Interview with Gill Hasson, author of Mindfulness: Be Mindful. Live in the Moment.
Gill Hasson, author of Mindfulness: Be Mindful. Live in the Moment. generously takes the time to give me some great answers this week and also to recommend some great books! Before jumping into the interview, please check out Gill's latest book Mindfulness: Be mindful. Live in the Moment.:
Review from Book Depository:
Be calm, collected and in the moment Too often, life just races by. You don t fully experience what s happening now, because you re too busy thinking about what needs doing tomorrow, or distracted by what happened yesterday. And all the time your mind is chattering with commentary or judgement. Mindfulness allows you to experience the moment instead of just rushing through it. Being mindful opens you up to new ideas and new ways of doing things, reducing stress and increasing your enjoyment of life.
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Mindfulness: Be Mindful. Live in the Moment.
With ideas, tips and techniques to help you enjoy a more mindful approach to life, you'll learn how to: Adopt more positive ways of thinking and behaving Become calmer and more confident Break free from unhelpful thoughts and thinking patterns Bring about positive changes in your relationships Achieve a new level of self-awareness and understanding Life is happening right now; mindfulness will help you live in the moment, so it doesn t pass you by!
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Book Depository €10.26
Waterstones £10.99
Amazon UK £8.99
Amazon US $16.95
Q. Do you have a favourite smart thinking book (and why that book)?
No. I don’t have a favourite smart thinking book. I think that one way or another, all smart thinking books have something to say - the reader has to be aware of what makes sense and speaks to them personally. However, having said that, there is one book that may fit into the smart thinking category and that’s The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell. I used to teach study skills at University of Sussex - I pretty much taught everything she wrote in that book. Her book Critical Thinking Skills is brilliant too.
The Study Skills Handbook
Review from Book Depository:
This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over twenty years' experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential.
When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability. Fully revised for the fifth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed.
This is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of all disciplines, and is also ideal for postgraduates, mature students and international students. It prepares students for what to expect before, during and after their studies at university.
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Book Depository €18.03 Waterstones £15.99 Amazon UK £13.82 Amazon US $22.99(All links earn commission from purchases. Prices accurate at time of writing)
Critical Thinking Skills
Review From Book Depository:
Written by internationally renowned author Stella Cottrell, this is an essential resource for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills. Stella Cottrell's student-centred approach demystifies critical thinking and breaks down a complex subject into manageable chunks.
With clear explanations, relevant examples and plenty of exercises throughout, this book helps students to develop their analytical reasoning skills and apply them to a range of tasks including reading, note-making and writing. This text will turn even the most hesitant student into a proficient critical thinker.
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Book Depository €23.13 Waterstones £17.99 Amazon UK £12.73 Amazon US $22.81(All links earn commission from purchases. Prices accurate at time of writing)
Q. What's the most recent smart thinking book you've read (and how would you rate it)?
The smart thinking books I’ve read most recently have all been related to whatever book I’m writing at the time. I like to know what others are thinking and saying about the same subject. Again, they’ve all had something useful and interesting to say, but I’ve not yet found one that I’d give ten out of ten. And that’s a good thing! Because I then know there’s still more to be written on the subject. And I usually think that I can explain it more clearly than anyone else I’ve read.
Q. Do you have a favourite childhood book?
Yes. Famous Five and Mallory Towers books by Enid Blyton.
The Famous Five Collection 1
Review From Book Depository:
Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series.
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Book Depository €11.40 Waterstones £9.99 Amazon UK £8.76 Amazon US $26.50(All links earn commission from purchases that help fund this site. Prices accurate at time of writing)
Malory Towers Collection 1
Review From Book Depository:
For new girl Darrell Rivers, there are friends to be made, pranks to be played and fun to be had at Malory Towers in Enid Blyton's best-loved boarding school series.
New girl Darrell is two terms behind her classmates and feels out of place and alone. Soon, however, Darrell makes friends as well as enemies as they induct new students, win and lose sporting matches and play tricks on teachers.
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Book Depository €11.40 Waterstones £9.99 Amazon UK £28.79 Amazon US $8.74(All links earn commission from purchases. Prices accurate at time of writing)
Q. Do you prefer reading on paper, Kindle or listening to an audiobook?
I prefer reading on paper. I like to see and feel what I’m reading. And to have a sense of where I’m at- a book mark is great for that!
Q. Do you have a favourite bookshop (and why that shop)?
Yes, If I’m visiting the USA I love to go into a Barnes and Noble store.
Many thanks to Gill for answering my questions and for her recommendations!
Please don't forget to check out her book Mindfulness: Be Mindful. Live in the Moment..
Daryl
Image Copyrights: John Wiley and Sons Ltd (Mindfulness), Macmillan Education UK (The Study Skills Handook, Critical Thinking Skills), Hachette Children's Group (Malory Towers, Famous Five)
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