welch provides lectures and workshops to enhance well- being in our personal and professional lives. She and her husband live in Santa Monica with their dog Charlie, and have two adult children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 04, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42162464161927,"sku":"9780143132141","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/e6193f636b426cbdd4a8e73edaf0f781.webp?v=1733289679","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-gift-of-presence-a-mindfulness-guide-for-women-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}