[Mindfulness Books] "1 Minute in the Morning: Small Habits That Change Your Life", "1-Minute Mindfulness: Get Centered Anytime, Anywhere", and "How to Instantly Stop Being Pushed Around by Others"

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"1 Minute in the Morning: Small Habits That Change Your Life"

Ryu Han-bin, Fujiko Ogasawara (Trans.) (2025). '1 Minute in the Morning: Small Habits That Change Your Life'. Bunkyosha

This book proposes ways to make your life more fulfilling by incorporating a "1-minute" habit into your busy daily routine. The author is a highly popular time management expert in South Korea who introduces effective morning routines that can be done in a short amount of time.

Open the curtains and soak in the sunlight as soon as you wake up

Specifically, it describes how opening the curtains and soaking in the sunlight immediately upon waking can stimulate the secretion of hormones like serotonin and endorphins, helping to revitalize both mind and body.
It also suggests that by using that one minute in the morning to reaffirm your dreams and goals and deciding on the smallest action you can take today, you can increase your daily sense of accomplishment and self-esteem.

The importance of not comparing yourself to others, but comparing your past self to your present self to realize your growth

Furthermore, the importance of not comparing yourself to others, but comparing your past self to your present self to realize your growth is also emphasized.
By accumulating these small habits, this book serves as a guide to help reduce stress and build a richer life.

"1-Minute Mindfulness: Get Centered Anytime, Anywhere"

Satoru Nakamura (2024). '1-Minute Mindfulness: Get Centered Anytime, Anywhere'. Nihon Jitsugyo Publishing

This book introduces mindfulness practices to center your mind in a short amount of time amidst a busy daily life.
The author is Satoru Nakamura, who leads a popular course at Cyber University, and the book is packed with immediate, practical know-how that over 10,000 people have already put into practice.

Mindfulness is "the state of being aware of the here and now"

Mindfulness refers to "the state of being aware of the here and now," and is considered effective for reducing stress and improving concentration.

This book explains methods that can be practiced anytime, anywhere, through 48 specific scenarios that are easy to incorporate into daily life.

Take deep breaths while waiting for traffic lights or elevators

For example, it introduces ways to calm your mind by focusing on your breathing while waiting at a traffic light, or habits like taking deep breaths while waiting for an elevator to relax.

Stress decreases, your mind becomes calm, and your life takes a turn for the better

By accumulating these short practices, it is said that stress decreases, your mind becomes calm, and your life takes a turn for the better.

This book is an ideal introductory guide to mindfulness for busy modern people to start easily.

"How to Instantly Stop Being Pushed Around by Others"

Nobuyoshi Oshima (2024). 'How to Instantly Stop Being Pushed Around by Others'. Liberal-sha

This book introduces methods for people who tend to be pushed around by others to live life on their own terms.
The author explains that the cause of being pushed around by others lies in a brain mechanism called 'mirror neurons.' Mirror neurons are nerve cells that unconsciously imitate the emotions and actions of others, and the author states that when these work excessively, one becomes more susceptible to the influence of others.

First, 'Change your image of the other person'

As a solution, it is first proposed to 'change your image of the other person.'
The author states that because the image you hold of the other person directly influences their behavior, having a positive image can improve the relationship. Additionally, to 'block comparisons and evaluations from others,' it is considered effective to verbally reject negative evaluations when you receive them.

In the unconscious world, there is no superiority, inferiority, or jealousy

Furthermore, it is argued that because there is no superiority, inferiority, or jealousy in the unconscious world, it is important to consciously remove unnecessary filters and regain peace of mind.
Through this book, you can learn concrete methods to stop being pushed around by others and achieve a free, authentic way of living.