States of Mind
How many states of mind are there?
What is three?
5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste
How many components of mindfulness are there?
What is three?
Name a way you can incorporate mindfulness into your daily bedtime routine.
What is the capital of Ohio?
What is Columbus?
The part of your mind that is ruled by facts and logic and dismisses feelings is your ______ mind.
What is logical mind?
How do you practice box breathing?
Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, repeat.
What is the main goal of mindfulness?
Increase happiness, increase control of your mind, and experience reality the way that it is.
Name a way you can practice mindfulness at school.
Example: grounding when feeling overwhelmed
What is the smallest dog breed in the world?
What is chihuahua?
The part of your mind that balances emotions and logic to make decisions is your _____ mind.
What is wise mind?
What is it called when you picture a peaceful or happy place in your mind in order to practice mindfulness?
What is visualization?
In order to be mindful, you have to do it _______. You do this by focusing on the skill you are practicing.
What is "on purpose"?
Name a situation where you could use deep breathing exercises.
Ex. trying to calm down when you are angry
What is the most watched sporting event in the world?
What is the superbowl?
What is emotional mind?
What is it called when you listen to a meditation and follow along to calm your body down?
What is guided meditation?
When you are being mindful, you have to be _______ , or in other words, not thinking about the past or the future.
What is "in the moment"?
Name a way you can practice mindfulness using temperature.
Example: holding/chewing ice or ice packs on neck, hot shower
What is the most popular car color in the US?
What is white?
Name one situation where it would be helpful to use your logical mind.
Examples: taking a math test, driving a car
What is it called when you purposely tense each muscle in your body and release the tension starting at your feet and moving all the way up to your head?
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
You have to be _______ of others and your own thoughts when you are practicing mindfulness.
What is non-judgemental?
Name one way you can be mindful while spending time with friends or family.
Example: Being non-judgmental, staying in the moment
What animal takes the longest naps in the world?
BONUS: How long can their naps last?
What is snail?
BONUS: As long as three years (or longer)