3.25/5. Read this back in 2018 and did not review it back then. I don't remember enough about it to give it proper feedback.

This book gave a great way for people like me who struggle with mindfulness to better reach it. I have ADHD so meditation is a real struggle. I appreciated the way the author was able to explain how I can expand my mindfulness practice.

A great mindfulness guide. Easy to read and easy to follow. I found myself sitting here practicing my PBS whilst reading along. Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this handy guide.

Pause, Breathe, Smile by Gary Gach offers a simple, yet highly effective method for cultivating mindfulness wherever you may be and whatever you may be doing. It's as simple as the title says, taking time to pause, breathe deep, and smile. This is a beneficial tool alone, and Gach teaches how to turn it into a proper longer meditation that can span twenty to forty minutes. He also teaches about variations of mindfulness meditation such as walking meditation, and the use of mindfulness bells.

I loved this book! It's easy to understand, with no frippery added. Gach has a warm inviting writing style, interacting directly with the reader. I practice mindfulness meditation myself, and found plenty of things to incorporate in my own practice. I started to use a mindfulness bell app on my phone. It had never occurred to me before, but it's been so useful! I'm also considering doing a meditation retreat. That's a scary concept for me, but Gach made it sound intriguing enough to seriously look into. This book is a great resource both for those new to mindfulness and meditation, and those with an established practise. Highly recommended!!

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Sounds True Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. Reviewed for the San Francisco Book Review.

“Pause, Breathe, Smile: Awakening Mindfulness When Meditation Is Not Enough” by Gary Gach is a simple yet profound guide to a richer, more spiritual approach to life. By pausing before we think, speak or act, we bring much-needed intention to connections with others. When we breathe, we add the quiet of meditation to every moment. And when we smile, we open our hearts to an unspoken beautiful wisdom. Highly recommended for making the concept of mindfulness so approachable and practical!

Pub Date 01 Sep 2018  

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I enjoy reading mindfulness books and picked this book up expecting a short, easy read with perhaps a few new gems. Unfortunately the book didn’t really grab me the way I had hoped it would. I initaill enjoyed reading a couple of the stories to illustrate the authors point but after a few I found them a little tiresome and rambling.

I would have enjoyed the book more if it were more concise. Perhaps someone new to this subject would find it beneficial and more enjoyable. I found myself skimming through trying to find the hidden gems.

I have had a hard time meditating and decided to try this book. The author gave lots of useful advice to get into a relaxed state. I found it to be useful.

A great mindfulness guide. Easy to read and easy to follow. I found myself sitting here practicing my PBS whilst reading along.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this handy guide.