Alan R Ackroyd — Practical Mindfulness Books

Hi, I’m Alan.

I write practical mindfulness for busy, distracted, real lives — small habits, no jargon, and calm that survives a normal week.

Calm for the commute, focus in a world of screens — a habit at a time.

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The books

Two practical guides to a calmer, clearer life

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Mindful Commuting

Turn the daily journey into the calmest part of your day — simple techniques for the train, the bus, the bike or behind the wheel.

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Mindfulness in the Digital Age NEW

Reclaim your focus in a world of screens — staying clear-headed and present when phones, feeds and AI never stop pinging. Out 11 August.

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Mindful Commuting

Free guided meditation

A few calm minutes made for your commute — the companion to Mindful Commuting.

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Mindfulness in the Digital Age

The techno-sage checklist

Small, wise habits to master your screens instead of being mastered by them — the first step to becoming a techno-sage, from Mindfulness in the Digital Age.

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“A great book — it’s really helped me make my commutes worthwhile, rather than just another slog.” — Amazon reader review