Mindfulness for Struggling Teens
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Book Introduction
Dealing with anxiety, academic stress, jealousy, and self-esteem
A warm and affectionate meditation guide
- 5 minutes a day, a habit that strengthens your mind
- To all youth who want to recover the ‘power to live as themselves’
Exam stress, low self-esteem, anger and jealousy, an uncertain future… A teenager's day is filled with countless emotions.
But no one teaches us how to 'manage our minds'.
This book is a mind training book that selects eighteen realistic concerns of teenagers and provides specific meditation methods for each situation.
The introduction of each chapter begins with the story of a teenager sharing his or her troubles, increasing the reader's immersion.
Mindfulness for Growing Up Teens is not just a book of comfort.
Based on research in meditation, brain science, and psychology, it guides young people to recognize and deal with their emotions and thoughts as they are.
Each chapter offers a meditation program that provides practical support for mental health, and is designed to be practiced even during a busy day, with short sessions lasting around 5 minutes.
With just a little time, a quiet place, and a moment to breathe, you can begin to practice mindfulness in the here and now.
Mindfulness is not an attempt to become a perfect person, but rather a practice of 'noticing and looking at myself with affection as I am.'
This book will serve as a gentle guide to building the mental muscle to avoid losing yourself even under the pressures of school and career.
I recommend this to all young people who want to regain the power to live their own lives.
A warm and affectionate meditation guide
- 5 minutes a day, a habit that strengthens your mind
- To all youth who want to recover the ‘power to live as themselves’
Exam stress, low self-esteem, anger and jealousy, an uncertain future… A teenager's day is filled with countless emotions.
But no one teaches us how to 'manage our minds'.
This book is a mind training book that selects eighteen realistic concerns of teenagers and provides specific meditation methods for each situation.
The introduction of each chapter begins with the story of a teenager sharing his or her troubles, increasing the reader's immersion.
Mindfulness for Growing Up Teens is not just a book of comfort.
Based on research in meditation, brain science, and psychology, it guides young people to recognize and deal with their emotions and thoughts as they are.
Each chapter offers a meditation program that provides practical support for mental health, and is designed to be practiced even during a busy day, with short sessions lasting around 5 minutes.
With just a little time, a quiet place, and a moment to breathe, you can begin to practice mindfulness in the here and now.
Mindfulness is not an attempt to become a perfect person, but rather a practice of 'noticing and looking at myself with affection as I am.'
This book will serve as a gentle guide to building the mental muscle to avoid losing yourself even under the pressures of school and career.
I recommend this to all young people who want to regain the power to live their own lives.
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Preview
index
1.
What is mindfulness?
2.
When you feel heavy in the morning and don't want to get up - Meditation to wake up your body and mind
3.
When You're Upset About Getting a Penalty Point - Self-Compassion Break Meditation
4.
When your head is cluttered with thoughts - Cloud Meditation
5.
When Past Events Keep Coming Back - Five Senses Meditation
6.
When I Make Myself Harder - Meditation to Soothe the Nagger Within
7.
When You're Annoyed and Dissatisfied with Everything - Ten Finger Gratitude Meditation
8.
When Self-Esteem Is Low - Mind Sunbathing Meditation
9.
When I Don't Like My Body - Body Love Meditation
10.
When You Can't Sleep - Body Scan Meditation for Relaxation
11.
When the Future Feels Uncertain - True Self Meditation
12.
When You Feel Bad Things Are Happening Only to You - Thought Exploration Meditation
13.
When you're angry and need some emotional first aid - Anger Management Meditation
14.
When You Argue with a Friend - Meditation for Friends Like Me
15.
When friends are disruptive during class - Sound Meditation
16.
When You Feel Envy and Jealous of Others - Meditation to Illuminate the Light Within You
17.
When Your Life Needs a Spoonful of Kindness - Kindness Meditation
18.
When You Can't Put Your Smartphone Down - Smartphone Meditation
What is mindfulness?
2.
When you feel heavy in the morning and don't want to get up - Meditation to wake up your body and mind
3.
When You're Upset About Getting a Penalty Point - Self-Compassion Break Meditation
4.
When your head is cluttered with thoughts - Cloud Meditation
5.
When Past Events Keep Coming Back - Five Senses Meditation
6.
When I Make Myself Harder - Meditation to Soothe the Nagger Within
7.
When You're Annoyed and Dissatisfied with Everything - Ten Finger Gratitude Meditation
8.
When Self-Esteem Is Low - Mind Sunbathing Meditation
9.
When I Don't Like My Body - Body Love Meditation
10.
When You Can't Sleep - Body Scan Meditation for Relaxation
11.
When the Future Feels Uncertain - True Self Meditation
12.
When You Feel Bad Things Are Happening Only to You - Thought Exploration Meditation
13.
