Mindfulness
Paying attention to the present moment is called this
What is mindfulness?
Stress can affect this part of your body: head, stomach, or muscles
What is all of them?
Name one healthy way to deal with stress
What is exercise / talking / drawing / listening to music?
Name a relaxing hobby
What is reading / art / music / games?
What has to be broken before you can use it?
What is an egg?
Name one thing you can focus on during meditation
What is breathing / sounds / body sensations?
True or False: Some stress can be helpful
What is True?
Talking to a trusted ___ can help reduce stress
What is friend / adult / teacher?
Moving your body (like stretching or walking) helps do this
What is reduce stress/tension?
I’m not alive, but I grow. I don’t have lungs, but I need air. I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
What is fire?
True or False: Your mind should be completely empty during meditation
What is False?
Lack of this can make stress worse
What is sleep?
This activity uses drawing to relax your mind
What is doodling?
Spending time with friends can improve your…
What is mood?
I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for more than a few minutes. What am I?
What is breath?
This part of mindfulness means noticing your thoughts without reacting right away
What is awareness?
This emotion-releasing action often makes you feel better quickly
What is laughing?
Taking a short break can help you do this better
What is focus?
This chemical released when you laugh helps improve your mood
What are endorphins?
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
Name one benefit of mindfulness for your brain or emotions
What is improved focus / better emotional control / reduced anxiety?
Stress is your body’s reaction to this
What is challenges or pressure?
Positive self-talk means...
What is saying kind or encouraging things to yourself?
This is when you are fully involved in a fun activity and lose track of time
What is being in the flow (or flow state)?
I am always in front of you but can’t be seen. I can’t be touched, held, or caught. What am I?
What is the future?