1. Mindfulness What it is? Why do it? How to do it
2. What is mindfulness? Focusing your mind on the present. To
be mindful is to be aware of your thoughts and actions in the
present, without judging yourself.
3. Are you on auto pilot? When was the last time you stopped
and really noticed your surroundings?
4. Thoughts washing round and round in your head ? Mindfulness
creates a different state of mind.
5. How much homework will we get tonight? Call Mum... Do I have
enough money for lunch? Is my hair ok? We are always
thinking..
6. Take a break Research proves Mindfulness meditation improves
health and mood. It decreases stress, depression and eating
disorders.
7. Stop Take a breath Observe Proceed Technique
8. Slow down. Take a few deep breaths. Observe yourself without
judgment. Proceed in the present moment.
Stop........................
9. Just for the moment. If its not working right now, dont
force it. Just bring your thoughts back to the present.
10. Breathe Use your breath as an object of awareness. Allow
the breath to flow naturally and simply be aware of it. Do not try
to control the breath.
11. Do it washing up... Be more present in your daily
activities especially doing the washing up! Be in the
moment...
12. Try it Walking... Be more present walking. Try a walking
meditation.
13. How about eating? Be mindful when you eat. Yum savour the
moment.
14. Any time, any place, anywhere You can be mindful anywhere
in the world, at home, in school. It only takes a minute to be
fully present in the moment...
15. A simple mindful exercise Eat a raisin mindfully... Touch
it Squash it Smell it Hear it Chew it What was your experience like
?
16. Sit, be in your body, notice how you are doing in this
moment. Guided mindful meditation
17. Take time to be mindful
18. Then go back into the world... . Practice mindfulness in
everything you do.