When you're angry and need some emotional first aid - Anger Management Meditation
14.
When You Argue with a Friend - Meditation for Friends Like Me
15.
When friends are disruptive during class - Sound Meditation
16.
When You Feel Envy and Jealous of Others - Meditation to Illuminate the Light Within You
17.
When Your Life Needs a Spoonful of Kindness - Kindness Meditation
18.
When You Can't Put Your Smartphone Down - Smartphone Meditation
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Into the book
When we try to focus on something, other thoughts quickly pop into our heads, distracting us from what we're doing.
This condition is called 'monkey mind'.
It means that the mind is in a state of anxiety, like a monkey running wild.
Buddha likened our minds to monkeys jumping between trees.
That's why meditation instructors often use this as an example when explaining the state of mind of modern people.
But our minds are not like monkeys that are always busy.
Sometimes it's calm, stable, and wise.
The goal of meditation is to return to that state of mind at that time.
Meditation can be said to be the practice of quietly focusing one's attention on one object.
Just as going to the gym helps keep your body healthy, meditating even a little every day can help keep your mind healthy.
--- From the text “What is mindfulness?”
Sometimes we get caught up in the feeling that bad things happen to us more often than not.
Are you feeling discouraged or upset, thinking, "Why is it only me who's having such a hard time?" You might even find yourself constantly blaming yourself.
Have you ever learned how to deal with these emotions when something difficult or painful happens?
The first thing to do in times like this is to breathe slowly and be aware of the state of your body and mind.
'Oh, I feel so wronged right now, I'm upset, I'm in pain, I'm stressed.'
Look at it with warm eyes, feeling that heart quietly.
It's really important to be kind to yourself and acknowledge that it's natural to have those feelings or emotions.
--- From the text, “When you feel upset about receiving a penalty: Self-Compassion Break Meditation”
Instead of trying to get rid of the thought, just acknowledge it by saying, "This thought has come to me to help me right now."
Then, as if speaking to that thought, I ask, 'Could you step aside for a moment?'
Even when you try to force yourself to forget or refuse to think about it, it keeps coming back to you.
First, be positive and say, 'Stay here for a bit.
If you say something like, 'I'll talk to you again in a little while,' it might actually calm them down.
Empathize with the feelings and desires behind those thoughts.
When you think of that thought, how do you feel? Do you feel worried, resentful, sad, or frustrated? Or do you feel pain and suffering? Or sad and upset? Identify these feelings and experience them fully.
And now, let's find out what you want.
This condition is called 'monkey mind'.
It means that the mind is in a state of anxiety, like a monkey running wild.
Buddha likened our minds to monkeys jumping between trees.
That's why meditation instructors often use this as an example when explaining the state of mind of modern people.
But our minds are not like monkeys that are always busy.
Sometimes it's calm, stable, and wise.
The goal of meditation is to return to that state of mind at that time.
Meditation can be said to be the practice of quietly focusing one's attention on one object.
Just as going to the gym helps keep your body healthy, meditating even a little every day can help keep your mind healthy.
--- From the text “What is mindfulness?”
Sometimes we get caught up in the feeling that bad things happen to us more often than not.
Are you feeling discouraged or upset, thinking, "Why is it only me who's having such a hard time?" You might even find yourself constantly blaming yourself.
Have you ever learned how to deal with these emotions when something difficult or painful happens?
The first thing to do in times like this is to breathe slowly and be aware of the state of your body and mind.
'Oh, I feel so wronged right now, I'm upset, I'm in pain, I'm stressed.'
Look at it with warm eyes, feeling that heart quietly.
It's really important to be kind to yourself and acknowledge that it's natural to have those feelings or emotions.
--- From the text, “When you feel upset about receiving a penalty: Self-Compassion Break Meditation”
Instead of trying to get rid of the thought, just acknowledge it by saying, "This thought has come to me to help me right now."
Then, as if speaking to that thought, I ask, 'Could you step aside for a moment?'
Even when you try to force yourself to forget or refuse to think about it, it keeps coming back to you.
First, be positive and say, 'Stay here for a bit.
If you say something like, 'I'll talk to you again in a little while,' it might actually calm them down.
Empathize with the feelings and desires behind those thoughts.
When you think of that thought, how do you feel? Do you feel worried, resentful, sad, or frustrated? Or do you feel pain and suffering? Or sad and upset? Identify these feelings and experience them fully.
And now, let's find out what you want.
--- From the text, “When Past Events Keep Coming to Mind: Meditation on the Five Senses”
Publisher's Review
For teenagers tired of comparison and competition
Building mental strength
- A time of mind care led by a current middle school teacher
According to the 2024 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Survey data released by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the 'lifetime incidence rate' of mental disorders in Korean children and adolescents was 16.1%, and the 'current prevalence rate' was 7.1%.
