What Is Mindfulness?
What does "being mindful" mean?
Paying full attention to what’s happening right now.
Name one time today you could practice mindfulness.
While brushing teeth, eating lunch, etc.
Name one thing you can hear right now.
Any ambient sound, like birds, traffic, or AC
What are the three minds in DBT?
Emotion Mind, Reasonable Mind, and Wise Mind.
What does “just one thing” mean in DBT mindfulness?
Focusing on one task at a time.
True or False: Mindfulness means clearing your mind of all thoughts.
False—It means noticing your thoughts, not erasing them.
What does STOP stand for in mindfulness?
Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed.
What are your five senses?
Sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell.
What does your Wise Mind do?
Helps you make balanced choices.
Name a mindful activity you can do at school.
Coloring, listening to music, deep breathing.
What’s the opposite of mindfulness?
Being on “autopilot” or distracted.
What’s something you can do when you feel overwhelmed?
Take deep breaths, pause, or do grounding.
Why does paying attention to your senses help with mindfulness?
It keeps you in the present moment.
How do you know you're in your Wise Mind?
You feel calm and your decision feels right.
What is “describing” in mindfulness?
Putting words to what you see, feel, or think.
What is "non-judgmental awareness"?
Not labeling things as good or bad—just noticing.
Name one way to make a boring chore more mindful.
Notice the sounds, textures, or smells involved in it.
Name one object you can touch to help feel calm.
A soft blanket, stress ball, favorite toy, etc.
True or False: You always have to act on your emotions.
False—Wise Mind helps you pause and choose.
What is “participating” mindfully?
Being totally involved in the moment.
Name one benefit of mindfulness.
It helps us feel calmer, focus better, or respond instead of react.
What is mindful breathing?
Focusing only on your breath going in and out.
What’s the “5-4-3-2-1” grounding technique?
Name 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.
Give an example of using Wise Mind.
Taking a break before arguing, using breathing before texting back.
How can you show “non-judgmental stance” with a friend?
Listen without labeling them or jumping to conclusions.