Everything you need to know about mindfulness

"Scientific research suggests that being mindful can change the structure of the brain, improve mood, boost immunity, and ease anxiety and depression. This engaging and accessible guide helps teens understand the power of mindfulness, which is focusing the mind and living in the present. It walks them through simple, step-by-step exercises, and shows them how to use these strategies to tackle common life challenges, including tests, presentations, athletic performances, and insomnia. By the final chapter, readers will learn how to create mindful habits that nurture resilience, productivity, and compassion, not just in the present, but for the rest of their lives"--Provided by the publisher.