True or False
True or False:
Mindfulness is the state of being mindful and aware of the present moment.
True.
Not thinking of the past or future; it's about engaging in the present.
How can mindfulness be used when we are feeling anxious?
Mindfulness calms the nervous system, taking our minds off what is causing anxiety.
What is the name of the exercise of a breathing technique that involves inhaling, holding, exhaling, and holding for equal counts of 4.
Box breathing, four squares breathing, square breathing, equal breathing
True or False:
There is only one way to practice mindfulness.
False.
There are many ways to practice: deep breathing, body scans, attending to sensations, and more!
How can mindfulness be used when we are feeling stressed?
Mindfulness calms the nervous system.
What are the five senses we can attend to when engaging in mindfulness?
Sight, Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell
True or False:
It takes a long time to do mindfulness activities.
False.
A simple 5-minute activity is enough to practice effective mindfulness.
How might mindfulness help with better sleep?
It can improve sleep by helping the mind and body relax at bedtime. It can also help with going to sleep faster and staying asleep.
What is the technique of surveying the body for physical sensations?
Body scan
True or False:
When practicing mindfulness, you have to think about nothing.
False.
It's normal for our brains to always be thinking about something!
In what ways is mindfulness working to increase focus?
By staying in the present and actively engaging with the activity, it helps to increase our focus.
What is the practice of letting thoughts pass while engaging in mindfulness?
Observing thoughts and feelings.