A significant number of teenagers need professional help for issues such as anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts.
Accordingly, voices are growing louder calling for the establishment of a mental care program at the curriculum level.
To encourage students' voluntary mindfulness activities, the Ministry of Education is supporting mindfulness clubs at 100 schools nationwide starting in 2024.
The Korean-style social-emotional education program, introduced in 2025 to actively promote mental health, will be expanded to all grades from first grade in elementary school to third grade in high school starting in 2026.
Sim Yun-jeong, author of “Mindfulness for Teenagers Struggling to Grow Up,” is an education expert with 29 years of experience as a middle school social studies teacher and active leader in mindfulness education, singing bowl meditation, and conversational connection.
To develop mindfulness-based social and emotional learning, I am studying with fellow teachers at the national teachers' training group 'Seonmaeum', and I have been active as a mindfulness practice guide for students, teachers, and parents, including running a youth mindfulness club.
The author says, “The more moments of mindfulness we have, the more vibrant our lives become.
“You can get practical help in living,” he says.
With audio guide and meditation journal
Mindfulness at school and home
- A guide to help you practice beyond reading
This book presents meditation techniques suitable for each situation, such as thought observation, breathing meditation, body scan, and kindness meditation, to help teenagers develop the power to recover from the emotional turmoil they face in everyday life.
It is not just about reading, but can be practiced by following the audio guidance of the QR code, and includes various activities such as 'writing self-kindness sentences', 'creating body images', and 'writing a meditation diary', so it is good for teenagers to keep it with them and learn, and it is also suitable for practicing together at school, home, and counseling settings.
Recent studies have shown that mindfulness meditation has a direct effect on reducing stress, regulating emotions, and improving concentration while learning.
Mindfulness for Struggling Teens: A Guide to Mindfulness for Struggling Teens includes neuroscientific explanations and short commentary to help you understand why this practice works.
Through this, adolescents can develop the ability to go beyond simple emotional regulation and meta-awareness of their own thought habits.
Meditation is not simply a technique for emptying the mind, but a practice of developing the “basic mental strength” to become aware of one’s emotions and thoughts and accept one’s self in that moment.
Readers will encounter a slightly stronger 'me' after each meditation.
Building mental strength
- A time of mind care led by a current middle school teacher
According to the 2024 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Survey data released by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the 'lifetime incidence rate' of mental disorders in Korean children and adolescents was 16.1%, and the 'current prevalence rate' was 7.1%.
A significant number of teenagers need professional help for issues such as anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts.
Accordingly, voices are growing louder calling for the establishment of a mental care program at the curriculum level.
To encourage students' voluntary mindfulness activities, the Ministry of Education is supporting mindfulness clubs at 100 schools nationwide starting in 2024.
The Korean-style social-emotional education program, introduced in 2025 to actively promote mental health, will be expanded to all grades from first grade in elementary school to third grade in high school starting in 2026.
Sim Yun-jeong, author of “Mindfulness for Teenagers Struggling to Grow Up,” is an education expert with 29 years of experience as a middle school social studies teacher and active leader in mindfulness education, singing bowl meditation, and conversational connection.
To develop mindfulness-based social and emotional learning, I am studying with fellow teachers at the national teachers' training group 'Seonmaeum', and I have been active as a mindfulness practice guide for students, teachers, and parents, including running a youth mindfulness club.
The author says, “The more moments of mindfulness we have, the more vibrant our lives become.
“You can get practical help in living,” he says.
With audio guide and meditation journal
Mindfulness at school and home
- A guide to help you practice beyond reading
This book presents meditation techniques suitable for each situation, such as thought observation, breathing meditation, body scan, and kindness meditation, to help teenagers develop the power to recover from the emotional turmoil they face in everyday life.
It is not just about reading, but can be practiced by following the audio guidance of the QR code, and includes various activities such as 'writing self-kindness sentences', 'creating body images', and 'writing a meditation diary', so it is good for teenagers to keep it with them and learn, and it is also suitable for practicing together at school, home, and counseling settings.
Recent studies have shown that mindfulness meditation has a direct effect on reducing stress, regulating emotions, and improving concentration while learning.
Mindfulness for Struggling Teens: A Guide to Mindfulness for Struggling Teens includes neuroscientific explanations and short commentary to help you understand why this practice works.
Through this, adolescents can develop the ability to go beyond simple emotional regulation and meta-awareness of their own thought habits.
Meditation is not simply a technique for emptying the mind, but a practice of developing the “basic mental strength” to become aware of one’s emotions and thoughts and accept one’s self in that moment.
Readers will encounter a slightly stronger 'me' after each meditation.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 24, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 152 pages | 135*200*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791170874041
- ISBN10: 1170874045
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